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US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess

US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess

WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune moved on Saturday to advance a major bill that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies which, if passed, would mark a huge victory for U.S. President Donald Trump and the crypto industry.
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Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate has passed a short-term measure to keep federal agencies funded into early December and avoid a government shutdown during campaign season
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U.S. Senate Passes Sanctions Legislation Targeting Russia and Iran

U.S. Senate Passes Sanctions Legislation Targeting Russia and Iran

The U.S. Senate has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, with a vote of 86-11. This legislation aims to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and extends the Iran Sanctions Act by five years. The bill targets Russian officials, oligarchs, and financial institutions, and imposes tariffs on major importers of Russian crude oil. The legislation is supported by the White House, which has indicated that President Trump would sign it into law if passed by the House.
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Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents

Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents

Three ex-presidents have joined an all-star roster of historians in contributing to a series of essays about presidents back to George Washington
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Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The Senate has passed a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
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Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook

Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after the U.S. Supreme Court in June refused to let the president fire her, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House next

US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House next

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate easily passed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation on Friday, advancing a long-delayed measure backed by late Senator Lindsey Graham and setting the stage for consideration by the House of Representatives within weeks.
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Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

By Humeyra Pamuk and Ryan Patrick Jones Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, keeping alive his assault on the central bank's independence even after the U.S.
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US Senate confirms Schwartz as CDC director

US Senate confirms Schwartz as CDC director

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the U.S. CDC, handing the Trump administration a rare win after repeated failed attempts to fill top health posts. Schwartz, U.S.
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Protect College Sports Act set for Senate floor vote after cloture announced

Protect College Sports Act set for Senate floor vote after cloture announced

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday moved for cloture on the Protect College Sports Act, putting the legislation in line for vote before August recess.
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Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans and Democrats

Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans and Democrats

By Courtney Rozen and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - In a rare show of bipartisanship, Democrats and Donald Trump's conservative supporters both blame the president's ties to the tech industry for his administration's limited response to recent hacks carried out by OpenAI and
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The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic