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Trump launches Freedom Haulers program to put veterans behind the wheel
President Donald J. Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative on July 30, 2026, creating a structured pathway for military veterans to obtain commercial driver's licenses and enter the trucking workforce.
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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence on July 28, 2026, after Trump's first choice for the post was turned away by lawmakers.
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Wyden urges federal agencies to drop legacy VPNs for zero-trust systems
Sen. Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, sent a letter on July 27, 2026, calling on federal agencies to remove outdated, public-facing VPNs and replace them with zero-trust architecture.
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Rubio announces visa restrictions on cyber-scam operators and sextortionists
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on July 23, 2026, that the United States would impose visa restrictions on individuals tied to transnational cyber-scam operations, including sextortionists, according to The Record and CyberScoop.
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Trump ties US-Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords membership
President Trump said on July 23, 2026, that a US nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia will only proceed if the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and recognises Israel.
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OPM proposes rules to protect first responders' retirement pay
The Office of Personnel Management put forward a proposed rulemaking on July 22, 2026, aimed at carrying out the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act, according to the Federal Register.
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NYC mayor says city cannot act on ICC warrant against Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Mamdani walked back a pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 22, 2026, saying the city lacks the authority to execute an International Criminal Court warrant against him.
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France bans children under 15 from social media
France enacted a law on July 22, 2026, barring children under 15 from social media platforms, becoming the first European Union country to impose such a blanket prohibition, according to BBC News and NPR.
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Trump signs order to secure military supply chains and domestic materials
An Executive Order directing the federal government to lock down defense supply chains and prioritize domestic sourcing of critical materials was signed by President Donald J. Trump on July 20, 2026, according to the White House.
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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after Starmer resigns
Andy Burnham was appointed prime minister of the United Kingdom on July 20, 2026, after Keir Starmer stepped down from the role, according to NPR and the Financial Times.
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Hungarian president signs amendment ending his own term
Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment on Saturday, July 18, 2026, immediately terminating his presidency after Hungary's parliament voted to remove him from office.
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Burnham to scrap digital ID scheme and redirect funds to cost-of-living relief
Andy Burnham, the incoming UK prime minister and new Labour leader, plans to cancel Keir Starmer's digital ID card scheme and shift its funding toward cost-of-living measures, The Guardian and the Financial Times reported on July 18, 2026.
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Jens Spahn quits as CDU parliamentary leader after surrogacy disclosure
Jens Spahn stepped down as CDU parliamentary leader on July 18, 2026, after disclosing he had fathered a child through a surrogate mother in the United States.
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Trump releases declassified documents alleging foreign election interference
President Donald J. Trump delivered a primetime address on July 17, 2026, releasing newly declassified documents that allege foreign interference in U.S. elections and deliberate suppression of information by intelligence officials, the…
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Japan revises imperial succession rules to allow male adoptions
Japan's parliament passed legislation on July 17, 2026, revising imperial succession rules to allow male distant relatives to be adopted into the imperial family, while keeping the ban on female emperors in place.
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Hegseth orders testosterone screening for troops aged 30 and over
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on July 15, 2026, that testosterone screening will be mandatory for American military personnel aged 30 and over.
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Federal probe targets White House aide over prediction market bets
Federal officials are investigating a White House teleprompter operator suspected of using advance knowledge of President Trump's speeches to place profitable wagers on prediction markets, the Financial Times and NPR reported on July 16,…
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Hegseth meets Iraqi prime minister at Pentagon on July 14
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the Pentagon on July 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense said.
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DNI nominee Clayton deflects 2020 election questions at Senate hearing
Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence on July 15, 2026, centered heavily on election security and the 2020 presidential race, with those topics crowding out other subjects, The Record reported.
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Todd Blanche faces Senate hearing for attorney general confirmation
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, appeared before the Senate on July 15, 2026, seeking confirmation as the nation's top law enforcement official.