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Legislation news — September 16, 2026

Publications tagged with Legislation published on September 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. PoliticsLegislationAppointmentsPeace

    House Approves Russia Sanctions Bill

    The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill on new sanctions against Russia. The legislation, which had previously passed the Senate, grants President Trump tariff authorities on countries purchasing Russian energy and extends existing sanctions on Iran. The bill passed with a majority of Republican support, while most Democrats opposed it due to concerns over expanding presidential powers in trade policy.
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  2. U.S.LawLegislationPeace

    DOJ Backs Paramount's $1.88 Billion Bond Demand in Merger Dispute

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sided with Paramount in its demand that states challenging the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery post a $1.88 billion bond. The DOJ argues that states, like the federal government and FTC, must post a 'proper bond' when seeking a preliminary injunction. The bond would cover potential losses from blocking the merger. The DOJ's investigation concluded that the merger is unlikely to harm competition. The case is headed to trial in March 2027.
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  3. U.S.ExecutiveLegislationAppointments

    US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation

    The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2023, hiking it by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This decision comes amidst ongoing high inflation, driven partly by rising energy prices. The rate increase was widely expected and is seen as a move to mitigate inflationary pressures. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, appointed by US President Donald Trump, announced the decision. Trump had previously urged Warsh to lower rates, even threatening trade restrictions if the Fed did not comply.
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  4. PoliticsLawLegislationPeace

    Lawmakers Threaten Highway Funding to Limit 'Flock' Cameras

    A bipartisan duo of U.S. lawmakers, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), introduced the 'No FLOCK Act' to restrict federal highway funds from states that don't regulate automated license plate readers, known as 'Flock' cameras. The act aims to limit the devices' use to five specific cases, citing concerns about their misuse by law enforcement.
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  5. WorldLawLegislationMiddle East

    EU Proposes Ban on Social Media for Children Under 13

    The European Union plans to ban children under 13 from using social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots, and online games, according to a draft legal document. Children aged 13 to 15 would face restrictions on screen time and online interaction with strangers. The EU Kids Act, set to be unveiled on Thursday, aims to protect children from online harms and requires tech companies to implement age verification systems.
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  7. PoliticsBillLegislationJudiciary

    Montenegrin Parliament Committees Discuss Draft Laws on Technical Requirements, Internal Affairs, and Criminal Code

    Several committees in the Montenegrin Parliament are holding sessions to discuss various draft laws. The Committee for Economy, Finance, and Budget is focusing on the Law on Technical Requirements for Products and Assessment of Conformity. The Committee for the Political System, Justice and Administration, and the Legislative Committee are discussing draft laws related to internal affairs, state officials, criminal code, and judicial cooperation with EU member states.
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