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A landmark financial services package, which includes the passage of the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This package blocks the creation of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in America and creates a clear framework for the growing proliferation of
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President Donald Trump's plan to cancel USD9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting has been approved by the Republican-controlled US Congress, with the House of Representatives voting 216 to 213 in favor of the measure. The cuts target programs for countries hit by disease, war,
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President Donald Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act, a bill led by Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley that permanently reclassifies fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule 1 drug. The bill, which has been extended 10 times since a temporary scheduling order was issued in February 2020, has received criticism from advocacy groups
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The US House of Representatives has passed a significant piece of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, marking the first comprehensive crypto regulation to clear Congress. The bill, known as the Genius Act, paves the way for US banks to issue their own digital assets, providing long-awaited regulatory clarity for an
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Pakistan's Senate has voted to reform the country's capital punishment laws, replacing death sentences with life imprisonment, asset forfeiture, and substantial monetary penalties for crimes such as hijacking and stripping women. The Criminal Law Amendment Bill, presented by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, has
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House Democrats highlighted how the Republican-led bill would worsen the cost-of-living crisis, threatening to damage the nation's economy by making it more difficult for Americans to secure and remain in affordable housing and access homeownership. The bill would push nearly 415,000 low-income households off of assistance or
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The House of Representatives narrowly passed a package on July 18, 2025, to claw back $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, sending it to President Trump's desk. The bill, known as a rescissions request, would cut funding for various foreign assistance programs, including the United
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The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a continuing education program discussing the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, where speakers emphasized the significance of federal regulations in bringing stability to the digital marketplace. The U.S. federal administration has signaled a more friendly approach to regulation, establishing a working
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Washington, July 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is highlighting the consequences of Republicans in the Senate voting to gut over $1 billion in federal funding that supports local TV and radio stations. The funding rescissions package, which includes support for emergency broadcasts related to natural hazards, has
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The Senate has passed a legislation that would cut approximately $9 billion in federal spending, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid programs, despite concerns from several Republican senators. The proposed cuts, requested by President Donald Trump, would have a minimal impact on the nation's rising
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Rep. Zinke has been a key figure in shaping the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill, which has passed full committee markup and is now headed to the House floor for a vote. The bill includes significant investments in Western Montana, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and
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The US Senate has passed approximately $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Trump, marking a significant move in his efforts to reduce government spending. The legislation, which includes deep cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid programs, has sparked concerns among lawmakers from both parties, with some
