SEC Chairman Paul Atkins warns the agency will establish its own crypto market rules if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act, emphasizing the need for statutory certainty over administrative actions.
Former President Joe Biden drops lawsuit, allowing release of 2016-2017 conversations with memoir ghostwriter to a Republican-led congressional committee, following a 2-1 appellate court ruling in favor of public disclosure.
China's top tech companies denied a US congressional delegation meetings, reflecting Beijing's selective AI diplomacy approach amid narrowing dialogue channels despite ongoing AI safety talks.
A previsão de déficit primário para 2026 foi reduzida para R$ 52 bilhões, devido a uma queda nas previsões de gastos obrigatórios. A estimativa inclui precatórios e gastos excluídos da meta fiscal.
O governo anunciou desbloqueio de R$ 5,7 bilhões de gastos não obrigatórios em 2026, reduzindo o total bloqueado para R$ 17,9 bilhões. Ajustes em estimativas de despesas obrigatórias, como pessoal e benefícios, permitiram a liberação.
The US House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), banning Congress members, spouses, and dependent children from buying publicly traded stocks, with penalties for violations. Critics argue it doesn't go far enough, allowing existing stock ownership and sales with notice.
Former US Senator Joe Manchin, 78, alongside his daughter Heather, has launched a council to recruit and support independent candidates for congressional races, aiming to promote centrist voices who can work across party lines.
President Murmu accepted Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, effective immediately, after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended. Bittu, a former Congress MP who joined BJP, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
Wang Hong and Deng Yu, Chinese mathematicians who entered university in 2007, were awarded the highest honor for mathematicians under 40 by the International Congress of Mathematicians, marking the first time Chinese nationals have received the prestigious "Nobel Prize of mathematics."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week, following a visit to Kyiv by US right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who has notably reversed her previous anti-Ukraine stance after experiencing an air raid and witnessing the conflict firsthand.
Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar joined protests at Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak, welcoming dialogue between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Union government. He expressed hope for a positive outcome while criticizing past fear of Modi and Shah, urging fearlessness.
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announced that US administration officials plan to visit Russia, alongside a potential visit by US Congress members this fall or winter. She also hinted at an upcoming announcement involving Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
O governo brasileiro prorrogou o subsídio de R$ 0,44 por litro da gasolina por mais 30 dias, a partir de 26 de maio, devido ao agravamento da guerra no Oriente Médio e à alta do preço do petróleo. O subsídio de R$ 1,12 por litro do diesel também foi estendido por 60 dias.
A federal judicial panel allowed Tennessee to implement a new congressional map that divides a majority-Black district in Memphis, granting a legal victory to Republicans aiming for an additional seat in midterm elections. Opponents argued racial discrimination, but judges found no direct evidence, citing partisan politics as the likely motivation.
O Conselho Monetário Nacional (CMN) regulamentou uma nova linha de crédito para refinanciar dívidas rurais em até 10 anos, visando produtores e cooperativas afetados por perdas climáticas e queda de preços entre 2019 e 2025. A medida, que integra um pacote governamental, oferece juros reduzidos e prazos estendidos.
Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi for not addressing demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, calling PM Modi's video message an insult to students' intelligence. Modi announced a new Bill for stringent punishment against paper leaks, while protests continue nationwide.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the US Senate's Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, acknowledging it's "not perfect" but necessary for market stability. His stance contrasts with other financial leaders like Jamie Dimon and many Democrats, who raise concerns about investor protection and ethics provisions related to presidential crypto investments.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley denied a friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a House Oversight Committee hearing, despite past emails calling Epstein 'family.' Staley, who resigned from Barclays over his Epstein ties, faces an industry ban and a shareholder lawsuit, while Barclays and JPMorgan Chase have also faced legal scrutiny regarding Epstein.
The U.S. Congress split on advancing war powers resolutions aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to end the escalated conflict with Iran. The Senate rejected a measure 47-49, while the House approved a similar one 214-208, though a presidential veto is expected.
The US House approved a non-binding resolution 214-208 to remove forces from Iran hostilities, a symbolic rebuke to President Trump amid intensifying attacks. A Senate attempt failed. Lawmakers cited an 'illegal war' lacking clear mission, while opponents defended the mission.
Former New York Jets kicker Jay Feely, backed by Donald Trump, won the GOP primary and will face ex-team doctor Amish Shah, who won the Democratic primary despite party leadership opposition, in an Arizona congressional race.
US Democrats, led by Reps. Khanna, Suozzi, and Dingell, introduced a bill to create an Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing. Funded by up to $15bn annually from China tariffs, it aims to revitalize domestic manufacturing, particularly in de-industrialized areas, supporting small and medium-sized businesses.
Congress is advancing proposals in the farm bill to expand land preservation tax incentives, creating a new program for landowners to keep forests intact. This comes as the IRS continues to scrutinize syndicated conservation easements used for inflated tax deductions, while legitimate individual easements remain valuable.
Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, allege IRS chief Frank Bisignano lied to Congress about staffing levels, citing internal reports and news that contradict his testimony. They demand an explanation, warning of potential penalties for false statements.
