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Republicans target Trump's crypto empire with new plan, Dems say it falls short

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair, confirms the CLARITY Act is set for a Senate floor vote the week of July 20th. This crucial bill, developed over 10 months, aims to bring much-needed stability and regulatory certainty to the US crypto markets. Its passage before the August recess is vital for encouraging onshore business. Senate Republicans want to rein in President Donald Trump’s income explosion since returning to the White House, but Democrats aren’t sold on how they’re going to do it. The Senate is on the cusp of moving landmark cryptocurrency legislation known as the Clarity Act that, if passed, proponents say would finally fold the novel currency into the nation’s web of financial regulations. Tucked away in the over 600-page package are a slate of ethics provisions that target Trump, the vice president and their s

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Analysis: All-powerful Trump tells America, ‘Nothing bad can happen’ | CNN Politics

Just one of the wild actions and comments on Donald Trump’s manic Monday would rank among the most notorious things another president ever did. By close of business, Trump had taken strides toward the presidency he’s always wanted: one of…

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Analysis: All-powerful Trump tells America, ‘Nothing bad can happen’ | CNN Politics

Just one of the wild actions and comments on Donald Trump’s manic Monday would rank among the most notorious things another president ever did. By close of business, Trump had taken strides toward the presidency he’s…

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McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow

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‘We are knifing each other’: Trump’s showdown with Senate GOP leader splinters unity ahead of midterms | CNN Politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson sometimes can’t get President Trump off the phone. The calls can come in the middle of the day — or the dead of night — or even after hourslong meetings at the White House, the Louisiana…

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Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

Longtime Epstein associate serving 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes has exhausted series of appeals The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution declaring its opposition to any presidential…

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Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his push to end the nation’s twice-yearly clock changes, urging the Senate to pass Daylight Saving Time legislation. “By the way, speaking of that, let’s get rid of Daylight…

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Republicans target Trump's crypto empire with new plan, Dems say it falls short

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair, confirms the CLARITY Act is set for a Senate floor vote the week of July 20th. This crucial bill, developed over 10 months, aims to bring much-needed…

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Just one of the wild actions and comments on Donald Trump’s manic Monday would rank among the most notorious things another president ever did. By close of business, Trump had taken strides toward the presidency he’s always wanted: one of…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 7, 2026

Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Former Virginia congressman David…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 7, 2026

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Katie Britt, R-Ala., discuss the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. They say the bill aim

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 5, 2026

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says Senate needs answers on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health as key votes approach, while Sen. John Kennedy dismisses speculation and says col

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 2, 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson sometimes can’t get President Trump off the phone. The calls can come in the middle of the day — or the dead of night — or even after hourslong meetings at the White House, the Louisiana Republican often tells…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianJul 29, 2026

Longtime Epstein associate serving 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes has exhausted series of appeals The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution declaring its opposition to any presidential pardon for Ghislaine…

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