Senate approves major cryptocurrency regulation bill with bipartisan support, forwarding it to the House
Senate Passes Regulatory Bill for Cryptocurrency WASHINGTON – After some back and forth, Senate Republicans teamed up with Democrats on Tuesday to approve a significant cryptocurrency bill, laying the groundwork for new regulations on stablecoin issuers. The vote on the Genius Act came in at 68-30, with support from 18 Democrats alongside the majority of […]
Senate approves stablecoin legislation, marking a significant moment for the cryptocurrency sector
Senate Approves Stablecoin Legislation On Tuesday, the Senate passed a significant bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins—cryptocurrency tokens pegged to the US dollar—during a pivotal moment for the digital asset industry. The legislation, known as the Genius Act, received support from both parties, with several Democrats joining the majority of Republicans to […]
Senate approves stablecoin regulations in significant crypto development
On Tuesday, the Senate approved a significant piece of legislation aimed at providing a regulatory framework for payment stability in the cryptocurrency sector. Lawmakers voted 68-30 in favor of the Genius Act, which aims to set rules for dollar-backed cryptocurrencies. This marks a notable achievement, as it’s the first time a major crypto-related bill has […]
Legislature Approves Bill to Formalize DOGE Reductions for PBS and NPR
House Passes $9.4 Billion Rescue Package The House of Representatives recently approved a $9.4 billion rescue package, which will be trimmed by the Government’s Office of Efficiency (DOGE). This funding is designated for the U.S. International Development Agency (USAID) and the Public Broadcasting Company (CPB). On Thursday, the bill passed with a tight vote of […]
Trump approves measure to counter California’s EV rule and talks about a different new ban.
Trump Signs Law Targeting California’s EV Regulations President Donald Trump has recently enacted legislation to discontinue California’s electric vehicle (EV) emissions initiative and has outlined intentions to prohibit new wind turbine installations. During a press event on Thursday, Trump claimed this move would “safeguard the US automotive industry from collapse,” specifically addressing California’s goal to […]
House approves Trump’s $9.4 billion reductions to international assistance
House Passes Trump’s $9.4 Billion Foreign Aid Plan The House has approved President Donald Trump’s plan, which allocates $9.4 billion for federal funding in foreign aid. This vote mainly followed party lines, with no Democrats supporting the bill. Supporters of Trump’s administration viewed this funding package as a way to test whether significant cuts to […]
House approves legislation to recover $9.4B and formalize reductions to PBS and NPR
House Republicans Pass Spending Cut Bill On Thursday, House Republicans narrowly passed a bill aimed at cutting federal spending by $9.4 billion, which solidifies several actions by the Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Recissions Package is set to reclaim roughly $8.3 billion that was previously designated for the U.S. International Development Agency (USAID) and about $1.1 […]
City council approves plan for lifetime pensions for children of murdered police officer: ‘Remembering her today’
City Council Supports Pension Rights for Children of Fallen NYPD Officer On Wednesday, the city council unanimously approved a proposal aimed at updating state laws, which would permit children of a slain NYPD officer to collect her pension. This decision is a crucial step before the bill can be presented for a vote in Albany. […]
U.S. Government Approves Middle East Evacuations Amid Iran Rumors
Partial Evacuation of US Embassy in Baghdad Approved The State Department has given the green light for a partial evacuation of the US embassy in Baghdad, allowing military dependents to exit various locations in the Middle East, as reported by US and Iraqi sources on Wednesday. While Reuters did not clarify specific threats, officials indicated […]
House Approves Legislation to Exclude Non-Citizens from DC Elections
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has approved a measure aimed at preventing non-citizens from participating in local elections in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the House passed HR 884, a bill that nullifies the 2022 Local Referendum Amendment Act and disallows non-citizens from voting in elections held within the District. The bill saw a vote of […]