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U.S. Senate advances $70 billion immigration enforcement package
Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement through 2029, after an hours-long vote session. The measure now moves to the House and is part of a broader push tied to Trump administration priorities.
Trump administration begins dismantling ocean climate sensor network
The administration has started decommissioning more than 900 deep-sea sensors used to track marine ecosystems, currents, and climate conditions. The National Science Foundation said the Ocean Observatories Initiative is being wound down, raising concerns about loss of critical scientific data.
White House announces new federal funding for coal industry
President Trump announced $700 million in new federal funding for coal during an Oval Office event with Republican governors and cabinet members. The move signals renewed federal support for coal power and comes amid broader energy-policy shifts.
States sue over attempt to cancel New York offshore wind lease
Attorneys general from seven states filed suit against the Trump administration over its effort to cancel a major offshore wind lease off New York. The challenge underscores escalating legal and political conflict over the future of U.S. renewable-energy development.
House approves Ukraine aid and new Russia sanctions
House lawmakers passed legislation to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, following a separate vote to limit presidential war powers in Iran. The bipartisan vote count was 226 to 195, signaling continued congressional pressure on Russia policy.
Congress debates tougher sanctions aimed at Russia’s oil and gas revenues
Senators are working on a sanctions bill intended to hit Russia’s energy revenues and reduce funding for its war effort. Lawmakers said the measures are meant to curb Russia’s sales of oil and gas to foreign buyers.
California vote blocks new data center in Monterey Park
Voters in Monterey Park approved a measure permanently banning new data centers, defeating a proposed large artificial-intelligence site near a residential area. It is the first known municipal ban imposed through a direct ballot initiative.
Trump says Bill Pyle will not be permanent intelligence chief
President Trump said Bill Pyle will not be his permanent choice for director of national intelligence after naming him in an acting capacity. The statement adds uncertainty around leadership of the U.S. intelligence community.
Democratic lawmakers push back on retirement-plan crypto proposal
Democratic lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to abandon a proposal that would make it easier for 401(k)s and other retirement plans to offer investments in cryptocurrencies. The debate highlights growing friction over risk, fiduciary standards, and digital assets in retirement savings.
Canada posts unexpectedly strong May jobs gain
Canada’s economy added 88,000 jobs in May, a much stronger reading than many analysts expected. The labor-market surprise comes as policymakers assess broader concerns about growth and fiscal pressure.
Carney government AI strategy emphasizes domestic control
Carney unveiled a government AI strategy saying prosperity belongs to nations that build artificial intelligence on their own terms. The plan reflects a growing policy focus on national capability in advanced technology.
Canada warns of weaker growth and higher deficits than earlier forecasts
The Parliamentary Budget Officer projected weaker growth and higher deficits than the Carney government’s figures. The outlook adds pressure on fiscal planning and could affect spending priorities.}]}```