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Graham asserts exclusive power to determine if GOP megabill adheres to budget regulations

Graham asserts exclusive power to determine if GOP megabill adheres to budget regulations

The Republican Speaker of the Senate has indicated that Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, has the exclusive power to assess whether the provisions of a significant bill infringe upon the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 or any other budget legislation. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) previously stated that the chair would not […]

Cruz and Blackburn Reach Agreement to Halt State AI Regulations in Significant Legislation

Cruz and Blackburn Reach Agreement to Halt State AI Regulations in Significant Legislation

Blackburn and Cruz Critique AI Regulation Deal On Monday, Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) expressed their concerns over a deal related to a major bill aimed at resolving disputes around state-based artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, has included a provision in this significant bill that allocates an […]

Republican senators come to agreement on restrictions for AI regulations

Republican senators come to agreement on restrictions for AI regulations

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced on Sunday that she has entered into an agreement with Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas). This deal pertains to President Trump’s comprehensive tax plan, which includes a controversial provision to restrict regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). The revised agreement proposes a “temporary suspension” of AI regulations for five years […]

Senate regulations prevent gun deregulation in Trump’s large budget proposal

Senate regulations prevent gun deregulation in Trump's large budget proposal

Trump’s Firearm Regulation Provisions Removed from Senate Bill Recent developments have seen President Donald Trump’s proposed changes to certain firearm regulations, touted as part of his “big, beautiful bill,” stripped from the Senate’s agenda. Late Thursday night, a ruling was made to eliminate provisions related to the National Firearms Act (NFA) that would have provided […]

Senators and the White House consider September deadline for cryptocurrency regulations

Senators and the White House consider September deadline for cryptocurrency regulations

White House and Senators Push for Crypto Surveillance Law On Thursday, a White House adviser alongside two prominent senators announced plans to establish regulations for the cryptocurrency sector, aiming for completion by the end of September, with a proposed early August deadline. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) laid out this new timeline during […]

Court allows Texas death row inmate to challenge state DNA testing regulations

Court allows Texas death row inmate to challenge state DNA testing regulations

Supreme Court Ruling on DNA Testing for Texas Inmate On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that inmates on death row in Texas have the right to challenge state laws regarding DNA testing that may hinder their ability to appeal their convictions. Reuben Gutierrez has been trying for over ten years to obtain DNA testing related […]

Hunger for deals grows among US banks with the expectation of relaxed regulations

Hunger for deals grows among US banks with the expectation of relaxed regulations

US Bank Mergers on the Rise As mergers among banks in the US are predicted to increase over the coming year, management suggests that this trend will be fueled by a more favorable regulatory climate, growing competition, and a necessity to boost technology investments. In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, there’s been an increasing […]