US Senators Press State Department Over Student-Visa Appointment Delays
Thirty US senators urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address severe student-visa appointment delays threatening the upcoming academic year for international students.
Thirty US senators urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address severe student-visa appointment delays threatening the upcoming academic year for international students.

US senators sent a letter to the CFTC questioning plans to crack down on prediction markets offering bets on wildfires, citing risks of arson and minimized community suffering.

A group of Democratic US senators warned the CFTC that prediction markets allowing bets on wildfires could incentivize arson and minimize community suffering, citing platforms like Polymarket.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Blanche's nomination in a 12-10 party-line vote following debates over his relationship with Trump and a related legal settlement.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Blanche's nomination in a 12-10 party-line vote following a two-hour debate over his relationship with Donald Trump and a disputed legal settlement.

Several US senators wrote a letter to the CFTC inquiring about plans to crack down on prediction markets offering contracts to bet on wildfires, citing risks of arson and profiting off community suffering.

Senator Bernie Moreno has introduced a bill to restrict the use of vehicle software and hardware from companies with significant Chinese ownership in the US, citing national security concerns. The bill would prohibit connected vehicles if their manufacturer is more than 15% owned or controlled by Chinese entities.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer denied that President Trump's tariffs have increased prices for American families, despite senators Elizabeth Warren and Raphael Warnock presenting data and arguments linking tariffs to higher inflation and cost-of-living concerns.
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US Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have asked the CFTC to investigate Polymarket, a prediction market platform, for allegedly paying social media influencers to create fake bet videos without proper disclosure. The senators expressed concern over deceptive marketing tactics promoting gambling-style products.

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced the SABER Act, proposing to use frozen Russian Central Bank assets to fund weapons purchases for Ukraine. The bill aims to leverage seized Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine's defense needs.
A data leak has exposed the membership of Dialog, an invitation-only society co-founded by Peter Thiel. The leaked roster includes powerful figures from politics, tech, and defense, with a retreat planned near Dublin. The leak also revealed unusual session topics and a dating app for members.
A data leak has exposed the membership of Dialog, an invitation-only society co-founded by Peter Thiel. The leaked roster includes powerful figures from politics, tech, and defense, with a retreat planned near Dublin. The leak also revealed unusual session topics and a dating app for members.

A bipartisan group of US senators, led by Cynthia Lummis, urged the Treasury to allow state authorities to regulate stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. They emphasized preserving the dual banking system and ensuring a flexible state certification process for stablecoins under $10 billion market value.
US Senators Markey and Blumenthal are calling on NHTSA to investigate Tesla's self-published crash statistics for its Full Self-Driving system, citing a Reuters report alleging exaggerated safety claims and misleading comparisons.

The JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden, aims to prevent federal agencies from coercing broadcasters and tech platforms into restricting protected speech, allowing victims to sue for compensatory damages.

US Senators have introduced a resolution reaffirming support for the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, urging the Trump administration to formally notify Congress of a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan and emphasizing that the US will not consult Beijing on arms sales.

Russia's President Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly drone attack in Luhansk, vowing retaliation. Ukraine denied the claims, stating it targeted Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Czech President Pavel urged NATO to respond assertively to Russian provocations.

US Senators introduced a resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the US-Taiwan partnership, including the Six Assurances, emphasizing no consultation with Beijing on arms sales. Senator Shaheen called for the Trump administration to notify Congress of a $14 billion arms sale.

Over 500 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three near Moscow. Romania found an unexploded projectile. The US let a sanctions waiver for Russian oil purchases lapse, impacting India.

A leaked list shows Senate Banking Committee members have filed more than 100 amendments to a crypto bill, highlighting the issues likely to be debated at a markup on Thursday.

Three companies reportedly pressed US senators for changes to a crypto bill, removing language that would require them to offer trading on tokens “not readily susceptible to manipulation.”

More than 120 entities associated with the crypto and blockchain industry signed onto a letter urging US Senators to move forward with a crypto market structure bill.