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Billions on the table: Senate crypto vote tests how far Trump's ethics concessions really go

The US Senate prepares for a crucial vote on a cryptocurrency regulation bill. Democrats are concerned the legislation inadequately addresses President Trump's personal crypto holdings. The bill aims to establish clear federal rules for digital assets and resolve agency disputes. Trump has agreed to some ethics concessions, but most Democrats…

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Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough

"A vote against the Clarity Act isn't a principled stand against President Trump," Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., the lead author of the crypto bill, told The Associated Press. "It's a vote against implementing tough restrictions on politicians for crypto investments."

The Economic Times

US Senate Republicans release new crypto bill text ahead of critical vote

US Senate Republicans have released a revised version of the Clarity Act, incorporating 126 substantive changes sought by Democrats. The crypto bill faces a key procedural vote on Tuesday, but its passage remains uncertain as Democrats weigh ethics safeguards and the banking industry continues to oppose provisions allowing stablecoin rewards.

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Senate Republicans sweeten crypto bill with new Trump-backed ethics rules ahead of crunch vote

US Senate Republicans have released a revised Clarity Act cryptocurrency bill. New ethics language, agreed upon by President Donald Trump, has been added. This updated text aims to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The bill now includes consumer protections and developer safeguards. A procedural vote will determine if…

The Economic Times

Trump Agrees to Crypto Ethics Rules Only After His Own Crypto Fortune Becomes the Problem

President Donald Trump has backed tougher crypto ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act, including divestment rules and expanded state enforcement, ahead of a crucial Senate procedural vote.

International Business Times UK

Trump caves to tougher ethics crackdown as his crypto fortune faces scrutiny

President Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of broader cryptocurrency legislation

The Independent UK

Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, Republican senators say

A core group of Democrats, as well as Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said that didn't go far enough to address conflict-of-interest issues they had with Trump's crypto wealth. Their votes would be needed to advance the bill in a key vote this Tuesday.

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Inside the Letter Pressuring DGA Chair to Bet Big on Texas's Latina Gina Hinojosa to Beat Governor Greg Abbott

Latino Democratic leaders are urging DGA chair Andy Beshear to invest $10M into Gina Hinojosa's Texas gubernatorial campaign, warning a re-elected Greg Abbott could target 10 more Democratic House seats.

Latin Times

US Navy destroyer adrift in South China sea for 4 days without power, sailors left without toilets, kitchen, aircon: ‘an engineering casualty’

It was eventually towed away by tugboats.

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Crypto bill in limbo as stakeholders ramp up recess efforts

A five-week wait on a crucial Senate vote on major cryptocurrency legislation has opened wide a window of opportunity for both advocates and opponents of the measure, which would flesh out in greater detail a regulatory framework for the still-nascent industry’s U.S. operations. Just before the Senate adjourned for its…

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Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions

Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mount

The Guardian - US

US Army Staff Sergeant Pleads 'Don't Play With Me' After ICE Detains His Wife and Calls Her 'Famous'

A US Army Staff Sergeant warns ICE officials after his wife was pulled from a deportation flight mid-journey and told she had become 'famous'.

International Business Times UK

US lawmakers demand inquiry into conditions on aircraft carrier

WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats demanded answers on Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier’s record-setting deployment.

Bangkok Post

A Major 'Online Safety' Bill Cleared a Senate Committee. More Crackdowns on Internet Freedom Could Be Coming.

The Senate Commerce committee advanced four bills related to online and AI safety in the name of protecting children.

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Salon

The Democratic male's midlife crisis

The Pod Bros, Chris Murphy and others are chasing the far left to stay young. At what cost?

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Revised GOP crypto package doesn’t assuage Democrats’ concerns

Senate Republicans released a revised cryptocurrency regulatory framework bill on Wednesday with an added section intended to address public officials’ potential crypto conflicts of interest. But more work remains to be done before the measure can get to the floor. Democratic negotiators, incensed at President Donald Trump’s wealth being turbocharged…

International Business Times UK

US House Speaker Backs Sweeping Ban on Lawmakers Sleeping With Congressional Staff

House Speaker Mike Johnson backs sweeping ban on lawmakers sleeping with staff, expanding ethics rules and intensifying calls for tougher misconduct protections on Capitol Hill.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Senator Ruben Gallego's Wife, Sydney Gallego, and Quick Facts About Their Relationship

Senator Ruben Gallego faces renewed scrutiny over past relationships with House staffers, while public interest grows in his marriage to Sydney Gallego amid his rising political profile.

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The Independent UK

Democratic senator had relationships with two staffers and was ‘very flirtatious’ with others: report

Ruben Gallego of Arizona said in response to the allegations: ‘I’m not going to engage in gossip’

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner Given Days to Quit Senate Race as Allies Pull Support Over Bombshell Allegation

The Maine Senate race faces upheaval as Democratic nominee Graham Platner is accused of assault, prompting calls for his withdrawal and threatening the party's electoral prospects.

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump 'Big Ugly Bill,' Warns GOP Delayed Medicaid Cuts Until After Midterms: 'We Won’t be Fooled'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) accused Republicans of structuring President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill to delay Medicaid cuts until after the midterm elections, arguing the timing was designed to limit political backlash.

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Trump ethics disclosure throws curveball at Senate crypto talks

The newly disclosed scale of President Donald Trump’s personal cryptocurrency-related profits since taking office last year comes right at a sensitive moment for Senate negotiations on a major digital assets bill that GOP leaders want to bring to the floor this month. Trump’s potential crypto conflicts have been a sticking…

International Business Times

A Senate Committee Cleared Ruben Gallego Of Campaign Finance Violations. The DOJ Is Investigating Him Still.

Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego is facing a Justice Department investigation into campaign finance despite being cleared by a Senate Committee of any wrongdoing.

Roll Call

Housing bill sent to Trump, starting countdown to enactment

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Monday formally transmitted to the White House the bipartisan housing package that President Donald Trump refused to sign last week. That triggers a 10-day clock, excluding Sundays, for Trump to either sign or veto the bill; if he does neither, it will become law without…

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Complaint against Ruben Gallego dismissed by Senate Ethics

The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego following an investigation of “alleged campaign finance violations and inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature,” according to a letter released by the Arizona Democrat. The probe came as Congress grappled with a wave of sexual harassment allegations and…

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