politicsTuesday, July 28, 2026
The Trump administration is quietly ramping up funding to counter China's global influence, even as it slashes other programs. Meanwhile, domestic battles over immigration enforcement and voting rights intensify, and a new city-run grocery model emerges in New York.
The administration is preparing a major spending push to counter China, even as it cuts elsewhere.
Documents reveal the Trump administration plans to spend hundreds of millions more to counter China's global influence, including $175.8 million for undersea cables. This follows a pause on similar initiatives last year.
Backlash over immigration enforcement and voting restrictions continues to shape the political landscape.
Rep. Angie Craig says she regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act after seeing the aggressive enforcement tactics of Operation Metro Surge. It's a rare admission of buyer's remorse from a Democrat on a signature Trump bill.
The Trump DOJ has asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order restricting mail voting to take effect before the midterms, after lower courts blocked it. The case could reshape how millions vote.
Ohio advocates warn that moving special education oversight from Education to HHS will set the field back decades, creating confusion and delays in services.
Cities are trying new approaches to governance, from public groceries to AI adoption.
NYC Mayor Mamdani announced five city-run grocery stores offering 30% price cuts on meat and produce, starting in 2027. It's a direct intervention in food pricing that could become a model for other cities.
US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courtswww.theguardian.com
Alaska Democratic U.S. House candidate says he had support but not enough moneyakpub.io
Trump hails Michigan auto boom, says other nations will no longer 'pillage your factories'www.washingtontimes.com
John Mellencamp stops concert to call out 'stupid' Gulf of Mexico name changeeu.usatoday.com
Some of B.C.'s biggest cities are using artificial intelligence — but what for?www.cbc.ca
The Strokes: Reality Awaitspitchfork.comPerson Opposing Data Center Arrested for Clapping at City Meetingwww.404media.co
A high school physics teacher, Lux Claridge, was arrested for clapping during an Emporia, Kansas City Commission meeting while opposing a proposed hyperscale data center on 1,000 acres of rural land. Claridge, along with their spouse and brother, attended the meeting to speak aga
Money, success and unshakeable resilience: 4 generations discuss their visions of the American Dreamwww.cnbc.com
This article explores how different generations define and pursue the American Dream, featuring perspectives from notable voices in politics, finance, and relationships. It highlights the evolving nature of the concept — from financial stability and happiness to broader questions
Mandatory ID for access to social networks and video platforms in Austriawww.heise.de
Austria's federal government has proposed an amendment to the Audiovisual Media Services Act that would require mandatory age verification (via official ID) for access to social networks and video platforms starting in 2027. Minors under 14 would be completely excluded from using
Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UKwww.1011now.com
A U.S. federal judge has ordered that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail for at least two more weeks as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face accusations of rape and sex trafficking. Magistrate Lauren Louis set a detention
China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese modelswww.theregister.com
China's Ministry of Commerce has threatened to "take all necessary measures" if the US imposes new sanctions on AI companies. This follows allegations from US officials (Michael Kratsios and Scott Bessent) that Chinese AI companies have distilled leading American AI models. China
Editorial: Can private screeners do the job of the TSA?www.chicagotribune.com
This editorial examines the debate over whether private security screeners could effectively replace the TSA at U.S. airports. It recalls the failures of private screeners before 9/11 that led to the TSA's creation, but notes that screening technology has advanced significantly i
Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14, Burnham sayswww.bbc.co.uk
The UK government, under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has announced reforms allowing secondary school pupils in England to study technical subjects like manufacturing and AI starting from Year 10 (age 14), alongside core academic subjects. The courses will be linked to local indu
State department releases playbook for generative AIwww.nextgov.com
The State Department has quietly released a generative AI playbook for federal agencies, providing a repeatable yet adaptable framework for leveraging the technology. The playbook includes a high-level generative AI execution checklist and cites the development of StateChat, an e
Support the AI Kill Switch Act - We Need Safeguards Nowresist.bot
This is a call-to-action piece urging readers to support the AI Kill Switch Act, a bipartisan bill requiring developers of powerful AI systems to build in mechanisms to slow, suspend, or shut down those systems if they pose catastrophic risks. The author argues that no such requi
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