Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, will receive a US visa to watch her son play at the World Cup after House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened to waive fees, resolving earlier cost issues.
Leaders of Senate Banking and House Financial Services committees released updated text for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, including a ban on the Fed issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) until December 31, 2030. The bill also includes limits on institutional homebuyers and community banking provisions.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, enter the US for the World Cup. Evora couldn't afford the visa bond, despite recent US policy changes.
The US House of Representatives failed to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before its Friday expiration, risking its first lapse. The failure is linked to protests over a controversial Trump ally's appointment to oversee intelligence agencies, despite the law being critical for national security.
The US House Committee on Appropriations has proposed a $2 billion defense bill for Taiwan, including $1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative for medical support, training, and joint uncrewed systems development, and another $1 billion for replacing defense articles.
The US House rejected a proposal to extend a key foreign surveillance program (Section 702 of FISA) through July 2, causing it to expire Friday. Democrats withheld support due to President Trump's controversial appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI, citing his lack of national security experience and alleged political motivations.
The U.S. House rejected a short-term extension of a key foreign surveillance program (Section 702 of FISA), which is set to expire Friday. Democrats withheld support due to President Trump's controversial pick for acting DNI, Bill Pulte, citing his lack of national security experience and alleged political motivations. Nineteen Republicans also voted against the measure.
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a "grave error in judgment." Epstein's former assistant, Lesley Groff, also testified, facing skepticism about her awareness of Epstein's crimes.
Das US-Repräsentantenhaus lehnte die Verlängerung eines umstrittenen Überwachungsprogramms (FISA Abschnitt 702) mit 198 zu 218 Stimmen ab. Demokraten stimmten dagegen, solange Bill Pulte nicht von seiner Ernennung zum Geheimdienstkoordinator zurücktritt.
The U.S. House rejected a proposal to extend a key foreign surveillance program (Section 702 of FISA) through July 2, as Democrats withheld support due to President Trump's controversial pick for acting DNI, Bill Pulte. The program is set to expire Friday.
Bill Gates told a US House panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein that his meetings with the disgraced financier were a 'grave error in judgment.' Gates acknowledged any contact that lent legitimacy to Epstein's image was regrettable and stated he should never have met him.
Bill Gates testified before a US House committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting he "did not fully understand the extent of Epstein's crimes" and "should not have met him." Gates denied any involvement in Epstein's criminal activities.
Bill Gates testified at a US House hearing that his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein were a "grave error in judgment" and that he was unaware of Epstein's sex crimes. Gates stated he never witnessed or learned of Epstein's criminal activities and that their association was limited and ended in 2014.
Bill Gates testified to the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, denying any wrongdoing and stating he was unaware of Epstein's criminal conduct. Gates acknowledged meeting Epstein between 2011-2014 for philanthropic discussions but stated their interactions ended in December 2014.
The US House Ways and Means Committee has released seven draft bills to clarify and simplify digital asset taxation, including reduced paperwork for crypto holders, clarity on mining/staking, and a potential 'de minimis' exception for small transactions, ahead of a Tuesday hearing.
The US House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Support Act, authorizing $1 billion in security/reconstruction aid and $8 billion in loans to Ukraine, along with stringent sanctions on Russia, despite facing a Senate uphill battle and a likely veto from President Trump.
House Republicans propose adding restrictions on lawmakers' use of prediction markets to a stalled stock trading ban bill, limiting bets on elections and public policy but allowing those on sports and entertainment.
The US House of Representatives voted to end hostilities with Iran, a move President Trump called "unpatriotic" despite his claims the war is over. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, highlighting internal party divisions.
The IAEA is concerned about restricted access to Iranian nuclear sites, while the US House voted to end military operations against Iran, sparking a rebuke from President Trump. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader warns against 'doubt and despair' sown by enemies.
A Ukraine support bill, though outdated, passed a procedural vote in the US House of Representatives. Analyst Malek Dudakov sees this as a trend of weakening President Trump's influence, with lawmakers increasingly challenging his administration.
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to limit President Trump's ability to take further military action against Iran without congressional approval. The vote followed 'Operation Epic Fury' and comes amid stalled negotiations.
The US House of Representatives has voted to invoke the War Powers Act, demanding an end to President Trump's conflict with Iran. Despite the vote, the measure faces significant hurdles due to Trump's veto power and Republican control of the Senate.
Israel plans to continue operations in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire, with Defense Minister Israel Katz stating "freedom of action" to strike Beirut. Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers against Iran, though its impact is symbolic.
Nine US House Democrats have asked the FTC to investigate prediction markets for potentially misleading advertising, contrasting their public-facing gambling-like language with their claims to regulators as financial tools. They seek information on potential enforcement actions.
