The End of Independent Agencies: Presidential Control Expands Over Federal Commissions
Recent legal changes and presidential actions have diminished the independence of federal agencies, centralizing power in agency chairs and the presidency.
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Recent legal changes and presidential actions have diminished the independence of federal agencies, centralizing power in agency chairs and the presidency.
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The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation vote amid partisan criticism.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 9:03 PMworld
Belgium joins Ireland in prohibiting goods from Israeli settlements amid stalled EU-wide efforts to regulate settlement trade.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:09 PMus
Despite budget cuts and regulatory rollbacks, US consumers are encouraged to file complaints with federal agencies to address fraud, unsafe products, and service issues.
Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 11:56 AMus
Civil rights complaints filed in multiple states and Washington DC allege Greystar refuses federal housing vouchers and breaks local affordable housing laws.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 6:36 PMgeneral
Jean Booth’s yearlong ordeal highlights the surge in romance scams, with Americans losing $1.3 billion last year.
Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 5:27 PMinvestigations
The Department of Homeland Security intensifies efforts to combat a surge in immigration-related scams that have defrauded victims of over $94 million in the past five years.
ProPublica | Jul 16, 2026, 3:16 PMworld
Bipartisan senators introduce legislation to increase transparency on foreign investments amid concerns over US reliance on China for drug ingredients and medical supply chains.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 12:40 AMus
The commemorative coin, marking the first time a living president appears on US currency, is set for release this fall amid legal and public debate.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 8:14 PMworld
European cloud trade associations call on EU regulators to suspend certain practices of U.S. chipmaker Broadcom amid concerns over VMware licensing changes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:32 PM
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EU ambassadors reached a political agreement on a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy, financial, crypto, and trade sectors, with exemptions granted to Greece and Bulgaria blocking certain measures.
France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 9:17 AM
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A landmark ruling declares New Jersey’s restrictions on certain firearms and magazines unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 8:39 AM
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The French tech firm IDEMIA challenges claims of a software glitch after 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey, while state officials and federal authorities seek further investigation.
Daily Caller | Jul 23, 2026, 8:26 AM
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The Stop Insider Trading Act passed by the House prohibits members of Congress and their families from purchasing new stocks but allows them to keep existing holdings.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 23, 2026, 7:27 AM
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President Donald Trump visited Georgia to support Republican Mike Collins in his Senate bid against incumbent Jon Ossoff.
NBC Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 6:03 AM
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Senior rabbi Allison Conyer testified that antisemitism in Australia has surged since October 2023, affecting Jewish people across diverse backgrounds and political views.
ABC Australia News | Jul 23, 2026, 5:57 AM
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Yemen's Houthis say they targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, coinciding with the US's 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 5:35 AM
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The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027 passed narrowly in the House despite Democratic opposition over its cost, Iran war involvement, and voting restrictions tied to the bill.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 2:02 AM
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Jasmine Williams pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges after submitting false documents for nearly 200 people to claim FEMA disaster aid.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 12:48 AM
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Speaker Mike Johnson pushes the SAVE America Act through the House by including it in a $95 billion budget bill, overcoming Democratic opposition and internal GOP dissent.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:42 PM
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Adam Candeub, nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocates for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Adam Candeub, currently general counsel for the FCC, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocating for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 6:23 PM
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President Donald Trump will unveil an expanded pledge to protect U.S. households from rising electricity costs linked to data center growth driven by artificial intelligence demand.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 5:38 PM
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Senate and House Democrats seek details on a Justice Department legal opinion that could increase institutionalization of people with mental illness, challenging decades of civil rights protections.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PMShowing 1-24 of 680 articles.