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Executive news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Executive published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 4.

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  4. PoliticsExecutiveLocal GovMiddle East

    Andy Burnham's Devolution Push: Mayors to Keep Share of Taxes

    Andy Burnham has vowed to take power out of Westminster by allowing mayors to keep a share of income tax and business rates collected in their regions. The move aims to give local leaders more resources to improve public transport, build homes, and create jobs. The plans will be unveiled in full by Chancellor John Healey in his December budget. However, the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrats have raised concerns about the policy.
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  10. PoliticsExecutive

    Trump Urges Senate to Approve Todd Blanche as Attorney General

    President Trump has publicly endorsed Todd Blanche for the position of Attorney General, describing him as 'a very, very good man' and asserting that 'you will never get anybody like him'. Trump criticized Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) for blocking Blanche's confirmation, stating that Cornyn initially thought Blanche was 'phenomenal' but has since become 'a very angry person'. Trump called for Blanche's approval before the August recess.
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  12. PoliticsExecutiveGovernanceAsia

    Trump's OMB Rule: Rescuing Taxpayer-Funded Research

    The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed rule for Part 200 aims to increase accountability and transparency in federal grants by tightening oversight, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, protecting national interests, and ensuring public money advances Congress-authorized purposes. Critics argue it usurps congressional power and threatens scientific research, but proponents maintain it preserves peer review and promotes rigorous, reproducible scholarship.
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  13. U.S.ExecutiveNorth America

    Trump Admin Considers $100,000 Fee for International Students' Post-Grad Work Permits

    The Trump administration is reportedly considering imposing a $100,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation. This proposal could significantly raise the cost of post-study employment for foreign graduates and reshape international student choices in the U.S. If enacted, the fee would particularly harm universities, top Silicon Valley and Wall Street firms that rely on international talent.
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  17. PoliticsLawExecutiveElections

    Senator John Curtis Defends Filibuster Against Trump's Demands

    Utah Sen. John Curtis reiterated his stance against ending the Senate filibuster, defying President Trump's wishes. In an op-ed, Curtis argued that the filibuster protects minority rights and ensures debate, and warned that any party ending it would risk their agenda's survival. Curtis joins other Republican senators like Lisa Murkowski and John Thune in resisting Trump's push to eliminate the filibuster to pass his SAVE America Act.
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  18. WorldExecutiveRegulatorsMiddle East

    State-Owned Companies' Profits Surge in 2025

    State-owned enterprises and commercial societies in Moldova ended 2025 with a cumulative net profit of over 3.1 billion lei, a fivefold increase from 2024. The top performers were Moldovagaz, Chișinău International Airport, and Energocom. Despite some companies reporting losses, the overall state portfolio achieved significant growth in revenues, reaching 68.5 billion lei.
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  19. PoliticsExecutiveCybersecurity

    Amazon's Zoox Wins First US Approval for Paid Robotaxis Without Human Controls

    Amazon's Zoox has won U.S. approval for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride industry. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granted Zoox a temporary exemption allowing up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years, subject to an enhanced oversight structure. This clears the way for Zoox to begin charging passengers for rides, provided it also obtains state and local approvals. The agency determined that Zoox's systems exceed the equivalent performance requirements of a compliant vehicle, but additional reporting requirements have been imposed to ensure safety.
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  20. PoliticsLawExecutiveJudiciary

    German Court Rules Against AI Music Company Suno in Copyright Case

    The Munich Regional Court has largely granted a lawsuit by music licensing organization GEMA against US-based AI music company Suno. The court ruled that Suno must refrain from multiplying certain musical works without consent and from training its AI using protected songs. The case involved six well-known musical pieces and could have far-reaching implications for AI-generated music. GEMA argued that Suno's AI memorized the training data, while Suno denied recognizability and storage of the data. The ruling is not yet final.
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  21. PoliticsExecutiveInflation

    Fed's Logan Backs Immediate Rate Hike

    Fed Governor Lorie Logan expressed her preference for a 25 basis point (bp) rate hike, stating that inflation risks remain tilted to the upside and the solid job market is strengthening. She argued that taking modest action now would reduce the risk of more aggressive tightening later, as monetary policy is not restraining the economy and inflation is not on course to return to the 2% target.
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  22. U.S.ExecutiveHardware

    Meta and BlackRock Form $14B AI Data Center Venture

    Meta and BlackRock have formed a $14 billion joint venture to build and operate a 1 gigawatt data center campus in El Paso, Texas. Meta will be the sole initial tenant, using the capacity to support AI-model development and enhancements to its core business. The venture expects to begin bringing the capacity online in 2028. Funds managed by BlackRock will own 80% of the venture, while Meta will retain 20%. The project is expected to support over 4,000 peak construction jobs and 300 permanent roles.
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