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• Former President Trump is exploring legal strategies to preserve key policy goals following adverse Supreme Court rulings regarding tariffs, birthright citizenship, and Federal Reserve independence. • Legal experts suggest these efforts do not represent outright defiance of the judiciary but are designed to test the boundaries and limits of the court's decisions. • The moves matter as they highlight a continuing tension between executive ambitions and judicial oversight over significant economic and immigration mandates.

White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independenceDonald Trump is attempting once again to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, despite a recent US supreme court decision that upheld the central bank’s independence.Cook reportedly received a letter from the White House this week that provided notice, in accordance to the supreme court’s June ruling, that Trump is “considering removing” her from her Fed position over the same claims of mortgage fraud that he levied against her last summer. Continue reading...

• Pakistan's ruling party has secured a commanding lead in the legislative assembly elections for Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, winning 24 out of 34 seats. • The results, released on August 5, 2026, follow the completion of the first two phases of voting. • The victory comes despite weeks of protests and active calls for a boycott led by a banned political group.

Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced resignation of education secretary are beginning to dent BJP supportIndia’s ruling Bharatiya Janata party has suffered a byelection defeat in a seat it had held for three decades following the Cockroach movement student protests that have shaken Narendra Modi’s government.Prashant Kishor, a high profile electoral strategist turned politician, scored a breakthrough win for his fledgling Jan Suraaj (Good Governance) party in the Bankipur constituency in Patna, the capital of the eastern state of Bihar. Continue reading...

• Approximately 50,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta this week, resulting in at least 57 deaths. • The mass influx has overwhelmed local authorities and triggered a political crisis across the European Union. • In response to the surge, Italy has implemented temporary border controls for arrivals from Spain, and France is reinforcing its frontier checks.

• The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has indicated it may slow the pace of its controversial prosecutorial reform plan following mounting criticism. • Concerns have been raised that the proposed revisions, including changes to the Criminal Procedure Act, could weaken legal protections for victims seeking justice. • A subcommittee of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee met at the National Assembly on Wednesday to review the bills, though People Power Party lawmakers boycotted the session.

• The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has threatened to sue opposition lawmaker Rep. Joo Jin-woo for allegedly violating a recently enacted fake news law. • The legal action follows the distribution of a video clip featuring the first lady, which the ruling party claims contains false information. • This move highlights the intensifying political conflict in South Korea over the regulation of misinformation and the legal boundaries of legislative speech.

• The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling lifting restrictions on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates. • Harvard Law Professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos suggests the ruling is unlikely to cause systemic changes but may allow wealthy donors to bypass existing individual giving limits. • This decision follows a trend of loosening campaign finance regulations, including the landmark 2010 Citizens United case which removed donation limits for corporations and unions.

• Samsung Electronics has finalized key preparations to manufacture Tesla's AI5 chip, with production expected to begin at its Texas foundry in late 2026. • The South Korean government is developing a free nationwide AI chatbot and public-service agent to provide personalized assistance and bridge the digital divide. • South Korea, the United States, and Japan are collaborating on joint small modular reactor projects to enhance energy security across the Indo-Pacific region.

• India has officially called for the preservation of freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce within the South China Sea. • New Delhi explicitly backed a 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's expansive territorial claims in the region. • This position aligns India with a joint statement signed by 14 other nations, including the US, UK, Japan, and the Philippines, emphasizing a rules-based order.

• The Indian Parliament has introduced the CAPF Act 2026, which effectively overturns a Supreme Court ruling regarding the promotion of Central Armed Police Forces officers. • This legislative move follows a long constitutional precedent where Parliament reverses judicial judgments, citing examples such as the First Amendment, the Shah Bano case, and the Vodafone dispute. • The act is significant as it demonstrates the legislative branch's power to nullify court victories through new laws, impacting the career trajectories of CAPF personnel.

Court ruled last week against policy to reduce protections for asylum seekers facing removal under one in, one out schemeThe Home Office is set to ignore a high court ruling and continue sending asylum seekers to France without looking into claims they have been trafficked, which last week was found to be unlawful.On Friday Mr Justice Sheldon ruled against the home secretary’s policy to reduce protections for trafficking victims earmarked for forced removal to France. Home Office sources told the Guardian that operational activity could continue despite the ruling. Home Office removed certain protections for this group because they could delay removals to France by at least 30 days. Continue reading...

Rebecca Slaughter, who was fired by Trump from the FTC in 2025, worries agencies will be undermined by threat of removal if a decision is contrary to president’s favorFederal officials fired by the Trump administration are calling the recent supreme court decision a “dagger in the heart” of the civil service that will open independent federal government agencies to corruption and manipulation at the whim of the president.Since Donald Trump took office again in January 2025, he has fired more than 50 officials from federal agencies as the Trump administration openly sought to have the supreme court overturn a landmark 1935 ruling that limited the president’s power over independent agencies, known as Humphrey’s Executor. Continue reading...

• El Salvador's ruling party has officially ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the upcoming February presidential elections. • The move follows a constitutional reform that extends the presidential term from five to six years and reschedules the next elections for 2027. • This change bypasses a previous constitutional requirement that mandated a 10-year hiatus before a former president could seek reelection.

• The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has approved a contentious change to its national convention rules despite ongoing internal infighting. • The party will now implement a ranked-choice voting system to elect its new leader during the upcoming convention in August. • This rule change is significant as it alters the mechanism for leadership selection, potentially shifting the power dynamics within the party.

• The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority issued a ruling last month that expands presidential authority over independent federal agencies. • The decision specifically affirms that President Donald Trump possesses the power to exert greater control over these agencies' operations. • Environmental advocates warn that this shift could lead to corporate abuses and negatively impact regulatory oversight in states like North Dakota.

• A federal judge issued a scathing ruling rejecting former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). • The court characterized the legal action as an improper exercise in self-dealing, citing concerns over the defendants' actions as directed by the Department of Justice (DOJ). • The ruling emphasizes the critical need for an independent DOJ, referencing historical legislative consensus from both political parties to ensure impartial law enforcement.

Kathleen Williams sanctions president’s lawyers and says $10bn suit against IRS was brought for ‘improper purpose’A federal judge on Monday nullified an agreement the government reached with Donald Trump and his sons over the leak of his tax returns. The judge lambasted the government and president’s lawyers for using the judicial process to try to concoct a beneficial arrangement for the president.The ruling from US district judge Kathleen Williams in the southern district of Florida blocks a widely criticized arrangement the government and the president’s attorneys reached earlier this year to resolve a $10bn lawsuit by Trump and his sons over the leak of the president’s tax returns. The government never responded to the lawsuit and then announced it was settling the suit by creating a $1.8bn slush fund to compensate victims of “government weaponization” and giving the president, his family, and related entities immunity from tax audits. Continue reading...

• The ruling Democratic Party is engaged in a deepening debate over whether to completely remove prosecutorial supervision of police during criminal case investigations. • This issue has become a key agenda item leading up to the party's upcoming convention to elect a new leader. • Some lawmakers express concern that removing this oversight could leave police unchecked and increase the risk of corruption, while hawkish members argue the reform plan must proceed regardless.

• The Supreme Court addressed critical election and redistricting issues in cases including Malliotakis v. Williams, LULAC v. Abbott, and Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections. • Rulings on redistricting cases from New York and Texas indicate that state legislators maintain significant leeway to pursue partisan advantages when drawing district lines. • In the Bost case, the Court examined the legal standing of political candidates to challenge state laws governing the administration of elections.

Request for rehearing comes after Fox News report of Texas hospital advertising maternity services in MexicoDonald Trump said on Wednesday he would ask the US supreme court to reconsider its ruling that the 14th amendment to the US constitution guarantees birthright citizenship in light of what he described as shocking new evidence: a hospital in Texas advertising its services to expectant mothers in Mexico on a pair of billboards.“Signs and Billboards are being put up all over our Southern Border, and Mexico, advertising BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, with ‘Deliveries starting at $4000’, the president wrote on his social media platform, in what appeared to be a wild exaggeration of a Fox News report on just two billboards. Continue reading...

• Members of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea are increasingly calling for caution regarding the party's plan to abolish prosecutors’ supplementary investigation powers. • This move is a central component of a long-term prosecution reform agenda aimed at restructuring the legal system's investigative authority. • The internal debate highlights growing concerns within the party about the potential legal gaps or systemic disruptions that may result from stripping these powers.

• The Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Slaughter is criticized for expanding executive control and allowing the government to exert greater partisan influence over the daily lives of Americans. • The decision is framed as a move that further politicizes non-governmental spheres, potentially impacting how public figures and media outlets interact. • The author highlights the role of programs like ABC’s "The View" as critical, non-siloed platforms for politicians—including Joe Biden and Donald Trump—to reach a diverse electorate.

• South Korea's ruling Democratic party has announced it will consider a recount of 2.47 million ballots from the June 3 local elections in Seoul. • In separate developments, Naver, Naver Cloud, and Korea Aerospace Industries are partnering to develop sovereign defense AI for drones and combat systems. • A catastrophic tornado in China resulted in 11 deaths and over 300 injuries, with reports of a man being sucked from a 12th-story apartment.

• The Supreme Court's conservative majority issued a ruling allowing presidents to fire leaders of independent government regulators for any reason or no reason. • This decision overturns a 91-year-old legal precedent designed to protect agency heads from political pressure and interference. • Critics argue the ruling prioritizes ideology over impartiality, potentially enabling future presidents to abuse executive power.

A look at the the case, the appeal court decision, and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel MacronA Paris court has delivered a ruling on Marine Le Pen’s appeal against her conviction for embezzlement of public funds that could – at least in principle – allow France’s far-right figurehead to run in next year’s presidential election.Here is a look at the ruling, the case that led up to it – and what the court’s decision means for the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron as French president. Continue reading...

Result of court case against Associated Newspapers Limited expected this afternoon The Duke of Sussex, who arrived in the UK on Monday, had been hoping to stay at his father’s official residence for one night this week while he visits London.He is also going to Birmingham as he takes on a series of charity engagements including promoting the Invictus Games. Continue reading...

Leader of France’s far-right National Rally and a contender for the presidency set to hear appeal decision on TuesdayMarine Le Pen, France’s far-right figurehead and a leading contender for its presidency, will learn on Tuesday whether she can run in next year’s election when a Paris appeals court rules on her attempt to overturn a ban on holding elected office.The ruling will determine whether the far-right National Rally (RN) will be led by Le Pen, 57, or her young protege, Jordan Bardella, 30 in next year’s general elections. Continue reading...