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Senate Banking approves crypto market structure bill

The Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday to approve, mostly along party lines, legislation that would set the rules for the operation and oversight of digital asset markets, advancing a landmark bill the panel has been working on since last summer. Months of negotiations between Republicans and Democrats resulted in only…

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Top Democrat calls newly confirmed Fed chair Kevin Warsh a ‘sock puppet’ for Trump – as it happened

Elizabeth Warren condemns confirmation of Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve; John Fetterman was lone Democrat to support the nomination

The Guardian - US

Kash Patel Accused of Lying: Claims Chris Van Hollen $7k 'Drank on Taxpayer Dime' Bar Tab Debunked

A Senate hearing turned contentious as FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen clashed over drinking allegations, leading to mutual challenges for alcohol screening tests.

International Business Times UK

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Kash Patel grilled at US Senate hearing over allegations of 'excessive drinking': 'If you want to pop bottles, stick to podcasting'

Tensions flared during a US Senate hearing after FBI director Kash Patel pushed back against allegations about his drinking habits raised by a Democratic senator.

The Times of India

Kash Patel Agrees To Take Military Alcoholism Test On Camera Following Tense Senate Clash: 'Let's Go'

FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing over drinking allegations and misconduct claims, ending with mutual challenges to take alcohol tests.

International Business Times UK

Kash Patel Fires Back at Sen Van Hollen, Accuses Him of 'Slinging Margaritas' With a Known Felon During Heated Hearing

Kash Patel and Senator Van Hollen engaged in a heated exchange over allegations of drinking on duty, with both parties threatening to undergo tests to prove their sobriety.

International Business Times UK

Senator challenges Kash Patel to take test for problem drinking at fiery hearing on Capitol Hill

FBI Director accuses Democratic senator of drinking with ‘gang-banging rapist’ as hearing goes south over questions about his alleged alcohol use

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Kash Patel dismisses excessive drinking claims as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing

FBI director also rejects allegations of unexplained absences as Democrats challenge him over Atlantic report

The Guardian - US

Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking as ‘categorically false’

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The Independent UK

Senate Democrats confront FBI director over reports of imbibing

FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations about his alcohol consumption Tuesday as Senate Democrats raised concerns about his leadership, pressing him on a series of rolling controversies at the agency. At one point during a more than two-hour budget hearing, Patel lashed out at Sen. Chris Van Hollen after the…

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Nasa brought crashing down to earth as budget threat follows lunar success

Artemis II inspired the public but the Trump administration wants to slash the science underpinning human spaceflight

The Guardian - US

Immigration debate, upfront costs are hurdles for hepatitis C bill

Despite bipartisan agreement on the need for testing and treatment for the life-threatening liver disease hepatitis C, potentially hundreds of thousands of Americans remain untreated or even unaware they’re infected as efforts to expand access to cures have stalled in Congress. Legislation introduced last year has struggled to gain traction as lawmakers focus…

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Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts — but big hikes for the rich

Democrats are still struggling to figure out how to address voters' concerns about inflation.

Axios

Immigrant seeking citizenship hospitalized after ICE ‘violently’ rear-ended him in Baltimore car crash, attorney says

The 32-year-old remains in hospital under ICE custody after a concussion and ‘significant injuries’

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Lawmakers react to reports Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran

Conflict shows signs of entering new, more dangerous phase as additional 3,500 US troops arrive in the Middle East

Kiplinger

Tax-Free Income in 2026? These Changes Could Wipe Out Your Federal Bill

New legislation aims to exempt up to $92,000 in earnings from federal income tax. Here's who would win.

Latin Times

Democratic Sen. Accuses Trump Of 'Lying' About Iran Talks: 'We Know'

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen accused President Donald Trump of lying about the nature of eventual discussions with Iran as Tehran also rejects such a scenario is taking place.

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Senators press Lutnick over connections with Epstein

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators that “I have nothing to hide” in relation to his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Guardian - US

Top Democrats call for investigation into share-buying spree by Trump allies

Fossil fuel execs Robert Pender and Michael Sabel deny wrongdoing after report on potential conflict of interest

Latin Times

Democratic Senator Says 'It's Very Possible There Was a War Crime Committed' in September Drug-Boat Strike

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said that "it's very possible there was a war crime committed" in the Trump administration's first strike against a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea in September.

Axios

Furious progressives swarm Schumer's job as Democratic leader

They're missing two critical ingredients.

The Independent UK

Democratic senators demand answers on ICE's use of full-body restraints on deportation flights

A group of 11 Democratic U.S. senators has raised concerns about the use of full-body restraints on deportation flights

International Business Times UK

Government Shutdown Chaos: Trump Blamed After 'Failed' Senate Vote Leaves Federal Workers in Limbo Over Pay

Amid the Trump shutdown, a Senate fight erupts over paying federal workers. See why Democrats blocked the GOP bill and if a deal can be reached to pay feds soon.

The Independent UK

Why Democrats are calling latest Republican shutdown measure the ‘let the President decide who he feels like paying act’

One Republican senator suggests Republicans change the filibuster to reopen the government

Roll Call

Bills to pay federal workers stall, but senators ready to compromise - Roll Call

The Senate blocked dueling bills to pay federal workers during the partial government shutdown, but a compromise could be in the works.

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