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Senate Democrats warn GOP they need more input on crypto
Senate Democrats warned Republicans that they need a "true collaboration" to pull off market structure reform for the crypto sector.
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Senate noms, CR latest and Kimmel drama
The Senate confirmed the first bloc of 48 sub-Cabinet nominations under the chamber’s new rules, clearing one-quarter of the backlog of Trump’s nominees.
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Trump asks SCOTUS for Cook ouster
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the White House to remove Cook from her job at the U.S. central bank.
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Republicans and Democrats dig in as shutdown looms
The battle over government funding has turned into this: Each side claims they’re being completely reasonable while blaming their opponents.
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Dimon warned Senate GOP on tariff woes
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon gave a mixed outlook on the U.S. economy during a meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday.
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Powell: ‘It’s not incredibly obvious what to do’
The U.S. central bank reduced interest rates by 25 basis points this afternoon, bringing the federal funds rate between 4% and 4.25%.
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Who benefits from Obamacare credit extension
People making $200,000 or less would receive the vast majority of benefits from extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies in 2026.
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A small bright spot for appropriators
For the first time since FY2019, the House voted to go to conference on three appropriations bills: The FY2026 versions of the MilCon-Va, Legislative Branch and Agriculture measures.
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Inside Schumer's shutdown strategy
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sat down with Punchbowl News for a Fly Out Day interview — and he didn’t hold back.
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Marine combat veteran to challenge Vasquez in N.M.
Greg Cunningham, a Marine combat veteran, is preparing to challenge Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez for his New Mexico swing district seat.
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