EU will seek to limit children's access to social media

• Former officials associated with Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election are actively promoting claims that noncitizens are voting in U.S. elections. • These efforts aim to sow doubt regarding the legitimacy of upcoming midterm election results by highlighting a phenomenon that voting experts describe as extremely rare.

• Zohran Mamdani, a young democratic socialist, defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the June 2025 Democratic mayoral primary. • Mamdani achieved victory despite lacking support from major labor organizations, including 32BJ SEIU, 1199SEIU, and the United Federation of Teachers.

• AIA Group Limited announced the winners of the fourth annual AIA Healthiest Schools Competition on July 13, 2026, in Hong Kong. • This flagship initiative aims to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness habits among students and educational institutions.

• ASEAN foreign ministers met with their Myanmar counterpart on July 12 in Bangkok, marking the first in-person gathering since the 2021 military coup. • Myanmar officials informed the group that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 81, remains in good health and will be properly cared for.

• EU consumer protection chief Michael McGrath is considering a potential ban or stricter regulations on social media for minors to address safety concerns. • The initiative focuses on combating "addictive design" elements used by platforms to keep children engaged for longer periods.

• An expert committee will deliver recommendations this Monday regarding how the European Union should regulate children's access to social media, including the possibility of a blanket ban. • Several EU nations are already pursuing restrictions, with Greece announcing a ban for 2027, while Italy, Austria, and Slovenia consider limits for those under 14 or 15.

• The author claims the Democratic Party is undergoing a dramatic political shift, describing their current trajectory as a "charge into the political abyss." • The text specifically alleges that the party's direction is spiraling toward communism.

• The bipartisan JAWBONE Act has been proposed to prevent government officials from using explicit or implied threats to influence the content published by broadcasters and major online platforms. • The legislation aims to protect the spirit of the First Amendment by curbing government pressure on private media entities.

• The Supreme Court issued a decision on June 29 in Trump v. Slaughter, which notably overruled the precedent set by Humphrey's Executor. • This ruling reshapes the level of presidential control over federal agencies, potentially making agency leadership more susceptible to removal.

• The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented or temporary residents is unconstitutional. • Separately, President Trump announced plans to use an executive order to target funding for specific programs at the Smithsonian Institution that he claims promote certain ideologies.

• U.S. Congress is struggling to address a critical list of "must-do" legislative items as the deadline for the midterm elections approaches. • Internal conflict has intensified, with members of the conservative Freedom Caucus, including Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.), voting down rules and withholding support for scheduled legislation.