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The government wants device-level nudity blocking on children’s smartphones and tablets. The plan is not law yet, but tech firms have been given three months to act before ministers consider legislation.
The House passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, a nearly $70 billion immigration-enforcement funding bill for ICE, Border Patrol and DHS through fiscal 2029. The measure now goes to President Donald Trump after a 214-212 House vote.
A federal lawsuit asks a Washington, D.C., court to stop UFC Freedom 250, the June 14 fight card planned for the White House South Lawn. The plaintiffs argue the event violates federal park rules and lacks required approvals, while the administration says the challenge is baseless.
The government has opened a call for evidence to shape new screen-use guidance for children aged 5 to 16 in England. Final guidance is expected in autumn, but daily limits and smartphone advice are not yet final.
The Supreme Court sided with the FCC in a case over AT&T and Verizon location-data fines, preserving the agency’s forfeiture process. The ruling explains when companies can challenge FCC penalties and what it means for telecom privacy enforcement.
The Senate passed a roughly $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding bill after failed votes to limit a Trump-linked settlement fund. The measure now moves to the House, so it is not yet law.
The House passed the Ukraine Support Act in a 226-195 vote, combining Ukraine aid, defense loans and new Russia sanctions. The measure still must pass the Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump before becoming law.
