US Supreme Court & elections: The court upheld birthright citizenship and struck down Trump’s executive limits, while also expanding presidential power over independent agencies and removing long-standing caps on political party spending and coordination—moves that could turbocharge campaign cash in states like Maine. US Congress power struggle: Republicans are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment, reigniting debate over whether senators should be chosen by voters or state legislatures. Arizona campaign fight: A debate in Legislative District 8 turned combative over donor money, while a separate ad targeting Kimberly Yee drew bipartisan backlash for Asian stereotypes. Sports policy: Alabama officials celebrated SCOTUS backing state rules restricting biological males from women’s sports under Title IX. Wisconsin maps: The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments in September on lawsuits challenging congressional district maps as unconstitutional. South Africa governance: President Ramaphosa announced a national executive reshuffle, while officials pushed migration enforcement that rejects violence and vigilantism. South Africa politics & economy: South Africa also announced major tech and industrial moves, including a Google Cloud Summit and new investment around Chery’s facility. India disaster response: Union ministers visited flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, promising full central support. Venezuela policing: The interior minister vowed zero tolerance after CICPC officials were accused of criminal acts in La Guaira. Kazakhstan constitution: Kazakhstan’s new Basic Law entered into force after a nationwide referendum, with leaders framing it as a “people’s constitution.”