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Legislation news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

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

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  1. PoliticsLawLegislationMiddle East

    Chilean Libertarians Propose Privatizing Codelco, Giving Citizens USD 2,000

    Johannes Kaiser, president of Chile's National Libertarian Party (PNL), proposed privatizing the country's largest state-owned company, Codelco, and giving each citizen USD 2,000 under a 'popular capitalism' model. Kaiser argued that Codelco's underperformance is due to management issues and that privatization would make the company more efficient and generate jobs. The proposal was criticized by opposition deputy Andrés Couble as a 'smokescreen' for privatizing state-owned companies.
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  2. U.S.LegislationElectionsLeadership

    Trump's Extensive Fundraising: $800M Raised, $50M Demands

    U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly raised over $800 million since his re-election in 2017 for political activities and personal projects. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has been personally overseeing fundraising, asking businesses and major donors for up to $50 million each. He has been in regular contact with his fundraising chief, Meredith Oruerk, pushing for larger contributions and granting extraordinary access to donors.
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  5. PoliticsPolicyLegislationElections

    President Trump's Exclusive Interview with Steve Gruber

    President Trump sat down for an exclusive interview with Steve Gruber, discussing various topics including the 'SAVE America Act', the rise of socialist candidates, Anthony Fauci, the economy, Iran, Greenland, the 2026 midterms, and the future of the America First agenda. The interview, lasting nearly 30 minutes with no commercials, aired on Real America's Voice on July 31 at 3 PM ET.
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  11. WorldLegislationMiddle EastTrade

    North Korea's Economy Grows for Third Straight Year

    North Korea's economy grew by 3.5% in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of positive growth, according to estimates by South Korea's central bank. The growth was driven by stronger economic and military cooperation with Russia, particularly in the military industry sector. This growth comes despite the tightening of Western sanctions in 2017. The nominal gross national income increased by 9.4%, to 48.5 trillion won, while GNI per capita increased by 9%, to 1.87 million won.
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  13. WorldLegislationMiddle EastChina

    Russia Hints at Possible Putin-Trump-Xi Meeting at APEC Summit

    The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged the possibility of a trilateral meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China. Special envoy Marat Berdyev expressed confidence that such contact would be beneficial. The APEC summit is scheduled for November 18-19, following the US midterm elections and Russia's State Duma elections, potentially providing a political window for the meeting. While specific arrangements are yet to be made, both Russia and the US have previously indicated openness to such talks.
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  14. PoliticsLegislationLocal GovLeadershipNorth America

    Paxton Unveils Tax Proposal in Tight Texas Senate Race

    Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, also the state's attorney general, introduced a tax proposal focused on affordability. The plan includes healthcare, family, and housing tax breaks, such as a $50,000 deduction for first-time homebuyers and a $25,000 deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses. Paxton also aims to make the 'Trump Accounts' permanent and double the child tax credit. The race against Democratic nominee James Talarico remains close, with recent polls showing a slight lead for Talarico.
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  15. WorldLegislationMiddle EastTrade

    South Korea Injects $13.9 Billion into Sovereign Wealth Fund for AI, Data Centers, Infrastructure

    South Korea plans to inject $13.9 billion (20 trillion won) into its sovereign wealth fund for strategic investments in artificial intelligence, data centers, and infrastructure. This move expands the fund's mandate to include domestic assets following a rout in technology stocks. The announcement has led to a surge in South Korea's stock market KOSPI, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics jumping more than 25%.
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  16. PoliticsLegislationRegulators

    Senators Push to Ban Legacy Preferences in College Admissions

    A bipartisan group of senators introduced the 'Merit-based Educational Reforms and Institutional Transparency Act' to prohibit universities from giving admissions preferences to children of alumni or donors. The bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with legacy admissions. Some states and universities have already moved to eliminate these preferences, and the Supreme Court's recent decisions on racial preferences in admissions have added momentum to the issue.
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  17. PoliticsLegislationJudiciaryRegulators

    Senate Leader John Thune's Stance on SAVE America Act and Filibuster

    Senate Majority Leader John Thune has stated that the SAVE America Act is unlikely to pass without using budget reconciliation, which requires 50 votes plus Vice President JD Vance. He has also expressed doubt in having enough Republican support for a talking filibuster. President Trump has criticized Thune's handling of the act, questioning his leadership and suggesting he may not be 'the man for the job'. Thune has responded by saying he lacks the votes to pass the act or eliminate the filibuster.
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  20. WorldBillLegislationRegulatorsMiddle East

    Moldova's Parliament Approves Electoral Code Amendments for Gagauzia

    Moldova's Parliament, with the support of the Party of Maia Sandu (PAS), approved in the first reading amendments to the Electoral Code that establish norms for conducting elections to the People's Assembly of Gagauzia and the election of the bashkan of the autonomy. The amendments have been criticized for lacking consensus with Gagauzian representatives, being in Russian or Gagauzian language, and contradicting the law on the special status of Gagauzia. The Party of Socialists plans to challenge the initiative in the Constitutional Court. Gagauzia's leadership has requested an independent expert evaluation of the bills and a monitoring mission from the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
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  21. PoliticsLegislationLocal GovMiddle East

    German MP Criticizes Merz's Leadership, Calls Him 'Chancellor of Ukraine'

    Markus Frohnmaier, an MP from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing him of prioritizing aid to Ukraine over domestic issues. Frohnmaier, in interviews with RT and Rick Sanchez, argued that Merz has failed to deliver on campaign promises, leading to high energy costs, excessive regulation, and a loss of competitiveness for German companies. He also noted Merz's low approval ratings, with 84% of Germans dissatisfied with his performance. Frohnmaier suggested that Merz is more focused on being the 'Chancellor of Ukraine' than the 'Chancellor of Germany'.
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  22. WorldLawLegislationRegulatorsMiddle East

    Asian Football Confederation Rejects FIFA's Proposal to Sell Commercial Rights

    The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has rejected FIFA's proposal to raise billions of dollars by potentially selling part of its commercial rights, including those related to the World Cup, and establishing a 'FIFA Forward' foundation. The AFC expressed disappointment that it was not consulted before the proposal was made public and emphasized the importance of good governance, transparency, and constructive dialogue for initiatives of such magnitude.
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