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Senators draw battle lines on market structure
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Why the federal government will shut down. And why it won’t
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The Future of Energy, in partnership with Duke Energy, explores the growing appetite for energy and the future of the industry.
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Biden CFPB officials blast Vought
A pair of Biden-era officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the Trump administration of moving to “reboot” the practice of redlining.
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Arrington on reconciliation take two
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington tossed out some options for a second reconciliation bill during a call with reporters today.
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Lawmakers fight gambling tax hike
There’s already a campaign to reverse one of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s tax hikes, just days after it became law.
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After a big win, Trump sends markets tumbling again
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Angie Craig on Democratic support for CLARITY Act
Craig isn’t sure if her party will deliver a bigger show of support for the crypto industry when the House votes on the CLARITY Act.
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Republicans are already getting hammered over the OBBB
Chuck Schumer is warning Senate Republicans that passing a rescissions package will have “grave implications” for any FY2026 government-funding deal.
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Tech: AI fight imperils kids bill in House
House Republican leadership is putting a kids digital bill on the back burner after the lead Senate sponsor made sure states can regulate artificial intelligence.
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Senate GOP looks to avoid Trump ‘eruption’
Trump’s allies in the Senate are warning that failing to pass the White House’s $9 billion-plus rescissions package would embarrass the president.
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House passes rescissions after flips and screaming
Reps. Don Bacon and Nick LaLota switched their votes from no to yes to allow House Republicans to clear the package.
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