Seven states have candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks As many of us rest and relax for the July 4 Independence Day holiday, the coming weeks promise further opportunities for civic engagement. Ballotpedia · Jul 3
US Rejects International Criminal Court Authority Over Americans — What It Means For You Abroad Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the ICC the US rejects its jurisdiction over Americans worldwide, a stance experts warn may collide with US law on Russian war crimes cooperation. International Business Times UK · Jul 3
Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know President Trump's administration is launching "Trump Accounts" to promote financial independence for American children, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary. The program offers a $1,000 government bonus for eligible newborns, with private investments managing the funds until the child turns 18. Billionaires and companies are also contributing, aiming to boost… The Economic Times · Jul 3
Five of Trump's Closest White House Advisers Still Earn $195,200 Despite Their Growing Influence The 2026 White House salary report reveals that Trump's top advisers maintain influence without pay raises, highlighting a disparity between political power and compensation. International Business Times UK · Jul 3
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review Arizona's documentary proof of citizenship and noncitizen voter removal laws On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would hear Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota, a case disputing whether two Arizona laws requiring documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to register to vote in federal elections and requiring election officials to remove noncitizens from voter rolls violate… Ballotpedia · Jul 3
Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project A federal judge is demanding firmer commitments from the Trump administration regarding plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed concern Thursday over President Donald Trump's recent social media statements about starting renovations on the East Potomac Golf Links The Independent UK · Jul 3
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down campaign finance restrictions on candidate coordination with parties On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission that federal limits on the amount of money that a political party could spend in coordination with candidates were unconstitutional. Ballotpedia · Jul 3
Trump administration can remove history and climate info from US parks, court says In latest legal twist, appeals panel rules US does not have to reinstate signage on climate, immigration and slavery The Guardian - US · Jul 2
Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation The 2-1 ruling stems from the detention of three longtime Texas residents. The Trump administration argued they didn’t deserve a bond hearing because the government plans to deport them. The Texas Tribune · Jul 2
White House Staff Salaries 2026 Revealed Despite No Pay Rise in a Year: How Much Karoline Leavitt, Natalie Harp And Other Top Aides Earn The White House salary report reveals top Trump aides have not received pay rises, despite inflation. The report highlights influential roles and unchanged salaries, sparking debate over government compensation. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
Trump Accounts $1,000 Giveaway Could Boost Future Wealth, but Do Nothing for Kids' Current Bills The Trump administration's 'Trump Accounts' programme offers $1,000 investment accounts for newborns, sparking debate over its long-term benefits versus immediate financial needs of families. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
After Pete Buttigieg’s CPS ordeal, one mom is urging CPS reform after an anonymous report falsely claimed she neglected her son’s health Some parents believe anonymous CPS reports are simply ineffective. We Got This Covered · Jul 2
Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office The Fort Worth Republican, one of the most hardline conservatives in the Texas House, had been floated for secretary of state in unconfirmed media reports ahead of his hire by the governor. The Texas Tribune · Jul 2
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June The Independent UK · Jul 2
Latin Times · Jul 2 AOC's Case Against Ending TPS: It'll Cost You Financially, Not Just Them AOC warns ending TPS will raise home-repair and health care costs — as a House-passed fix stalls in the Senate before the July 10 deadline.
Roll Call · Jul 2 At the Races: Red, white and blues Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Andrew Menezes At 250, America is a nation unsettled. “American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low“…
Bangkok Post · Jul 2 Next Iran war may be sooner than you think One stage of the Iran war has ended, but the world may be mistaking a pre-election pause for lasting peace. Tehran's economic leverage will likely remain strong through the US midterm elections in November, but could weaken once the votes are counted, raising the risk of renewed confrontation afterward.
Latin Times · Jul 2 Tren de Aragua Under Siege: New Charges, Bigger Numbers, and a Leader Already Gone DOJ says Tren de Aragua arrests jumped sixfold under Trump, but the news came weeks after a strike killed the gang's own leader.
The Guardian - US · Jul 2 Outrage over ‘cruel’ Florida move to ban undocumented students from college Critics condemn decision by education board aligned with hard-right Ron DeSantis to block access to college system
Latin Times · Jul 2 Young MAGA Activists Push for a More Radical GOP After Trump's Iran Shift: Report Rather than moving away from the GOP, many consulted by The Atlantic say they want a party led by figures they believe would pursue a more hardline nationalist agenda
The Independent UK · Jul 2 'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division
Capital & Main · Jul 2 USC Faculty Won Their Union. The Administration Wants Trump’s NLRB to Undo It. The university has been fighting attempts at union organizing for years. Now it’s seeking help from an employer-friendly labor board.
The Guardian - US · Jul 2 AOC endorses progressive Democrat in closely watched Michigan race for US Senate seat Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders, leads polls ahead of Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in primary
International Business Times · Jul 2 Paramedics Were Called To McConnell's Home For An Unconscious Person. Later That Day He Was Hospitalized Paramedics responded to a report of an unconscious person at the home of Kentucky Republican Senator Mitch McConnell on the same day the senator was hospitalized, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings The Supreme Court has wrapped up a term with significant rulings on race and discrimination