Government news today

Here are some government news updates from around the world:

United States

• The US Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $2 billion, with a focus on research into Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and other diseases. (Source: The Hill)
• The US Department of Justice has announced a new initiative to combat online child exploitation, with a focus on identifying and prosecuting perpetrators. (Source: CNN)
• The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new rules to reduce emissions from power plants, aiming to cut carbon pollution by 30% by 2030. (Source: The New York Times)

Europe

• The European Union has agreed to a new budget for 2021-2027, with a focus on climate action, digitalization, and economic growth. (Source: Euractiv)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, aiming to attract high-skilled workers while reducing immigration numbers. (Source: The Guardian)
• The German government has agreed to a new coalition agreement, with a focus on climate action, digitalization, and social justice. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Asia

• The Chinese government has announced plans to increase its military spending by 6.6% in 2021, with a focus on modernizing its armed forces. (Source: South China Morning Post)
• The Indian government has launched a new scheme to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to boost economic growth. (Source: The Hindu)
• The Japanese government has announced plans to increase its defense spending by 1.3% in 2021, with a focus on countering North Korean and Chinese military threats. (Source: Nikkei Asia)

Latin America

• The Brazilian government has announced plans to increase its spending on education and healthcare, aiming to reduce poverty and inequality. (Source: BBC News)
• The Mexican government has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to small farmers, aiming to boost agricultural production and reduce poverty. (Source: Reuters)
• The Argentine government has announced plans to increase its spending on infrastructure development, aiming to boost economic growth and reduce poverty. (Source: Bloomberg)

These are just a few examples of government news from around the world. If you're looking for more information on a specific country or topic, feel free to ask!