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UK to Sell Confiscated Bitcoin to Fund Spending

The UK government plans to sell over £5 billion worth of bitcoin seized from criminals to fund public spending, potentially alleviating pressure to raise taxes; this follows plans to develop a system for regular sales of confiscated cryptocurrencies.

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Vought's Push for Partisan Funding Sparks Senate Outrage

OMB Director Russ Vought's call for a more partisan government funding process sparked outrage among senators, who fear it could weaken Congress's power, especially following Senate Republicans advancing a $9 billion clawback package canceling funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting; several R...

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Baden-Württemberg's 1,440 Unfilled Teaching Positions: A Systemic Failure

A major IT error in Baden-Württemberg's education system resulted in 1,440 unfilled teaching positions over many years due to a data transfer problem dating back to 2005, causing widespread criticism and prompting calls for improved oversight and funding.

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Senate GOP Divided on Trump's $9.4B Spending Cut Plan

Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package, targeting "woke" programs including foreign aid and public broadcasting, with key senators expressing reservations and a crucial vote expected on Tuesday.

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Thuringia Faces €1.2 Billion Pension Crisis Amidst Population Decline

Thuringia faces severe financial challenges in the coming years due to a sharp increase in civil servant pension payments, reaching €1.2 billion by the end of the 2030s from €450 million in 2024, coupled with a shrinking population, forcing critical budget review and potentially impacting public ser...

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Von der Leyen Survives No-Confidence Vote Amidst Growing Political Divisions

In Strasbourg on Thursday, a motion of no confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen received 175 votes in favor, 360 against, and 18 abstentions; despite failing, it highlights significant political challenges for her second term, particularly concerning the upcoming 2028...

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Trump Secures \$9 Billion Rescissions Win, Impacting Congressional Power

Congress approved President Trump's plan to take back \$9 billion in federal funding from public broadcasting and foreign aid, weakening Congress's power of the purse and potentially harming bipartisan cooperation on future spending bills.

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Trump Administration Plans Alcatraz Prison Reopening

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz Island Thursday to assess its reopening as a federal prison per President Trump's order, despite $60 million in annual tourism revenue and opposition from San Francisco officials.

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Trump Signs Controversial $3.3 Trillion "Big Beautiful Bill", Further Spending Cuts Planned

President Trump signed the $3.3 trillion "Big Beautiful Bill" into law on July 4th, despite criticism for insufficient spending cuts; Rep. Jodey Arrington, who played a key role in its passage, plans further spending reforms.

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SSN(X) Submarine Program Faces 9-Year Delay Due to Cost Overruns

The Navy's next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine program, originally planned for 2031, is delayed until at least 2040 due to rising costs and production constraints, raising concerns about U.S. undersea dominance and impacting the Navy's ability to conduct critical missions.

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Thuringia Faces Financial Crisis Due to Rising Pensions and Shrinking Population

Thuringia's Finance Minister Katja Wolf warns of severe financial difficulties in the coming years due to rising pension payments for public servants (€450 million in 2024 to €1.2 billion by the end of 2030s) and a shrinking population, necessitating a critical review of all budget expenditures.

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French Pension Committee Recommends Under-Indexing to Address €3 Billion Deficit

A French expert committee recommends under-indexing pensions by 2% over five years to address a €3 billion deficit in the pension system, aiming for balance by 2030, a measure previously debated but ultimately rejected.

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