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Social Security Pushes to Enroll More Newborns in Trump Savings Accounts

The SSA is working to boost sluggish enrollment in Trump accounts, child savings vehicles created under the new administration.

policy · Reuters

Turkey Moves to Ratify Three-Way Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Ankara has submitted a trilateral Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement to parliament for ratification, signaling a deepening of strategic ties across the Muslim world.

policy · Reuters

EU Condemns Violent Israeli Settler Attacks on Diplomats

The European Union formally condemned settler violence, including assaults targeting diplomats, according to an EU spokesperson.

policy · Reuters

Iran Parliament Confirms Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defense Minister

Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi to lead the defense ministry, signaling a leadership shift in a strategically critical post.

policy · Reuters

Settler Violence Disrupts West Bank Olive Harvest Season

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the West Bank, escalating tensions in a region already under strain.

policy · US Top News and Analysis

Texas Democrat Talarico Reports $64M Summer Fundraising Haul

James Talarico claims a record-breaking $64 million raised, signaling renewed Democratic ambition in a state that hasn't backed the party statewide since 1994.

policy · US Top News and Analysis

Katie Zacharia Named White House Press Secretary by Trump

President Trump has tapped Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia as his next White House press secretary, signaling a continued alignment between the administration and the media brand.

policy · chronicleonline (by ashley murray states newsroom)

Trump Signs Order Enrolling Millions of Children in Investment Accounts

A new White House initiative automatically enrolls tens of millions of American children in investment accounts, marking a significant shift in federal savings policy.

policy · CoinDesk

UK Sanctions Three Crypto Exchanges Over Russia Ties

Britain targets crypto platforms allegedly helping Russia evade financial restrictions, marking an escalation in sanctions enforcement.

policy · US Top News and Analysis

India Rejects JD Vance's Immigrant Remarks as 'Deeply Offensive'

India has formally pushed back against Vice President JD Vance over comments he made about immigrants from the country, calling them deeply offensive.

policy · US Top News and Analysis

Buffett Backs Estate Tax but His Charity Plan Avoids It

Warren Buffett supports taxing the ultra-wealthy but his philanthropic giving strategy means his fortune bypasses the estate tax entirely.

policy · equity_insider (editor)

How SEC Disclosure Rules Are Quietly Reshaping Corporate Strategy

A regulatory shift at the SEC is forcing companies to rethink how they communicate risk, governance, and material information to investors.

policy · medcitynews (mika newton)

AI Won't Fix Prior Authorization's Deeper Problems

Prior authorization remains a systemic battle in healthcare. Artificial intelligence can streamline steps, but the core conflict persists.

policy · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories

Who Really Owns the AI Boom? The Case for Data Dividends

Big Tech built its AI empire on public data — and critics argue ordinary users deserve a financial stake in the returns.

policy · westernjournal (jack davis)

Rare July 1776 Declaration Copy Found in Foreign Naval Archive

A July 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence has been discovered outside the US, tucked among a foreign navy captain's papers.

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