Republicans encounter a large group of candidates in the competition for the House Homeland Security leadership.
Four GOP candidates are vying for leadership of the House Homeland Security Committee, a role that stands central to President Trump’s immigration agenda. On Wednesday, Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) announced his candidacy, joining Andrew Gerbarino (R-N.Y.), Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.), and Clay Higgins (R-La.). A decision will be made by the Republican Executive Committee on Monday […]
House approves legislation that Maxine Waters referred to as a ‘complete cryptocurrency scam’
House Advances Cryptocurrency Regulations On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed three bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrency. This decision came despite significant pushback from Rep. Maxine Waters, a leading Democrat from California and a prominent member of the House Financial Services Committee. Waters criticized the legislation, labeling it as “a full-fledged crypto fraud” and alleged […]
House approves cuts to foreign aid, reducing federal funding by $9 billion.
House Republicans Approve Spending Cuts Package On Thursday, House Republicans greenlit a package aimed at cutting previously approved federal spending, impacting foreign aid and public broadcasting like NPR and PBS by a total of $9 billion. This so-called retirement bill narrowly passed with a vote of 216-213. Interestingly, two Republicans from Pennsylvania and Ohio—Brian Fitzpatrick […]
House committee prepares to vote on Jeffrey Epstein resolution
The House Rules Committee moved forward with a resolution late Thursday night, urging the Department of Justice to disclose information connected to Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as several Republicans express frustration over how the Trump administration has handled Epstein-related narratives. The committee voted 9-4 along party lines, with all Democrats opposing the resolution. It’s unclear […]
House approves cryptocurrency market framework following GOP backlash
On Thursday, the House approved a new law intended to outline regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. This decision came after GOP leaders managed to suppress dissenting factions during a recent meeting, which had left the legislation in a sort of limbo. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act passed with a vote of 294-134, garnering support […]
House approves three bills to regulate digital currency — prevents the Fed from creating its own
House Passes Key Legislation on Digital Currencies On Thursday, House lawmakers passed significant legislation aimed at regulating digital currencies, alongside three bills that are set to reshape the industry. The bipartisan bill, dubbed the genius law, establishes a framework for managing the $238 billion Stablecoin Market, focused on currencies tied to hard assets like the […]
Trump will not name a special prosecutor for the Epstein case, according to the White House, which stated the DOJ conducted a ‘thorough and exhaustive review.’
Trump’s Stance on Jeffrey Epstein Investigation In a recent briefing, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt stated that President Trump “doesn’t recommend” appointing a special prosecutor for the Jeffrey Epstein case. This comment came amid rising questions about the ongoing investigations surrounding Epstein, who died in custody in August 2019. Leavitt explained that Trump feels […]
Stablecoin legislation passes House following GOP opposition, moves to Trump’s desk
On Thursday, the House of Representatives established a regulatory framework for stable payment coins, leading to the passage of cryptocurrency bills that are now headed to President Trump’s desk—a significant win for the industry. Lawmakers voted 308-122 in favor of the Genius Act after what was described as a tumultuous “crypto week” at the Chamber […]
White House responds as calls increase for the release of Epstein documents
White House Pushback on Epstein File Criticism The White House has rejected recent criticisms surrounding the management of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, even as voices from both parties push for their release. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt remarked that it was somewhat ridiculous for Democrats to call for transparency on Epstein, given that […]
White House downplayed worries about cutting funding for public broadcasting
The White House has dismissed claims that the Trump administration approved federal funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting. On Thursday, the Senate approved a retirement package that cuts more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the entity that supports NPR and PBS. “These aren’t honest news organizations,” stated Leavitt during […]