Governo federale
Local election officials prepare for possible federal interference in 2026 midterms
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State and local election administrators say they are preparing for potential disruptions tied to federal actions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, after President Donald Trump’s administration moved early in his second term to tighten voting rules and reduce federal election-security staffing. Officials cite concerns ranging from litigation and requests for voter data to the possibility of armed deployments near polling places and immigration enforcement activity that could intimidate voters.
SPD politician Verena Hubertz, Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, became a mother to a son last week. Her ministry confirmed the birth to the German Press Agency. Hubertz plans to gradually resume her duties from March.
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Il governo federale brasiliano ha prorogato al 13 febbraio il termine per le aziende tecnologiche di presentare misure di adattamento all'ECA Digital, una legge volta a proteggere bambini e adolescenti online. La proroga è stata annunciata dall'ANPD a causa della complessità dei requisiti legali e del periodo festivo di fine anno. Questa fase iniziale monitora 37 aziende, inclusi giganti come Google e Meta.
A bipartisan majority in the House has secured the 218 signatures needed on a discharge petition to compel a vote on legislation that would nullify a March 27 executive order by President Trump that curtailed collective bargaining at numerous federal agencies.
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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson directed the removal of police tape around a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, defying a federal request to maintain a perimeter. The action followed a visit by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid ongoing tensions. Local officials cited public safety decisions in response to federal demands.