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Lula Wins PT Nomination for Brazil's 2026 Election With Alckmin as Running Mate
Brazil's Workers' Party formally selected Lula and Geraldo Alckmin for the 2026 presidential election. Candidate registration is due August 15.
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USCIS Can Now Refer Asylum Cases to Immigration Court Without an Interview
A DHS rule effective July 28 lets USCIS send some affirmative asylum applications directly to immigration court. Referral is not a denial, but the interview is no longer guaranteed.
Business
Small Businesses Challenge New Section 301 Tariffs in U.S. Trade Court
Burlap & Barrel and Collective Horology asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to block new tariffs covering 60 economies and preserve claims for refunds.
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U.S. Section 301 Tariffs Set 10% and 12.5% Rates for 60 Economies
The U.S. has set new Section 301 tariff rates for 60 economies, with a 10% rate for governments making specified forced-labor enforcement commitments and 12.5% for those the administration says failed to do so.
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The Supreme Court's TPS Ruling Turned Two Protection Programs Into an Immediate Countdown
The Supreme Court's June 25, 2026 decision did not just resolve a jurisdiction fight over Temporary Protected Status. It turned Haiti's and Syria's court-preserved protections into an immediate compliance question for families, employers and federal agencies.