Treasury secretary encourages the $4 trillion increase before the House recesses. The House majority unveiled a proposal to raise the federal debt ceiling by $4 trillion this week,…
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Stablecoin Crypto Framework Legislation Blocked in Senate
The Genius Act failed to receive the required two-thirds support. Debate for the GENIUS Act ended on Thursday as a potential legal framework for a form of cryptocurrency…
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Senate Considers Eliminating California Environmental Waivers
The Senate minority warns against overriding the parliamentarian. Members of the Senate majority have expressed interest in revoking California’s environmental waivers, which could have dramatic consequences for the…
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President Names New Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.
His previous nominee lacked support in the Senate and has been appointed to another role in the Justice Department. President Donald Trump announced his next interim U.S. attorney…
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CBP Nominee Says AI Cannot Replace Human Agents
The appointee testified to the Senate that AI enhances inspections but trained officers remain essential. President Trump’s nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, testified…
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President Trump Nominates Mike Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Secretary Rubio tapped to fill in as National Security Advisor. President Donald Trump nominated Mike Waltz as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, removing him from…
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Senate Resolution on Tariffs Fails
The vice president casts the tie-breaking vote to end consideration of the measure. The Senate resolution to restrict President Donald Trump’s tariffs powers ended in a tie vote.…
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House Passes “Take It Down” Act
The first lady had advocated for the legislation protecting against AI-generated, “deepfake” porn. The House of Representatives voted to pass the “Take It Down” Act this week to…
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Senate Holds Hearing on Ending Time Changes
President Trump advocates for permanent Daylight Savings Time. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing last week to consider the elimination of twice-a-year time change…
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House Passes SAVE Act to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voters in Federal Elections
Representative Perez said, “I do not support noncitizens voting in American elections.” The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act passed in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The legislation…
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