Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow not running for reelection - Roll Call Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow will not seek reelection in 2024 in Michigan, a presidential battleground state. Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023
Sen. Boozman wants the SEC and CFTC to sign off on crypto legislation A leading lawmaker discusses how he plans to advance oversight of crypto. Fortune · Dec 21, 2022
Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care, doctors argue Doctors are urging Congress to call off cuts scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 in the reimbursements they receive from Medicare. Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022
Bankman-Fried made Agriculture panel members focus of campaign support Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX employees put House and Senate Agriculture panel members at the focus of campaign spending and donations. Roll Call · Dec 16, 2022
Senate Democrats set leadership team for 118th Congress WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats voted in their full slate of leaders for the 118th Congress on Thursday, two days after securing a 51-seat majority. Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022
Senate Democrats set leadership team for 118th Congress - Roll Call The slate led by Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer was elected unanimously after the caucus secured its 51st seat in the next Congress. Roll Call · Dec 8, 2022
Senate Banking Democrats plan bigger role in crypto legislation - Roll Call Sen. Sherrod Brown says a bill supported by Sens. Stabenow and Boozman is too favorable to the crypto industry. Roll Call · Dec 5, 2022
DNC panel moves Michigan into early-state presidential primary window WASHINGTON — The rulemaking arm of the Democratic National Committee on Friday voted to make Michigan one of the first five states to cast votes for the 2024 presidential nominating contest — a move that would give the state greater sway in choosing the party's nominee. Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022
Biden wants Michigan to be an early presidential primary state in 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is recommending the Democratic National Committee place Michigan among the earliest states to cast votes for the 2024 presidential nominating contest, according to U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell. Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022
CFTC chairman urges strengthening conflict-of-interest part of Senate crypto bill Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam urged senators to strengthen conflict of interest and financial disclosure provisions for cryptocurrency entities in a key piece of legislation in light of the collapse of the FTX exchange. Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022
‘We can’t regulate this out of existence’: Senate Agriculture Committee grills CFTC chair on FTX collapse Rostin Behnam said he met with Sam Bankman-Fried 10 times over an FTX proposal. Fortune · Dec 1, 2022
Senate Democrats largely keep gavel rules intact; House caucus may vote next week - Roll Call Democrats in the Senate rejected new limits on committee chairs while a House Democratic term limit proposal may be considered next week. Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022
CFTC chief urges strengthening conflict-of-interest part of Senate crypto bill Rostin Behnam urged senators to strengthen conflict-of-interest and disclosure language in a bill to regulate cryptocurrency. Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022
Amid talk of generational change, Democrats eye committee leaders - Roll Call House and Senate Democrats are weighing rule changes that would set limits for serving as committee leaders. Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022
Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022 As FTX burned, lawmakers said to be dithering over regulator WASHINGTON — Congress opted to tread water on legislation that would clarify the agency in charge of the cryptocurrency industry, leaving lawmakers now without a regulator to blame for missing the signs of the FTX collapse this month and facing deep skepticism about some proposals.
Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022 As FTX burned, lawmakers said to be dithering over regulator - Roll Call FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s prominence on Capitol Hill is said to have tainted bills deemed too favorable to the cryptocurrency industry.
Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022 FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation WASHINGTON — The spectacular collapse of major cryptocurrency exchange FTX is prompting calls for stronger regulation in Congress, where some bipartisan proposals are being characterized as too industry friendly.
Roll Call · Nov 15, 2022 FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation - Roll Call Lawmakers say the collapse of FTX should strengthen the case for Congress to pass legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry.
Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022 Biden touts 35-state EV charger network at Detroit auto show President Joe Biden test drove an all-electric Cadillac SUV and slid into the front seat of a new Corvette as part of a mid-day tour Wednesday of Detroit's resurrected auto show ahead of an afternoon speech on the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles.
Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022 'I like the Corvette': Biden tours Detroit auto show ahead of speech on EV transition President Joe Biden test drove an all-electric Cadillac SUV and slid into the front seat of a new Corvette as part of a mid-day tour Wednesday of Detroit's resurrected auto show ahead of an afternoon speech on the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022 Gloves off, Biden embraces tough tone on 'MAGA Republicans' In recent days, President Joe Biden has sharpened his attacks against Donald Trump and the so-called MAGA Republicans for posing a threat to democracy
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022 House panel calls for cryptocurrency fraud oversight A House oversight subcommittee wants regulators and industry leaders to explain what they are doing to stop cryptocurrency fraud and other scams perpetrated on consumers
Los Angeles Times · Aug 12, 2022 A young crypto billionaire's political agenda goes well beyond pandemic preparedness In May, an eccentric 30-year-old cryptocurrency billionaire named Sam Bankman-Fried made a startling proclamation. In a podcast interview, Bankman-Fried said he would spend as much as $1 billion of his estimated $12.8-billion fortune on American politics by the 2024 election, joining the ranks of megadonors such as George Soros and…
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022 Most electric vehicles won't qualify for federal tax credit A tax credit of up to $7,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the Inflation Reduction Act now moving toward final approval in Congress
Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022 Democrats race to prep sweeping budget bill for weekend votes WASHINGTON — The Senate is expected to begin consideration of Democrats’ climate, tax and health care package on Saturday, leaving about two days for the party to shore up support for the bill.