The Gyeongnam Provincial Assembly's extraordinary session ended abruptly after just 10 minutes because scheduled policy questions were canceled. Three lawmakers withdrew their questions, citing a desire to address the new provincial administration and superintendent in September.
Germany's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027-2028 has failed, losing to Portugal and Austria. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called it a significant foreign policy defeat, attributing it to potential aid cuts and a hesitant campaign.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, faces a contentious Senate confirmation process. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) plans to block the vote until the DOJ drops its investigation into the Fed, which critics say is a pressure campaign to lower interest rates. Warsh will also face questions about his previous hawkish stance on rates versus his recent support for cuts tied to AI productivity gains, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren calling him the "sock puppet in chief."
