Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru is sworn in as Wales' first non-Labour first minister, promising a new era of governance and working constructively with the UK government for Wales' best interests.
PoliticsAIThe US Senate advanced a funding bill for agencies like ICE and Border Patrol, which Democrats opposed including funds for Trump's White House East Wing ballroom project. The DOJ also dropped plans for an "anti-weaponization fund" amid criticism.
PoliticsAINHS staff in England may be barred from wearing political badges, such as pro-Palestinian symbols, on uniforms as part of proposals to combat antisemitism. The recommendation comes from Lord Mann's review, which also calls for stronger accountability for managers and improved recording of racist incidents.
PoliticsAISenate Republicans removed up to $1 billion in security funding for President Trump's proposed White House ballroom and the Secret Service from a revised immigration enforcement bill. The move aimed to avoid political and procedural hurdles, as well as concerns about appearing out of touch before midterm elections.
PoliticsAIA bipartisan group of US lawmakers, led by Ro Khanna, has urged acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to release an overdue report on illegal labor practices by Chinese companies in the American auto industry. The letter highlights concerns about forced labor and unfair competition, specifically naming Fuyao and other Chinese-linked firms.
PoliticsAISocial Security's retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted by 2032, potentially leading to a 24% benefit cut for 63 million beneficiaries. A report highlights that monthly reductions could average $500 nationally, with some states facing even steeper cuts.
PoliticsAISir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, has died at the age of 62 following cancer treatment. He led the British intelligence service from 2014 to 2020 and had a career spanning nearly three decades.
