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The South Korean National Assembly's special committee on US investment made little progress, resulting in no legislative action during their second full meeting.

Following the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down previous tariffs, President Trump quickly announced new tariffs under different trade legislation; however, legal and procedural challenges may limit their effectiveness.

The podcast discusses new tariffs imposed by Trump, a ruling from the US Supreme Court on the legality of tariffs, and implications for EU relations, as well as cybersecurity legislation in Poland known as Lex Huawei.

American legislators are calling for trials against Raúl Castro for his actions in Cuba.

Prime Minister Robert Fico is advocating significant changes to laws regarding cooperating defendants in response to a Constitutional Court ruling that halted supportive legislation for accused individuals.

A legislative proposal in Florida aims to impose stricter criteria for verifying U.S. citizenship for voter registration, set to take effect in 2027.

The article discusses South Korea's strategic approach to investing in the U.S. amid pressures from the U.S. and Japan's recent investment commitments.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is proposing legislation to officially recognize the Pride flag as a congressionally authorized flag on par with the U.S. flag and military flags.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria refutes claims of involvement in terrorist activities in response to a US legislative proposal targeting groups accused of religious freedom abuses.

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has announced an investigation into the South Korean government's sanctions against Coupang, claiming that they are discriminatory actions aimed at aiding domestic competitors.

U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a new bill aimed at addressing religious persecution in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to hold the federal government accountable.

The leader of the People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyeok, abruptly did not attend a lunch meeting with President Lee Jae-myung and party leaders, disrupting legislative agreements and reflecting internal party tensions.

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicated that while the U.S. has not changed its stance on investment laws, there is an understanding of the need for special legislation in Korea, unlike Japan.

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring stricter rules for voter registration, particularly documentation proving US citizenship.

The House of Representatives has passed the Save America Act, proposed by Trump supporters, which aims to introduce stricter voting regulations including proof of citizenship for voter registration and limits on mail-in voting.

The U.S. House has voted to end tariffs on Canada, but President Trump is likely to veto the legislation.

US lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at addressing Christian persecution in Nigeria and holding the Nigerian government accountable.

Allies of former President Donald Trump are reportedly close to dismantling the US's historic climate legislation as Republican control looms in Congress.

Brazil's Senate has postponed legislation regulating streaming in the country following meetings between US embassy representatives and senators.

The US Department of Justice is mandated by the recently passed Epstein Transparency Act to disclose all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sexual offender.

The US Department of Justice has released unredacted documents related to the cases of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following new transparency legislation by Congress.

The South Korean government is creating a committee to review investment projects in the US before the passage of a special law aimed at managing strategic investments to prevent potential tariff increases on South Korean goods.

South Korea's National Assembly has established a special committee to discuss the 'Special Law for US Investment' in response to US-Korea tariff negotiations, with a deadline for bipartisan agreement set for March 9.

Three US states are proposing legislation to allow state prosecutors to sue fossil fuel companies for rising home insurance costs linked to climate disasters.

Korea's National Assembly is expected to vote on a special legislation concerning US strategic investments by late February or early March, following an agreement between the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party.

Senators have introduced legislation to reauthorize funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank while seeking to inject an additional $70 billion to support energy and mineral projects, reducing dependence on China.

Yeo Han-gu, head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters, stated that the formation of a special committee by the ruling and opposition parties to process the U.S. investment special law within a month will help prevent tariff increases from the U.S.

The U.S. government is pressing South Korea for energy investments amidst ongoing discussions about a previously agreed $350 billion investment, as the South Korean government deems it premature to discuss specific investment areas before a related bill passes.

Former British minister and US ambassador Peter Mandelson is leaving the House of Lords amidst revelations of his close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have prompted the UK government to draft legislation that could strip him of his noble title.

Several U.S. states are considering legislation that would allow individuals to sue ICE agents, making it nearly impossible to hold them accountable for misconduct according to reports.

The U.S. Department of Justice released three million documents about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including thousands of videos and tens of thousands of images, following legislation that mandated the publication by December 19.

The 'Clarity Act' draft restricts interest payments on stablecoins, sparking outrage in the digital sector and halting its approval in the Senate.

A legal expert from a Beijing think tank urges China to create legislation to defend against external pressures and protect its technology and supply chains.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is urging Donald Trump to enable government efforts to restore internet access in Iran amid widespread protests and government censorship.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to prevent any military action against Greenland amid President Trump's threats to annex the island.

A group of US senators has proposed legislation to prevent naming federal properties after sitting presidents to counter Trump’s branding efforts.

A Republican congressman from Florida has proposed legislation to make Greenland the 51st state of the United States, highlighting its importance for national security amidst past comments from Donald Trump about acquiring the territory.

Republican Congressman Randy Fine has introduced legislation advocating for the annexation of Greenland as U.S. territory, echoing former President Trump's statements on the matter.

Government sources indicate that two legal barriers, primarily related to the S-400 sanctions and required amendments in U.S. legislation with Congressional cooperation, obstruct the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.

Donald Trump has called for Republicans in the Senate to abolish the filibuster to facilitate the passage of his political agenda, arguing that it hampers effective governance.