US Democratic lawmakers met with Puerto Rican mayors to address concerns about slow recovery from hurricanes and earthquakes. They pledged to push for faster reimbursements and project approvals, citing issues with federal funding disbursement and FEMA staffing.
US Democratic lawmakers met with Puerto Rican mayors to address concerns about slow recovery from hurricanes and earthquakes. They pledged to expedite reimbursements and project approvals, citing issues with FEMA staffing and past policy delays. Despite billions allocated, significant funds remain undisbursed due to ongoing challenges.
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, 38, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte, currently director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has no intelligence experience but is a loyal Trump supporter. His appointment has drawn criticism from lawmakers.
The US Senate is set to resume consideration of the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill passed by the House. The bill, which aims to give more authority to the commodities regulator over digital assets, faces debate over stablecoins and ethics provisions, with a potential Senate vote by August.
Democratic lawmakers visited the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey after being denied entry earlier, amid a detainee hunger strike over poor living conditions, sparking protests and clashes with ICE agents.
The crypto lobby is significantly increasing its political spending for the 2026 US midterm elections, with PACs and executives donating over $500 million. While much of this money favors Republicans due to deregulation stances, crypto PACs have also spent heavily against Democrats, with mixed results in primaries.
Oregon voters rejected a gas tax increase passed by Democrats, a win for Republicans who campaigned on affordability as war with Iran drives up fuel prices. The measure, known as Measure 120, aimed to fund road improvements.
Oregon voters rejected a gas tax increase passed by Democrats, a win for Republicans who linked the vote to soaring gas prices due to the war with Iran. The measure, Measure 120, aimed to fund road improvements but faced opposition amid rising costs.
The DOJ has granted Donald Trump, his family, and businesses immunity from ongoing tax audits. This follows Trump's settlement of a $10bn lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information. Critics call the move 'corruption' and 'unconstitutional'.
Roza, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, testified in a House Democrats' hearing about being recruited at 18, promised a modelling career, and subjected to rape by Epstein over three years while he was under house arrest.
Democratic lawmakers including Jeff Merkley are urging the CFTC to issue rules curbing prediction markets, prohibiting event contracts on elections, war, sports and government actions. The letter cites concerns over insider trading following a U.S. soldier's arrest for allegedly placing $400,000 in bets on Polymarket ahead of military action in Venezuela, and Kalshi's suspension of three political candidates for trading on their own campaigns.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced nearly six hours of questioning from the House Armed Services Committee in his first testimony under oath since the Iran war began. Democrats criticized the conflict as an expensive "war of choice" waged without Congressional approval, with the war costing $25bn so far. The White House has requested a record $1.5tn defense budget, while a ceasefire with Iran allows for peace talks. The hearing also addressed a deadly Minab strike that killed 168 people, including 110 children, which US investigators believe American forces may have unintentionally caused.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress that the Iran war, now in its third month, has cost $25 billion so far, with estimates suggesting it could reach $1 trillion. Hegseth called congressional Democrats the biggest 'adversary' and said Iran's nuclear facilities have been 'obliterated,' though ranking member Adam Smith countered that Iran's nuclear program remains intact and the administration lacks a clear winning strategy.
Democratic lawmakers are discussing a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump over the war on Iran, Time has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
