Politics

Government and Policy, Elections, Regulation and International Relations.

  1. Chinese AI labs have released open-weight models. Moonshot AI raised $2 billion, achieving a valuation of $20 billion, according to reports.

  2. The House passed a defense bill restricting humanoid robots from China, Russia, and Iran, reflecting national security concerns, according to reports.

  3. The US imposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies due to forced labor concerns, effective July 23, 2026, according to officials.

  4. General Motors is enhancing defense manufacturing through new partnerships, including a recent agreement with Lockheed Martin, according to reports.

  5. A report indicates wire fraud losses in real estate reached $446.1 million in 2022, according to published data. Data brokers contribute to risks.

  6. Kevin M. Warsh testified before Congress for the first time as Fed Chair, emphasizing the commitment to price stability and current interest rates.