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President Trump praised House Republicans for advancing the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent and said he would work hard to pass the bill, aiming to end the country’s semiannual clock changes.
White House officials are reportedly forming an AI oversight working group with tech industry leaders and government representatives to outline formal review procedures for new AI models entering the market. The discussions, including attendees from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, consider which agencies would lead oversight (potentially NSA, the White House National Cyber Director, and the director of national intelligence) and even revived ideas like the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, signaling a shift toward federal AI regulation despite earlier regulatory stances.
Spirit Airlines is shutting down operations immediately after a White House bail-out proposal fell through, ending ongoing restructuring efforts as higher oil prices and other pressures eroded the carrier’s prospects. With no new funding available, Spirit will wind down, process refunds for direct bookings, and assist stranded passengers through other carriers. The episode underscores the government’s failed rescue attempt and leaves more than 10,000 jobs at risk.
RightsCon, the global conference on human rights and technology, was canceled in Lusaka just days before it was to start after the Zambian government demanded full alignment with national values and public-interest considerations, prompting organizers to advise registered participants not to travel. The decision comes amid Zambia’s tightened digital laws and ahead of an August election, drawing criticism from digital-rights groups and observers who say the move undermines civil society and free expression.
A policy-focused paper argues U.S. hospitals have become expensive largely because government policies reward consolidation and shield providers from competition—via CON laws, physician-owned hospital barriers, subsidies, and complex payment schemes—leading to prices rising faster than inflation even as outpatient care grows. Hospitals remain profitable, supported by Medicare/Medicaid and investment income, while price transparency is limited and costs are driven up by subsidies and consolidation. The report calls for site-neutral Medicare/Medicaid payments, tighter subsidy oversight, repeal of anticompetitive rules, targeted charity-care standards, and reform of hospital subsidies to reward efficiency and true need, aiming to restore competition and reduce costs for patients and taxpayers.
Anthropic's Mythos Preview is being piloted by several U.S. federal agencies for finding and patching security vulnerabilities, with the Commerce Department and NSA reportedly testing it and discussions for broader access by the administration; however CISA reportedly did not gain access, highlighting questions about prioritizing the central cybersecurity agency amid budget and staffing constraints.
Facing shipping disruptions tied to the Iran conflict and rising oil prices, the White House is considering a temporary waiver of the Jones Act to allow more foreign-flag ships to move goods between U.S. ports in a bid to ease energy costs, though the actual impact remains uncertain.
The European Code Against Cancer now calls on governments to meet WHO outdoor air-quality guidelines, reduce indoor pollution, and phase out solid fuels, urging better urban planning, cleaner heating, and reduced traffic; if implemented, these measures could cut lung cancer deaths by more than 10% in Europe and lower risks for bladder, kidney and brain cancers linked to pollution.
A former ICE instructor testified at a Capitol hearing that ICE dramatically cut vital training for new recruits and lied to Congress about it as the Trump administration seeks to expand mass deportations.
NY/NJ's official FIFA Fan Fest at Liberty State Park has been canceled four months before the 2026 World Cup, as Gov. Mikie Sherrill pivots to a region-wide program of smaller watch parties and community events; ticket refunds are in process, and there will be no official NY/NJ Fan Fest, though other World Cup viewing experiences (Queens fan zone and NYC venues) will proceed as non-FIFA events.
Trump’s plan to boost domestic glyphosate production triggers swift backlash from MAHA allies, who warn the move would harm public health and exacerbate tensions over pesticide policy within his coalition.
The Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved the nearly 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom design, while a federal judge weighs halting the project amid criticism from watchdogs that it’s too large.
The Pentagon warned Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts, that it must rapidly enact core value reforms or risk ending its long-standing partnership with the U.S. military; the alert comes amid decades of collaboration and controversy over the organization’s evolution, including girls joining and its name change, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizing the group’s changes.
President Donald Trump announced government-backed investment accounts for newborns, starting with a $1,000 seed per child born 2025–2028 and tax-deferred growth in low-cost index funds. The accounts go live July 4, with about 25 million families eligible and more than 500,000 already signed up. The White House urges additional private contributions (notably from Michael Dell) and corporate participation, arguing the program will improve long-term family affordability, housing, diplomas and entrepreneurship—though withdrawals will be taxed and analysts note projected returns vary.
House Democrats plan to open an investigation into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem as early as next week, setting the stage for a impeachment push and proceeding without Republican participation, arguing GOP reticence to oversight of the Trump administration and the low likelihood of GOP support for impeaching a Cabinet official.