US Senate Democrats are calling for hearings into a reported $500 million deal between a Trump family crypto firm and Abu Dhabi royalty, citing potential conflicts of interest and national security concerns.
President Trump claims Iran is willing to concede significantly amid tensions, despite the US Senate voting 50-48 to block his military action against Iran, reflecting growing congressional concern over the unpopular conflict.
The US Senate voted to block President Trump's military action against Iran, while Trump claimed Tehran agreed to "highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future." Iran denied new commitments on inspections, and its banks were hit by cyberattacks amid ongoing peace talks and the potential release of frozen assets.
The US Senate passed a war powers resolution 50-48, directing President Trump to halt military action against Iran. This marks the first time both chambers of Congress have passed such a resolution since 1973, signaling growing congressional concern over the conflict.
The US Senate passed a resolution to halt further military action against Iran without congressional authorization, with four Republicans joining Democrats. President Trump criticized the vote as "meaningless" and "poorly timed."
President Trump criticized the Senate's war powers resolution against Iran as 'meaningless'. The Senate passed the measure 51-45, with 4 Republicans joining Democrats, to halt military action without Congressional approval.
The U.S. Senate voted 50-48 to halt President Trump's military actions against Iran, a rare bipartisan rebuke. The war powers resolution, previously passed by the House, faces White House claims of lacking legal force but represents a symbolic setback and highlights a constitutional debate over war powers.
The US Senate passed a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw forces from Iran hostilities, with four Republicans joining Democrats. The vote is largely symbolic but reflects growing opposition to the president's Iran policy.
The US Senate approved a measure instructing President Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval for further military action. The bipartisan vote of 50-48 marks the first time both chambers have passed such a resolution since 1973, though it is largely symbolic.
Senate Majority Leader Thune works to secure a permanent director of national intelligence while President Trump pressures for the Save America Act; intra-party tensions rise as votes on key policies and tools like FISA 702 loom, threatening GOP unity ahead of the midterms.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Catholic leaders have urged the Senate to oppose a section of the Clarity Act, arguing it could facilitate human trafficking and illicit finance by shielding decentralized software developers from prosecution. The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) provision is also opposed by law enforcement.
The US Senate passed a non-binding resolution urging President Trump to cease military actions against Iran. The vote was 50-48, with bipartisan support, and the resolution requires congressional authorization for continued hostilities.
The Senate passed a symbolic Iran war powers resolution 50-48, directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities. The vote, with bipartisan support, signals congressional resistance to Trump's Iran policy.
The "21st Century Road to Housing Act" passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support, aiming to make homeownership more affordable by encouraging construction and banning corporate investors from buying single-family homes for rent. The bill now heads to President Trump's desk.
The US Senate approved a war powers resolution 50-48, rebuking President Trump and preventing further hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, highlighting public discontent ahead of elections.
The US Senate passed a resolution to pause President Trump's military campaign against Iran and seek congressional approval for further action. The vote, 50-48, marks the first time both chambers of Congress have approved such a measure, though a presidential veto is expected.
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, testified before the Senate Banking Committee on how digital assets could address affordability issues. However, most lawmakers showed little interest, with Senator John Kennedy dismissing his points and Senator Jim Banks asking a specific question about remittances.
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, testified on how digital assets could solve affordability issues, but received a muted response from most senators, with some dismissing his claims.
Labor secured Senate support for tax changes, but a deal with the Greens to extend an NDIS inquiry could jeopardize other budget measures. The Coalition, angered by the tax deal, may withhold support for NDIS reforms, leaving them friendless in the Senate.
The US Senate has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) until the end of 2030. The bill, aimed at boosting housing supply, passed with broad bipartisan support.
Senator David Pocock urges the Australian government to prevent tech giants from using Australian content to train AI models, as cabinet debates copyright rule changes. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young calls for a moratorium on new datacentres.
An NPR analysis reveals Donald Trump's evolving endorsement strategy in Republican politics. He now endorses candidates earlier and more frequently, with a focus on incumbents in safe seats, effectively clearing the field for his chosen contenders.
The US Senate passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which includes a ban on the Federal Reserve creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC) until 2030. The bill, expected to pass the House, aims to increase housing supply and includes carve-outs for stablecoins.
