House Speaker Johnson Proposes 60-Day DHS Extension as Alternative to Senate Bill

• The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to maintain current funding levels for federal agencies through December 4. • This legislative move is designed to avert a government shutdown and ensure operational continuity until the end of the fiscal year.

• The Boston Globe argues that the U.S. Supreme Court lacks a truly enforceable ethics code, relying instead on an "honor system" governed by the justices themselves. • This system contrasts sharply with other federal judges, who face strict sanctions ranging from formal reprimands and suspensions to potential impeachment referrals.

• House Republicans are drafting a $95 billion reconciliation bill designed to fund the war in Iran and provide financial aid to farmers. • The GOP-controlled chamber is attempting to allocate $10 billion toward the "Save America Act," a measure championed by Donald Trump to ban mail-in ballots and tighten voter ID requirements.

• House Republicans passed a budget resolution that includes a $95 billion plan to fund efforts related to the Iran war and the "SAVE America Act." • The resolution initiates the party-line reconciliation process, which allows for certain legislative changes to pass with a simple majority.

• Activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing protests have escalated over the last 15 hours, involving new controversial videos, fresh scuffles, and demonstrations at Parliament. • The situation has drawn significant attention through Opposition visits and a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Delhi High Court.

• Both Houses of Parliament experienced a washout of proceedings for the third consecutive day as the government and opposition remained deadlocked. • The impasse was fueled by a hardening stance from the anti-BJP bloc following a police crackdown on student protests.

• A protest movement dubbed the "Cockroach" movement has emerged in India, evolving from a joke into a significant challenge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government. • The movement is driven by India's youth, a critical voting bloc consisting of hundreds of millions of citizens under 35, including millions of first-time voters.

• ASEAN foreign ministers convened in Manila on July 21 to begin a four-day series of diplomatic talks scheduled to conclude on July 24. • The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting focuses on critical regional security issues, including tensions in the South China Sea and the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.

• Nour Haydar and Hannah Ellis-Petersen discuss the drivers behind a surge of growing protests across India. • The conversation examines the emergence of unconventional political movements, such as the "Cockroach party," and their potential to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration.

• A youth-led protest movement in India, calling themselves the "Cockroaches," has evolved from an online joke into a significant political challenge against the country's establishment. • The movement is driven by young Indians who are channeling their anger over government failings and the perceived damage caused by the current political structure.

• A youth-led uprising known as the Cockroach Janta Party has emerged as the most significant protest movement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure. • The movement was initiated by a student leader who is rapidly gaining influence and challenging the established political order in India.

• Opposition MPs met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday to request the withdrawal of the suspension of Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee. • The MPs argue that the alleged altercation leading to the suspension took place after the House had already been adjourned, making the current rules inapplicable.