Politics
US Political Turmoil: Multiple Developments
Several political developments in the US have garnered attention. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted for alleged threats, while President Trump defended his crypto profits and criticized a Biden-era report on ‘forever chemicals.’ The White House is launching new investment accounts.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
The Trump administration will launch new investment accounts for children on July 4, with the initiative intended to boost the financial standing of millions of Americans under the age of 18. Dubbed by the administration “Trump Accounts,”are available for children who do not turn 18 before the end
2026-07-02 22:19 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration is apparently departing from a landmark Biden-era report that detailed human health risks including cancer from farms contaminated with “forever chemicals.” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week issued a draft guidance document criticizing a draft Biden adminis
2026-07-02 22:30 UTC
The Hill
President Trump denied on Thursday there was anything illegal in the massive profits from cryptocurrency seen in his financial disclosure forms released this week. “I could know about it. I didn’t. There’s nothing illegal. There’s nothing wrong with it I could know,” Trump said in an interview with
2026-07-02 22:32 UTC
The Hill
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) was indicted by a grand jury in connection with an investigation over alleged threats she made against New Orleans officials, former Judge Laurie White confirmed on Thursday. “The grand jury has returned an indictment, it is now a criminal matter,” White, w
2026-07-02 22:33 UTC