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- 1US-Saudi nuclear deal drops uranium enrichment safeguards●The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, bypassing the so-called gold standard safeguards Washington required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are raising alarms about the deal's implications for nuclear proliferation and stability in the Middle East.
- 2SMARTER Act proposes shift to skills-based immigration●The SMARTER Act: a Path Forward for Skills-Based Immigration
The SMARTER Act is being put forward as a plan to move the United States toward a skills-based immigration system, prioritising merit and workforce needs over other criteria. City Journal lays out the case for the legislation, framing it as a path to fix a system many consider outdated. Debate over skilled immigration remains a live issue in US policy discussions.
- 3Daylight saving time returns as Congress weighs ending clock changes●Daylight saving time is coming, but Congress still could end practice
Daylight saving time is about to begin in the United States, with clocks set to move forward in the coming days. At the same time, members of Congress are still considering legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-yearly clock changes. The annual switch continues to fuel debate among lawmakers and the public about whether the practice should continue.