US senate blocks Trump-backed crypto bill

US senate blocks Trump-backed crypto bill

The US senate failed on Tuesday to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation backed by President Donald Trump in a major blow for digital asset companies and Republicans who had championed the bill for months. The bill, called the Clarity Act, fell 10 short of reaching the 60-vote threshold needed to advance most legislation in the 100-seat…

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or Senate in 2028

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or Senate in 2028

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said Sunday that she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or the Senate in 2028, echoing remarks she has made while campaigning for congressional candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections. “I’m focused on winning the midterms. I’m running for Congress right now,” Ocasio-Cortez first told ABC’s “This Week” on…

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., are the Democratic Senate candidates from Michigan. Getty Images Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive, anti-establishment Democrat running for Senate in Michigan, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in one of the most closely watched and impactful primary elections of the 2026 midterms. El-Sayed beat Stevens by 1 percentage point as…

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination 04:12 UP NEXT Jeanine Pirro Faces Uncertain Future After Reflecting Pool Case 01:53 Democrats Face Big Test in Critical Michigan Primary 05:08 Republican holdouts end opposition to Blanche nomination…

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Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins

Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins

Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is launching his first general election ad, highlighting his own background as a labor organizer and going after Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The 30-second spot, narrated by Jackson, is backed by a seven-figure buy slated to begin airing statewide next week, his campaign told NBC News on Saturday. “I’m…

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Shenna Bellows drops out of Maine’s Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support

Shenna Bellows drops out of Maine’s Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support

SANFORD, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is racking up support to become Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee, with one of his top opponents, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, ending her campaign on Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Donald Trump’s attacks…

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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before Senate banking committee

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before Senate banking committee

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified Wednesday before the Senate banking committee, facing questions over the economy and how various factors might impact interest rates. As part of congressionally mandated Capitol Hill appearances for the central bank leader, Warsh spoke Tuesday to the House financial services committee. During his remarks, he reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment…

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