Federal officials

A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci, the former top US infectious disease official, in contempt of Congress. The move escalates a long-running dispute between Republican lawmakers and Fauci, who led the federal response to Covid-19 and has faced repeated accusations and questioning from GOP-led inquiries into the pandemic response. The vote now sets up potential further legal and political action.

A US federal judge has ruled against President Trump's ban on certain media outlets covering the White House, striking down restrictions the administration had placed on press access. The decision blocks officials from barring journalists from presidential events and press pools, and is being widely read as a significant ruling on press freedom and the limits of presidential control over media access.

A US judge has ruled against the Trump administration's ban blocking certain media outlets from White House access, overturning the restriction. The decision means the affected news organisations can again attend official press events at the White House. The ruling is being widely covered and is drawing debate over press freedom and presidential power.

A California woman was detained at Los Angeles International Airport just before a planned trip to China. Federal prosecutors accuse her of collecting photos, videos, and license plate information around Seattle to pass to Chinese officials. She faces a federal charge of failing to register as a foreign agent, and the case has drawn wide attention amid ongoing US-China tensions.

Brazilian Supreme Court justice Edson Fachin is set to meet with Federal Police officials to discuss references to Supreme Court ministers in the Master investigation, including matters involving banker Daniel Vorcaro. The meeting comes amid public tension between the Supreme Court and the electoral court during the final stretch of the election campaign, with figures like Kassio Nunes Marques expected to raise criticisms. Fachin has also publicly praised the electoral judiciary and urged confidence in institutions.

Reports circulating online claim that data belonging to FBI employees has been breached, though the scope, source and authenticity of the alleged leak remain unverified. Commenters are weighing the security implications for a national law-enforcement agency and awaiting official confirmation from the FBI or federal cybersecurity authorities.

Vote counting results for district deputy elections in Brazil's Federal District are drawing attention, with the elected candidates now being reported as official tallies come in. Local outlets are publishing live coverage of the results, and voters in Brasília are checking who will represent them in the district chamber.

Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko has commented on the effect of abolishing the VAT exemption on lobsters and oysters imported into Russia. The remark is drawing attention as the change affects premium food imports and prices, with discussion focused on how the tax measure will influence the delicacies market.

The Trump administration's handling of federal student loans is drawing attention, with new data suggesting warning signs despite an officially low national default rate. Education analysts say broader indicators point to underlying stress in the loan system, raising questions about the accuracy and completeness of official figures and what policy changes may follow.

President Trump has reportedly informed congressional leaders that he is canceling billions of dollars in previously approved federal funding. The move, if confirmed, would affect spending already allocated by Congress and is drawing sharp reactions from lawmakers and commentators. Details about which programs would be cut and under what legal authority remain unclear as officials and analysts await official confirmation.

Cristiano Ronaldo's son, Cristiano Jr, has reportedly decided to represent Spain's national team rather than Portugal, his father's country. The claim is circulating widely among football fans in Spain, sparking debate about the teenager's international future and the possibility of him facing Portugal one day. Neither the player nor the Spanish federation has officially confirmed the decision.

Federal officials in the United States have announced an arrest connected to an investigation into a school shooting in Canada. Details about the suspect, the specific charges, and the link between the arrest and the shooting have not yet been made fully clear as the announcement was made live and the case is ongoing.

Vermont has launched an online tool that allows residents to test the speed of their internet connections. State officials are expected to use the collected data to identify areas with poor service and guide broadband expansion efforts. The move comes as states push to improve connectivity and ensure federal infrastructure funding reaches underserved communities.

Searches are surging for the list of federal deputies elected by Rio Grande do Sul, as voters look up how their state's congressional delegation was formed in the 2026 elections. Election coverage outlets are publishing full results for governor and legislative races, with readers checking which parties and candidates won seats representing the state in the Chamber of Deputies.

After the 2022 elections in Brazil, TSE president Alexandre de Moraes's court is in focus as court minister Kassio Nunes Marques visited the PRF in a gesture of rapprochement, according to Folha de S.Paulo. The move comes amid scrutiny of the federal highway police's role during voting day, as Brazilians follow official election results and the court's decisions.

Interest in Russia's exchange rate is rising, with people checking the official currency rates set daily by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The central bank publishes official rates for a given date each business day, making it the reference point for the rouble's value against major currencies. Discussions focus on where the rouble is heading next.

The Canadian Dental Association is preparing to release its assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan at a presentation on Parliament Hill. The federal program, which aims to provide dental coverage to uninsured Canadians, has drawn ongoing scrutiny over enrolment, provider participation, and costs. The association's evaluation is expected to inform debate about how the plan is working and whether changes are needed.

The US Supreme Court is set to take up the Trump administration's policy of mandatory immigration detention, a case that could reshape how federal authorities handle migrants awaiting proceedings. The announcement is drawing attention because the justices' ruling could determine whether officials must detain broad categories of immigrants without individualised review, with major consequences for enforcement nationwide.

Brazilian voters are searching for the lists of candidates running for federal deputy in the 2026 elections. Outlets such as UOL have begun publishing candidate lists, including those for state deputy in São Paulo, as pre-election season gets underway and voters look up who is running in their states.

The family of Renee Good has filed civil lawsuits against an ICE agent and senior federal officials over her killing in Minnesota, with outlets including The New York Times and MPR News reporting the filings against the U.S. government and federal agents. The legal action escalates scrutiny of the shooting and the officials responsible.

Michigan has received $173 million in federal funding aimed at transforming health care in rural areas, prompting questions about how the money will be distributed and spent. Multiple state news outlets are asking where the investment will go, as officials and communities await details on which hospitals, clinics and services will benefit.

Queries about the United States and embassies are drawing attention in Brazil, with the Federal Police's press office issuing a note to journalists that is part of the current coverage. The details of the announcement have not been specified in the available information, so the substance of the story remains limited to the official statement being circulated.

Attorney General Blanche and DHS Secretary Mullin are holding a live event to unveil new federal actions aimed at securing US elections. The announcement, covered live by Fox News, pairs the Justice Department with the Department of Homeland Security on election integrity measures. Details of the specific actions remain limited, and reaction from officials and the public is still forming.

Marimar Martinez, a US citizen who was shot by an immigration agent in Chicago, has filed a civil lawsuit against the government. The suit alleges the agent fired from behind, contradicting official accounts of the incident. The case adds to scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics in the city and could fuel ongoing debate over the use of force by federal agents.

President Trump has signed an executive order directing the US government to adopt the term 'Super Intelligence' when referring to artificial intelligence. The move, reported by The Verge, is drawing attention and criticism online, with many questioning whether a rebranding of AI terminology will have any practical effect on policy or federal use of the technology.

A California real estate agent has been federally charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent for China, in a case prosecutors say involved targeting the son of a Taiwanese official. The charges fall under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and the case is drawing attention amid ongoing US-China tensions and concerns about Chinese influence operations on American soil.

New blood donation criteria are taking effect across Brazil this week. A federal directive now allows people over 70 to donate blood and updates other eligibility requirements, with blood banks such as Hemope in Recife and services in Caxias do Sul adopting the changes from Wednesday and Thursday. Health officials say the revised rules aim to broaden the donor base while maintaining safety standards.

The New York Times reports that heavy investment in artificial intelligence is continuing despite elevated interest rates, undercutting the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy through tight monetary policy. The piece argues that the strength of AI-driven spending poses a policy dilemma: the Fed's main tool for restraining demand appears ineffective against this sector, leaving officials with limited options if they want to slow the economy.