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Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a vocal cryptocurrency and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, announced on Friday that she will not be seeking reelection next year. ‘A Sprinter In A Marathon’ In a statement released after the Senate adjourned for the holiday break, Lummis said, “...

Editor's Note: This article has been revised to reflect new developments. The Senate, on Sunday, advanced toward a vote to reopen the federal government, fueling hopes that the record-breaking 40-day shutdown could soon end. Senate Nears Vote On Funding Bill The Senate is preparing to advance a...

In the midst of the continuing government shutdown, President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to abolish the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as “Obamacare,” and reroute federal healthcare funds directly to the American people. The ongoing shutdown has resulted in...

Elon Musk announced the launch of the American Party, a rival political faction that could potentially unseat congressional and Senate candidates currently up for re-election or disrupt the 2028 presidential election. Now, people are questioning whether the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO is preparing...

On Tuesday, Senate Republicans' narrow passage of President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending package is drawing sharp reactions from both sides of the aisle. What Happened: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) took to X, formerly Twitter, and said the bill was "one of the hardest votes I have...

Senate Republicans have managed to pass President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill, a package that could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt. The legislation is now set to move to the House of Representatives for potential final approval. What Happened: The Senate passed the...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is not shy when it comes to speaking out about the corruption within politics and his thoughts about President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. When asked what he would do as president on his first day in office, the two key figures may have been on his mind....

President Donald Trump lauded the Senate’s passing of the stablecoin legislation Wednesday, urging Congress to get it to his desk without delays. What Happened: In a Truth social post, Trump said that the “incredible” GENIUS Act would position the U.S. as the “undisputed...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that dollar-pegged stablecoins could reach a market capitalization of $2 trillion and beyond as the stablecoin bill advanced in the Senate. What happened: During a testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Bessent underscored the Trump...

Top U.S. banks are contemplating a joint venture to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin in an attempt to counter the increasing competition from the cryptocurrency sector, according to a report dated Thursday. What Happened: Companies co-owned by JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Bank of...

The Senate voted in favor of advancing the GENIUS Act, also known as the stablecoin bill, Monday night, overcoming a key procedural hurdle and paving the way for the bill’s final passage. What Happened: The Senate managed to exceed the three-fifths majority, or the 60-vote threshold, required...

A senator who bought shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF before President Donald Trump announced an Executive Order to establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserves has added more shares to his portfolio, bringing his total bet on Bitcoin up to the $375,000 to the $850,000 range since February. What...

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has once again called on Congress to act decisively to halt what she describes as economic instability driven by President Donald Trump's erratic tariff policies, outlining a legislative path to rein in his authority. What Happened: Over the weekend, Warren posted...

Jared Isaacman, nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next NASA chief, shared his ambitious goal of sending American astronauts to Mars during his Senate confirmation hearing yesterday. What happened: Isaacman stressed on Mars as a top priority, stating, "We will prioritize sending American...

On Tuesday, former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her admiration for Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) following his extensive speech in the Senate. Harris highlighted Booker’s dedication to amplifying the voices of Americans affected by the current administration’s policies. She...