King John Roberts and His Royal Entourage – News With Views

• The Supreme Court ruled that the president possesses the authority to fire a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, overriding protections previously established by the authorizing statute. • The author criticizes Chief Justice Roberts for using "bad history" and inconsistent precedents to reshape the federal bureaucracy to fit a specific view of executive power.

• The U.S. Supreme Court has concluded its current term and entered summer recess until October. • The term was marked by several high-profile rulings that resulted in a mix of legal victories and defeats for former President Donald Trump.

• Iran has launched attacks against several Gulf countries, including Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE, following new military strikes by the United States. • In a significant escalation of the Middle East crisis, Tehran has announced its intention to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

• The Indian government has scheduled an all-party meeting for July 19 to coordinate ahead of the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. • A contentious new Bill is central to the debate, as it mandates the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days for serious offenses.

• Six months after taking office, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are struggling to fulfill promises to end political violence. • Rahman campaigned during the February elections on a platform of stopping the state-backed killings that characterized the previous administration of Sheikh Hasina.

• Barisan Nasional (BN) achieved a landslide victory in Johor, effectively erasing gains made by Pakatan Harapan (PH) as voters converged behind the coalition. • The surge was driven by voter perceptions of stability and visible development under the leadership of Onn Hafiz, turning the election into a referendum on his performance.

• Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina announced on Friday her intention to return to Dhaka "voluntarily" around December. • Hasina, who has been sentenced to death in her home country, stated that she and her party colleagues plan to surrender to the authorities upon their return.

• Barisan Nasional achieved a landslide victory in the Johor state elections, securing a strong mandate to maintain political continuity in the region. • The win is expected to bolster investor confidence and accelerate the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

• The Indian government has scheduled an all-party meeting for July 19 to discuss key issues and agendas ahead of the Monsoon Parliament session. • The upcoming legislative session is officially set to commence on July 20.

• Barisan Nasional (BN) secured a two-thirds majority in the 16th Johor state election, winning 48 out of 56 available seats. • The remaining seats were won by Pakatan Harapan (PH), while the Prime Minister urged PH candidates to continue serving the public despite the result.

• U.S. and Iranian negotiators are scheduled to meet in Oman this Saturday to discuss a potential peace deal amid escalating regional tensions. • The UAE Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems intercepted a missile and drone attack launched by Iran, while Bahrain issued emergency shelter alerts for its residents.