https://the6thestate.net/a3 The stories under the headlines. en-us Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:58:18 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/intelligence-community-announces-third-round-of-staff-reductions-2026-07-13.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/intelligence-community-announces-third-round-of-staff-reductions-2026-07-13.html Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte announced a third round of staff reductions on Friday, following directives from President Trump to significantly shrink the agency's workforce. The cuts are part of a broader administrative effort to consolidate the intelligenc Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/congressional-budget-office-forecasts-24-trillion-deficit-growth-from-house-mega-2026-07-10.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/congressional-budget-office-forecasts-24-trillion-deficit-growth-from-house-mega-2026-07-10.html Official cost estimates for the GOP domestic agenda highlight tensions over long-term fiscal stability. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-judiciary-committee-launches-confirmation-hearings-for-trumps-first-2026--2026-07-10.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-judiciary-committee-launches-confirmation-hearings-for-trumps-first-2026--2026-07-10.html A new wave of appellate and district court appointments faces scrutiny in the Senate. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-banking-committee-advances-clarity-act-to-establish-federal-cryptocurrenc-2026-07-10.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-banking-committee-advances-clarity-act-to-establish-federal-cryptocurrenc-2026-07-10.html Bipartisan progress on digital asset regulation boosts market confidence in the crypto sector. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/proposed-supreme-court-rehearing-of-birthright-citizenship-challenge-tests-const-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/proposed-supreme-court-rehearing-of-birthright-citizenship-challenge-tests-const-2026-07-09.html President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order that seeks to curtail birthright citizenship. The move follows the Court's previous rejection of the policy, which argues that the 14th Amendme Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/justice-department-warnings-to-states-intensify-pressure-over-voter-roll-eligibi-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/justice-department-warnings-to-states-intensify-pressure-over-voter-roll-eligibi-2026-07-09.html The U.S. Department of Justice has dispatched letters to all 50 states warning that election officials could face federal criminal charges if they allow noncitizens to remain on their lists of eligible voters. The directive comes amid a broader administration effort to tighten vo Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/marine-le-pen-secures-court-approval-for-fourth-french-presidential-bid-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/marine-le-pen-secures-court-approval-for-fourth-french-presidential-bid-2026-07-09.html French political leader Marine Le Pen has officially launched her fourth bid for the presidency, hours after an appeals court cleared her to run despite a previous conviction for embezzlement of EU funds. While the court upheld the guilty verdict, it did not impose the immediate Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/proposed-supreme-court-rehearing-of-birthright-citizenship-challenge-tests-const-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/proposed-supreme-court-rehearing-of-birthright-citizenship-challenge-tests-const-2026-07-09.html President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order that seeks to curtail birthright citizenship. The move follows the Court's previous rejection of the policy, which argues that the 14th Amendme Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/justice-department-warnings-to-states-intensify-pressure-over-voter-roll-eligibi-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/justice-department-warnings-to-states-intensify-pressure-over-voter-roll-eligibi-2026-07-09.html The U.S. Department of Justice has dispatched letters to all 50 states warning that election officials could face federal criminal charges if they allow noncitizens to remain on their lists of eligible voters. The directive comes amid a broader administration effort to tighten vo Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/marine-le-pen-secures-court-approval-for-fourth-french-presidential-bid-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/marine-le-pen-secures-court-approval-for-fourth-french-presidential-bid-2026-07-09.html French political leader Marine Le Pen has officially launched her fourth bid for the presidency, hours after an appeals court cleared her to run despite a previous conviction for embezzlement of EU funds. While the court upheld the guilty verdict, it did not impose the immediate Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/trump-seeks-supreme-court-review-to-curtail-birthright-citizenship-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/trump-seeks-supreme-court-review-to-curtail-birthright-citizenship-2026-07-09.html President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The administration’s bid seeks to reverse lower court rejections of a policy that would deny automati Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/doj-warns-states-over-noncitizens-on-voter-eligibility-lists-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/doj-warns-states-over-noncitizens-on-voter-eligibility-lists-2026-07-09.html The U.S. Department of Justice has sent formal warnings to election officials in all 50 states, stating they could face criminal charges for allowing noncitizens to remain on lists of eligible voters. The letters emphasize the federal government’s commitment to election integrity Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-panel-set-to-vote-on-expanded-ban-of-chinese-automakers-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-panel-set-to-vote-on-expanded-ban-of-chinese-automakers-2026-07-09.html The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a vote for July 15 on bipartisan legislation designed to significantly toughen the federal ban on Chinese automakers entering the American market. The bill seeks to address concerns over data privacy and the potential for foreign-m Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-intel-sets-confirmation-hearing-for-jay-clayton-2026-07-08.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/senate-intel-sets-confirmation-hearing-for-jay-clayton-2026-07-08.html The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence scheduled a July 15 hearing for Jay Clayton, the nominee for Director of National Intelligence. The session is expected to focus on Clayton's previous experience and his stance on domestic surveillance and foreign cyber threats. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/states-prepare-redistricting-amendments-ahead-of-2028-2026-07-08.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/states-prepare-redistricting-amendments-ahead-of-2028-2026-07-08.html Lawmakers in Maryland and Louisiana are moving toward special sessions to redraft congressional maps. In Maryland, a constitutional amendment is being proposed to insulate maps from legal challenges, while Louisiana officials seek to comply with recent Supreme Court rulings regar Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/nato-leaders-gather-in-ankara-amid-geopolitical-friction-2026-07-08.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/nato-leaders-gather-in-ankara-amid-geopolitical-friction-2026-07-08.html A summit of NATO allies began in Turkey with disputes over the Iran conflict and President Trump's renewed interest in Greenland. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark stated the kingdom is ready to defend 'every inch' of NATO territory, including Greenland, while allies an Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/marine-le-pen-cleared-to-run-for-french-presidency-2026-07-08.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/marine-le-pen-cleared-to-run-for-french-presidency-2026-07-08.html A Paris appeals court found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement but modified a ban on holding office, clearing the way for her fourth presidential bid. Le Pen immediately announced her candidacy, portraying herself as a fighter against the 'judicial establishment.' Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/hachette-employees-form-historic-publishing-union-2026-07-08.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/hachette-employees-form-historic-publishing-union-2026-07-08.html Workers at Hachette Book Group voted to unionize on Tuesday, establishing what organizers describe as the largest union in trade book publishing history. The move reflects broader labor organizing trends across the American media landscape. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/trade-deficit-widens-to-record-high-on-ai-investment-2026-07-08.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/trade-deficit-widens-to-record-high-on-ai-investment-2026-07-08.html The U.S. trade deficit expanded sharply in May as imports of capital goods reached record levels. The boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure has driven massive purchases of foreign-made semiconductors and data center equipment, suggesting trade remains a drag on second-qu Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/amazon-seeks-25-billion-for-ai-infrastructure-expansion-2026-07-08.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a3/amazon-seeks-25-billion-for-ai-infrastructure-expansion-2026-07-08.html Amazon.com is reportedly planning a $25 billion bond sale to fund its aggressive investments in artificial intelligence and data center networks. This move follows the expansion of its Leo broadband satellite constellation, which now nears 400 orbiting units. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000