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Argentinas government approves a $665 million gold and silver mining project in San Juan province, creating 1,700 jobs and boosting the local economy. This is the tenth approval under their RIGI program, a tax break scheme aimed at attracting foreign investment. The project, called Gualcamayo, extends the life of an existing mine and promises fresh cash flow for the region. With Argentina pushing to revive growth and cut unemployment, this project aligns with their strategy. The RIGI program has already secured $25 billion in promised investments, with more projects in the pipeline.

U.S. military recruiting hits record high in FY2025, with all active-duty branches meeting or exceeding goals. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Marine Corps all saw strong performance, with the Army topping its target by 1,050 recruits. The turnaround began after the November 2024 election and the confirmation of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who focused on readiness and operational tweaks. This success follows years of shortfalls and a manning crisis, with programs like the Armys Future Soldier Preparatory Course helping to prepare prospects. The Army Reserve missed its target by 25%, but overall, fiscal year 2026 recruiting is off to a strong start. Hegseths Recruitment Task Force aims to tackle barriers and boost outreach, setting the military up for even stronger numbers in the future.

The Trump administrations Department of Education is resuming wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loan borrowers, a move that could exacerbate financial strain for many households already grappling with high delinquency and default rates. The government can now seize up to fifteen percent of a borrowers disposable income until the debt is settled. Borrowers will receive a notice with thirty days to contest, pay off, or establish a repayment plan to avoid garnishment. Simultaneously, the Education Department proposes to scrap the Biden-era SAVE income-driven repayment plan, a move criticized by borrower advocates for potentially adding more pressure on struggling families.

Senator Rand Paul unveils his annual Festivus report, revealing over $1.6 trillion in wasteful federal spending. He highlights unusual expenditures, such as $1.5 million for celebrity influencers to combat drug use, $1.9 million for a mobile app targeting childhood obesity, and over $40 million for social media stars promoting COVID vaccinations to minority groups. The State Department spent $244,000 on a Pakistani cartoon and $1.5 million promoting American media overseas. The VA used over $1 million to teach ferrets to binge drink, while the NSF allocated nearly $500,000 for a kids video game challenge and over $14.6 million for monkey game training. With the national debt surpassing $40 trillion, Paul emphasizes the need for real change despite Congresss recent $5 trillion debt ceiling increase.

Federal immigration officials claim they havent used IRS taxpayer data for deportations, despite cross-referencing it with 1.2 million undocumented immigrants. The data remains unused on a single computer, with only one architect having access. This comes amidst legal battles over sharing private tax details, which could scare immigrant communities from filing returns. ICEs updates aim to calm courts, balancing aggressive enforcement with protecting tax secrets.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury launches a major enforcement operation targeting over one hundred money services businesses along the southwest border, aiming to disrupt cartel financial networks and enhance border security. The operation, led by FinCEN, involves issuing notices of investigation, examination referrals, and compliance outreach letters. The review may result in civil penalties, injunctions, warning letters, or criminal referrals for serious violations. The operation builds on a previous action against the Hysa crime group linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, demonstrating increased U.S.-Mexico cooperation to curb cartel cash flows.

Vice President JD Vance, a Marine Corps veteran, joined Navy SEALs for a grueling ninety-minute beach workout at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Despite the SEALs going easy on him, Vance admitted he felt exhausted. He expressed gratitude for their high standards and dedication to keeping the world safe. This workout aligns with War Secretary Pete Hegseths fitness initiatives, including strict rules like banning most beards. Vance, who served from 2003 to 2007, including a deployment to Iraq, often uses his military experience to inform his America First views.

Representative Harriet Hageman, a Trump-aligned attorney and political newcomer, announced her run for Wyomings U.S. Senate seat in 2026, aiming to replace retiring Senator Cynthia Lummis. Hageman, who gained national attention by defeating Liz Cheney in the 2022 primary, emphasized her commitment to Trumps America First agenda and promised to uphold constitutional rights and national sovereignty. She faces military veteran Jimmy Skovgard in the GOP primary, with the primary set for August 18th and the general election on November 3rd.