US Congress

A Coinbase executive and crypto adviser predict the Senate Banking Committee will hold its markup on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act this month, leaving time for a potential Senate floor vote in June as lawmakers target July 4 passage.

April 28, 2026 由 AI 报道

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), absent from the House since early March due to a personal medical issue that raised concerns among colleagues, announced Monday he expects a full recovery and return soon. Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed recent contact, amid a competitive re-election and slim GOP majority.

President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social Tuesday that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. ET. Dozens of congressional Democrats decried the rhetoric as unhinged and genocidal, calling for his removal from office and urging the military to refuse illegal orders. Most Republicans remained silent or supportive, though a few criticized the language.

April 06, 2026 由 AI 报道

A recent poll indicates narrow support for a mid-decade redistricting amendment in Virginia, with likely voters backing it 52-47%. The measure aims to redraw congressional maps from a 6-5 Democratic edge to 10-1 in their favor, potentially affecting House control during President Donald Trump's term. Early voting ends April 18, with the ballot decision on April 21.

Airline executives are urging Congress to end a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse that began February 14, warning that unpaid TSA officers and rising staffing disruptions are contributing to long checkpoint lines as spring break travel ramps up.

March 12, 2026 由 AI 报道

U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley of California has changed his party affiliation from Republican to independent amid redistricting changes. The move comes as his district faces alterations due to gerrymandering, potentially complicating his reelection. Kiley emphasized that his political positions remain unchanged and he aims to foster bipartisanship.