Major cryptocurrency agency in a tough spot after White House withdraws nominee

Major cryptocurrency agency in a tough spot after White House withdraws nominee

The recent decision by the White House to seek a new leader for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) puts financial regulators in a tricky spot. Currently, only one commissioner remains to navigate President Trump’s bold plans for the cryptocurrency space. Last week, the Trump administration pulled Brian Quintenz’s nomination from consideration after a public […]

White House Cautions That Furloughed Federal Workers Do Not Have the Right to Back Pay

White House Cautions That Furloughed Federal Workers Do Not Have the Right to Back Pay

On Tuesday, the White House alerted that federal employees unable to work due to the Democratic-led shutdown may not be assured of receiving repayment. If the White House proceeds with a legal assessment, it prompts Senate Democrats to resolve the ongoing shutdown by potentially denying refunds to around 750,000 federal workers affected. A memo from […]

House Democrat calls it ‘unacceptable’ for Trump to even think about a pardon for Maxwell

House Democrat calls it 'unacceptable' for Trump to even think about a pardon for Maxwell

Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) has accused President Trump of considering a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender, during a press briefing on Monday. “It’s appalling that Trump, in his discussions with the media, has hinted at pardoning someone guilty of sex trafficking who exploited young girls and was closely connected to Jeffrey Epstein,” […]

Prominent lawmaker considers changing vote as White House urges party to resolve shutdown

Prominent lawmaker considers changing vote as White House urges party to resolve shutdown

Senate Stalemate Continues Over Government Reopening As the Senate nears the two-week mark in the ongoing government shutdown, the bipartisan efforts to resume operations seem to be faltering. Support from Republicans to reach across the aisle appears to be dwindling. Senator John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, highlighted the challenging situation. For any GOP […]

White House claims it has a strong case to take action against cartels

White House claims it has a strong case to take action against cartels

US Engaged in Armed Conflict with Narco Traffickers The White House has notified Congress that the United States is currently involved in an “armed conflict” with narcotraffickers operating primarily in Latin America. A memo sent to lawmakers last week described the situation as a “non-international armed conflict” with drug traffickers, who are labeled as “illegal […]

House Oversight Committee withdraws Comey subpoena following Epstein’s denial

House Oversight Committee withdraws Comey subpoena following Epstein's denial

The House Oversight Committee has retracted a subpoena aimed at former FBI Director James Comey, who indicated he possessed no relevant information concerning the committee’s inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein. This came to light through a letter he sent to committee chair James Comer on October 1, claiming a lack of knowledge regarding the investigation. Comey […]