Congress is struggling to get its work done

• The Supreme Court issued a ruling on Thursday ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Haiti and Syria. • Bay Area immigration advocates expressed alarm, suggesting the decision could be a precursor to mass deportations or "ethnic cleansing."

• The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Donald Trump's attempts to fire officials from the Federal Reserve and the Federal Trade Commission as its term concludes. • The court previously rejected Trump's sweeping tariffs in February, while justices expressed skepticism in January regarding his bid to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

• Senior Labour figures, including Lucy Powell and Steve Reed, have indicated that party MPs are supporting a "coronation" of Andy Burnham as leader rather than a contested election. • A Labour party spokesperson stated that the National Executive Committee has already established a clear timetable for the leadership election process.

• Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has sought to distinguish his political identity from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. • Burnham was sworn into Parliament on Monday shortly after Starmer announced his resignation, positioning himself as a potential successor for the premiership.

• Housing Secretary Steve Reed is developing plans for a state-owned developer to address the UK's housing crisis. • The government-run entity would be able to borrow funds at lower interest rates than private firms and housing associations.

• Iran has launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following recent U.S. military strikes, while threatening to halt diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the war. • Separately, critics are comparing Donald Trump's presidency to the monarchy that inspired the American Revolution due to his pursuit of unprecedented executive power.

• Postmaster General David Steiner announced that the U.S. Postal Service will cease delivering mail ballots in states that refuse to provide necessary voter data. • The decision has sparked immediate alarm among Democrats and voting rights advocates who fear the move could disenfranchise voters and undermine election integrity.

• NBC Sports is providing comprehensive tracking for the 2026 World Cup group stage, featuring full standings for all 12 groups. • This tournament represents the largest World Cup to date, necessitating a detailed breakdown of the expanded group stage format.

• Singapore’s main opposition Workers’ Party has voted to retain Pritam Singh as secretary-general despite his recent legal convictions. • The decision follows a special vote among party cadres after Singh was found guilty of lying to a parliamentary committee.

• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has directed ministries and institutions to streamline business registration, licensing, and product inspection procedures to remove operational bottlenecks. • The initiative aims to enhance the national business environment while simultaneously strengthening consumer protection measures.

• Venezuela is facing growing public frustration as the death toll from a recent earthquake has climbed to 1,430 people. • In the United States, families of civil rights activists are expressing anger and sadness over the perceived dismantling of landmark voting rights laws.