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US Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industry

The US Senate is moving to advance the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. A key procedural vote is expected after the August recess, but the bill faces a 60-vote hurdle and resistance from Democrats seeking stronger safeguards.

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August recess was saved. The GOP’s voter ID bill, not so much

President Donald Trump and his closest allies on Capitol Hill said they’re willing to do whatever it takes to pass the so-called SAVE America Act before the midterms — except follow through on threats to cancel August recess. A group of ultraconservative House Republicans and even a few GOP senators…

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NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess

After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered…

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Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industry

US Senate Majority Leader John Thune has moved to advance the Clarity Act, a proposed framework for regulating cryptocurrencies. The bill could face a 60-vote hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats seeking stronger safeguards. Its passage would mark another major crypto policy win for President Donald Trump.

The Economic Times

Senate Advances CLARITY Act, Sets Up Crypto Vote After August Recess

Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed to advance the CLARITY Act on Saturday, setting up a key procedural vote when the Senate returns from its August recess in September.

Benzinga

US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess

Senator John Thune is advancing a significant bill to regulate cryptocurrencies. This legislation aims to provide the crypto industry with its first federal rulebook. Passage of the Clarity Act would offer a major win for President Donald Trump. Banks may face challenges as crypto firms could compete for deposits. Democrats…

The Economic Times

US Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill

US Senators concluded their session early Saturday after a significant legislative deadlock. President Trump's strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill did not advance as planned. Republican senators discussed an alternative plan to revisit voting bill elements later. Key priorities, including attorney general confirmation and sanctions, were successfully passed. The Senate ultimately adjourned…

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Republicans punt budget for reconciliation package into the fall

Senate Republicans abandoned plans Friday night to try to take up a budget resolution for a third reconciliation package, bowing to the reality that they lacked enough votes for it. The decision to scrap a planned procedural vote on the budget came after a late-night meeting in Majority Leader John…

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Trump Renews 'Last Republican President' Warning To Pressure GOP Senators Over the Filibuster

Trump has revived his 'last Republican president' warning, using Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win to press GOP senators to end the filibuster and pass the stalled SAVE America Act.

International Business Times UK

McConnell says he’s left rehab center to ‘continue my recovery at home’

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office said Thursday he was released from a rehabilitation center and is continuing his recovery at home. “On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I’ll continue to engage with my staff and…

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Bipartisan stopgap spending bill inches forward in Senate

The Senate took a baby step Monday toward passing a funding extension that would head off a partial government shutdown this fall. On a lopsided vote of 89-4, the Senate agreed to limit debate on taking up a legislative vehicle for a bipartisan stopgap measure unveiled over the weekend to…

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Thune doesn’t guarantee NIL bill votes this week even with SEC, Big Ten backing

Senate Commerce Committee aides said Monday the full chamber could begin voting on a sweeping college sports bill before starting a monthlong summer break, but Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., stopped short of penciling it onto his packed pre-recess calendar. Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking Democrat Maria Cantwell…

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Trump heads west as Senate eyes pre-midterm recess

Just as Senate GOP leaders plan to begin moving several big-ticket items ahead of a planned August recess, President Donald Trump will head out west for a Los Angeles-area fundraiser and an economic speech in Las Vegas. Trump is set to return to Washington, D.C., Wednesday night — when the…

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The not-so-secret filibuster society

President Donald Trump has made his position clear: He wants Senate Republicans to nuke the legislative filibuster and push through a sprawling voter ID bill. It’s enough to make some Republicans think twice before leaping to the filibuster’s defense, as the arcane details of Senate procedure spark strong emotions and…

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US senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Key senators revealed a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past elections. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdown as lawmakers seek reelection. The bill extends current funding levels through December eleventh, which is unusual timing. Both parties wish to avoid blame for a potential shutdown before voters…

International Business Times UK

Trump Freezes Out John Thune While Maintaining Contact With Mike Johnson as GOP Fears Midterm Fallout

Trump's limited contact with John Thune, while regularly speaking with Mike Johnson, fuels Republican concern ahead of the midterms.

Salon

The reason Blanche won't drop slush fund

The acting attorney general made $10 million as the president’s defense attorney

The Independent UK

Trump desperately wants his MAGA slush fund back. He’s making that crystal clear in the battle over Blanche

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is holding his ground and making one thing clear to Republicans — he cares more about his ‘sweetheart’ deal than keeping the Senate functional. John Bowden and Eric Garcia report on a rare standoff

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Cornyn won’t ‘cave’ on Blanche, he says

The odds of the Senate confirming Todd Blanche to head the Justice Department before its summer break appear to be dwindling, as the Trump administration struggles to appease GOP holdouts. And if senators can’t get him through, President Donald Trump threatened to merely wait out the objectors, leaving Blanche in…

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Elizabeth Warren Agrees With Donald Trump on Ending the Debt Ceiling—Anthony Pompliano Fires Back: ‘This Probably Goes So Hard If…'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) agreed with President Donald Trump’s position on eliminating the debt ceiling, but investor Anthony Pompliano responded with a sharp jab as the U.S. faces another potential fight over its growing debt.

International Business Times UK

Mitch McConnell Update: Kentucky Governor Demands Senator Resign After Vanishing From Senate for Six Weeks

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demands Senator Mitch McConnell explain his six-week absence from the Senate, urging transparency and accountability, and suggesting resignation.

The Independent UK

Blanche nomination on hold as White House stand-off with GOP senators deepens

Cornyn, Tillis lead latest Senate revolt against Trump’s demands

Latin Times

DeSantis Says SAVE Act Has 'Basically Zero' Chance of Passing Before August Recess

The SAVE America Act has failed multiple times in the Senate, including unsuccessful attempts to advance it as standalone legislation and to attach it to a budget reconciliation package

International Business Times UK

Kentucky Governor Demands Mitch McConnell Prove He Can Serve — Or Resign, After 43 Days Away

Governor Andy Beshear has urged Senator Mitch McConnell to prove his capacity to serve or resign, following a prolonged public absence and health concerns, sparking potential legal and political implications.

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Jay Clayton confirmed as director of national intelligence

The Senate on Tuesday evening confirmed Walter “Jay” Clayton to be President Donald Trump’s new director of national intelligence. It was a party-line vote of 51-47, with no Democrats joining Republicans. Clayton will replace Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment last month riled many Democrats after the resignation of former DNI…

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