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- Supreme Court blocks Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions for midterm elections
- Bell AI data centre in Saskatchewan to expand with over $50 billion investment
- Senate returns from recess to tackle legislative priorities before midterms
- US pilot rescued in 21-aircraft operation after being shot down over Iran
- Finland joins France’s nuclear initiative to enhance European security
- Sudan’s aid network faces collapse without immediate funding, warns UN agency
- Canada’s 2026 census participation rate reaches 98.4 per cent, says StatCan
- Justice Department charges nearly 80 defendants in COVID loan fraud cases
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The Senate returned to Washington on Monday, resuming work after a five-week recess. Key items include procedural votes on cryptocurrency legislation and the Protect College Sports Act, amid ongoing discussions about regulatory measures for artificial intelligence and potential action on the Farm bill and surveillance authority.
The Justice Department has announced a crackdown on COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud, resulting in charges against over 160 defendants and approximately $245 million in intended losses. The initiative, dubbed “Heartland fraud surge,” involved 44 U.S. Attorney’s Offices and targeted fabricated businesses and identity theft schemes.
Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl pitched their services to Ammon Covino, seeking $300,000 to secure a pardon for him. Covino, a convicted felon, had previously submitted a pardon request, which was rejected by Donald Trump. Their meeting was secretly recorded as part of a CBS News investigation into pardon brokers.
Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated key issues, including support for Israel and the Democratic Party’s future, on Tuesday. The debate followed Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s campaign suspension, intensifying the primary ahead of the August 4 vote. The winner will face GOP candidate Mike Rogers in November.
EU DEVELOPMENTS
This morning, Europe faces key challenges as discussions on economic stability and climate action continue.
Negotiations among member states progress amid rising tensions.
Democrats in Maine are under pressure to replace Graham Platner on the Senate ballot following a sexual assault allegation. Platner must decide by 13 July to withdraw, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to nominate a new candidate by 27 July, with potential contenders including Shenna Bellows and Troy Jackson.
Donald Trump threatens to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe, citing NATO allies’ opposition to his claims over Greenland during the NATO summit in Ankara.
President Trump commenced the NATO summit in Turkey with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, expressing his belief that Turkey is a more reliable ally than many Western nations. He announced plans to lift some sanctions on Turkey and reconsider its re-entry into the F-35 programme.
Tyler Robinson appeared in court on Monday for a significant hearing related to the allegations of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The proceedings attracted media attention as details of the case continue to unfold. Carter Evans provided coverage of the event.
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