A White House report has labeled the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, particularly at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who are untrustworthy. This report, released by the White House Domestic Policy Council on Independence Day, suggests that President Donald Trump may be planning to replace the current leadership with his own team.

The controversy surrounding a purported "fake" federal government agency is causing challenges for President Bola Tinubu's administration, according to ThisDay Live. The situation has prompted calls for full transparency and a thorough investigation into the matter, which is deemed detrimental to the country's collective interests.

Barney Mthombothi expresses concern about the lack of trust in the government and the disarray within the police force, suggesting that these issues contribute to public anxiety regarding upcoming events on Tuesday. He argues that if the government were more reliable, there would be less apprehension among the populace.

Republicans entered the final two years of President Donald Trump's term confident of keeping their Senate majority, but with less than two months until Election Day, control of the chamber is now considered up for grabs, according to the Associated Press. Democrats are reportedly competing in states once seen as out of reach as Trump's approval slips, with the Texas race featuring Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico among the contests drawing attention.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Republican senators at the Capitol on Wednesday, amid growing frustration among them regarding his attempts to shift their legislative agenda. This marks Trump's first attendance at a closed-door Senate GOP luncheon in over a year, where he has been advocating for a proof-of-citizenship voting bill.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu's economic management, describing a reported N266 billion net outflow of foreign portfolio investment as a vote of no confidence in the administration. In a statement issued by his media team on Tuesday, Atiku said the capital flight exposed a confidence crisis in Nigeria's economy, according to the Daily Post. The remarks add to ongoing political debate over the country's economic direction under Tinubu.