A federal judge blocked key provisions of President Trump’s executive order that sought to have federal agencies compile a list of persons deemed eligible to vote and to impose new limits on mail ballots ahead of the November midterm elections. The ruling is one of several court setbacks for the administration this week, and comes as Trump faces intra-party friction after Republicans failed to pass federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote.

Beijing, June 25 — The 14th NPC Standing Committee chairpersons' meeting, chaired by Zhao Leji at the Great Hall of the People, heard reports and reviewed revised drafts on several items. Xin Chunying reported on proposed revisions to the Trademark Law amendment, suggested edits to a draft decision amending the CPA Law, and the review outcome of a draft decision to authorize the HKSAR to exercise jurisdiction over the Hong Kong-side port area at Huanggang and related extended zones; the meeting examined the revised drafts. Xu Hongcai reported on the review of the 2025 central final accounts draft and accompanying report, and the meeting examined a draft resolution to approve the 2025 central final accounts. Liu Qi reported on individual deputies' qualification reviews and related appointment/removal cases. The chairpersons' meeting decided to submit the revised drafts and draft decisions to the full NPC Standing Committee for consideration.

At 06:30 Beijing time on June 25 a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off eastern Honshu, hypocenter depth 50 km. Japan reported a seismic intensity of upper-6 on the JMA 10-point scale (second-highest). No tsunami warning was issued. In a morning briefing the Japan Meteorological Agency said similar-magnitude shocks could occur over the next week, that stronger shaking cannot be ruled out, and urged the public to remain vigilant.