Bitcoin remains above $65,000, showing unusual resilience despite a security breach, delayed legislation, and stagnant price action, with reduced selling intensity and fresh institutional demand.
Plaintiffs refiled a lawsuit asking a federal judge to strike down an IRS immunity deal shielding President Trump, his family, and their businesses from tax investigations, even after acting AG Todd Blanche rescinded a related settlement fund.
A compromise between acting AG Todd Blanche and two Republican senators regarding a $1.8bn weaponization fund and tax immunity has been criticized by Democrats and legal experts as weak and easily reversible by Donald Trump.
Republican senators appear satisfied with Todd Blanche's last-ditch statement clarifying the DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and tax immunity, but critics slam it as hollow and flimsy.
Starlet sea anemones use specialized mobile nematosomes and the cJun gene to selectively identify and destroy harmful bacteria while preserving beneficial microbes, challenging the belief that targeted immunity is exclusive to vertebrates' adaptive immune systems and pushing back its evolutionary timeline.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
The South Korean government recognized 24 public officials and 12 organizations for their outstanding contributions to public service. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo presented awards, emphasizing that their innovative efforts have improved citizens' lives and pledged to expand immunity and compensation for public servants.
A draft resolution by the UN-sanctioned Board of Peace, led by Donald Trump, proposes broad legal immunity for its members and affiliates in Gaza, including immunity from arrest, detention, or legal proceedings. The draft also allows the Board to obtain public property in Gaza "free of charge", raising concerns over accountability, potential abuses, and legal authority.
A Filipino domestic worker, Malaya, won a £270,000 damages case against her former employer, an Emirati diplomat, in the UK. This case, alongside others, signals a legal shift limiting diplomatic immunity, especially in cases of modern slavery and exploitation.
The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, allowing Belgian authorities to investigate bribery allegations involving Huawei. Martusciello denies wrongdoing, claiming transfers were loan repayments.
A Filipino domestic worker, Malaya, has won a £270,000 damages case against her former employer, an Emirati diplomat, for false imprisonment and exploitation. The ruling signals a shift in diplomatic immunity laws, with UK courts now limiting its application in modern slavery cases.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on department priorities amid questions about Trump's IRS audit immunity. Ex-adviser John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified info. American Airlines suspends summer routes due to fuel costs. Supreme Court sides with Trump admin on telecom regulation.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire to end hostilities, announced by the Trump administration. The deal is contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating its operatives from southern Lebanon.
Neo-Nazi group White Australia's bid for temporary immunity from anti-hate laws, passed after the Bondi terror attack, has been dismissed by the High Court. The organization, seeking to register as a political party, argued the laws would lead to its extinction.
Donald Trump settled his lawsuit against the IRS, securing immunity from tax investigations for himself, his family, and companies. The deal, criticized as a "slush fund" and "public corruption," is under scrutiny by a judge and lawmakers.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refused to answer questions regarding Donald Trump's immunity from IRS audits, citing ongoing litigation. This comes after the administration abandoned a $1.776 billion compensation fund, but acting AG Todd Blanche suggested the audit immunity aspect might still be in effect.
An EU Parliament committee approved revoking Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello's immunity over the Huawei-gate scandal, while rejecting similar requests for three other MEPs. The vote highlights tensions between political groups and distrust in Belgian judicial investigations.
The European Parliament's legal affairs committee voted not to lift the immunity of three MEPs linked to a Huawei cash-for-influence probe, but approved lifting it for one. The committee is criticized for political deal-making and weak evidence handling.
The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee rejected Belgium's request to revoke the immunity of MEP Salvatore De Meo as part of the Huawei investigation. However, the committee approved the revocation of MEP Fulvio Martusciello's immunity. Final decisions rest with the Strasbourg plenary.
The US-led Pax Silica initiative aims to make the Philippines a key node in a global tech supply chain, focusing on semiconductors and AI. However, the plan faces scrutiny over speculative promises and risks escalating tensions with China, while also complementing America's growing military presence in the region.
Experts warn that the world is heading for a major financial crisis, potentially worse than 2007, due to incompetent handling by governments, particularly the US under Donald Trump. Accumulating US debt, potential AI bubble burst, and geopolitical instability are key risks.
Friesland launched its 'Protect Earth's Immunity' project and the 'Ciconia Home' at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve. The initiative supports the breeding and rewilding of Oriental white storks and wetland biodiversity conservation.
The U.S. Department of Justice has granted immunity from tax audits to Donald Trump and his family as part of a settlement, also allocating $1.8 billion for victims of alleged government weaponization.
The DOJ has granted Donald Trump, his family, and businesses immunity from ongoing tax audits. This follows Trump's settlement of a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information. Critics call the move 'corruption' and 'unconstitutional'.
