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House Passes Major Crypto FIT21 Bill Despite SEC Pushback
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT 21) on Wednesday, establishing a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The bill passed with a vote of 279-136, receiving support from 71 Democrats and 208 Republicans, despite opposition from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and the White House. 
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT 21) on Wednesday, establishing a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The bill passed with a vote of 279-136, receiving support from 71 Democrats and 208 Republicans, despite opposition from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and the White House. -
Shouting Match Erupts in Trump Classified Documents Hearing as Prosecutors and Defense Clash
A federal court hearing in the high-profile Mar-a-Lago classified documents case descended into a heated shouting match on Wednesday as attorneys clashed over allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. The contentious proceedings underscored the intense legal battles ahead for former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. 
A federal court hearing in the high-profile Mar-a-Lago classified documents case descended into a heated shouting match on Wednesday as attorneys clashed over allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. The contentious proceedings underscored the intense legal battles ahead for former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. -
Gap Between Nations Recognizing Israeli and Palestinian Statehood Narrows as European Countries Shift Stance
Norway, Ireland, and Spain have announced their decision to formally recognize Palestine as a state on Tuesday, prompting a swift and sharp response from Israel. The move has led to Israel immediately recalling its envoys to Ireland and Norway for "urgent consultations" and threatening to withdraw its ambassador from Spain. 
Norway, Ireland, and Spain have announced their decision to formally recognize Palestine as a state on Tuesday, prompting a swift and sharp response from Israel. The move has led to Israel immediately recalling its envoys to Ireland and Norway for "urgent consultations" and threatening to withdraw its ambassador from Spain. -
Fani Willis Wins Georgia Democratic Primary Amid Ongoing Investigations and Trump Case Appeal
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis emerged victorious in the Georgia Democratic primary Tuesday, defeating attorney and author Christian Wise Smith, the Associated Press projects. The 52-year-old prosecutor, who is leading the high-profile 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants, will now face Republican challenger Courtney Kramer in the general election this fall. 
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis emerged victorious in the Georgia Democratic primary Tuesday, defeating attorney and author Christian Wise Smith, the Associated Press projects. The 52-year-old prosecutor, who is leading the high-profile 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants, will now face Republican challenger Courtney Kramer in the general election this fall. -
Senator Bob Menendez's Home Raid Reveals Stash of Gold Bars and Cash, Raising Corruption Concerns
In a stunning revelation during Senator Bob Menendez's federal bribery trial, new photos presented in court on Thursday showcased over $600,000 in cash and gold bars discovered during an FBI raid on the New Jersey Democrat's Englewood Cliffs home in June 2022. 
In a stunning revelation during Senator Bob Menendez's federal bribery trial, new photos presented in court on Thursday showcased over $600,000 in cash and gold bars discovered during an FBI raid on the New Jersey Democrat's Englewood Cliffs home in June 2022. -
Yellen Urges G7 to Respond to China's Industrial Overcapacity in 'Strategic and United Way'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on the United States and Europe to respond to China's industrial overcapacity in a "strategic and united way" to protect manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic. During a visit to Frankfurt on Tuesday, Yellen stressed the importance of the U.S.-European alliance in addressing the challenges posed by China's economic policies and excess industrial capacity. 
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on the United States and Europe to respond to China's industrial overcapacity in a "strategic and united way" to protect manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic. During a visit to Frankfurt on Tuesday, Yellen stressed the importance of the U.S.-European alliance in addressing the challenges posed by China's economic policies and excess industrial capacity. -
Arizona AG Reveals How Rudy Giuliani's Podcasting Helped Serve Him Indictment
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has shed light on the "remarkable" way her office located and served former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani with an indictment related to his alleged efforts to undermine the 2020 election result in the state. 
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has shed light on the "remarkable" way her office located and served former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani with an indictment related to his alleged efforts to undermine the 2020 election result in the state. -
Michael Cohen Admits to Stealing $30,000 from Trump Organization During Testimony
Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump's former lawyer, admitted to stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization. The confession came during a heated cross-examination by Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, who grilled Cohen on his past actions and credibility. 
Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump's former lawyer, admitted to stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization. The confession came during a heated cross-examination by Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, who grilled Cohen on his past actions and credibility. -
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Defends Calling Marjorie Taylor Greene's Comments 'Racist' Amid Heated Exchange
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is standing firm in her defense of labeling Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) comments toward her as "racist" during a heated House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday. 
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is standing firm in her defense of labeling Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) comments toward her as "racist" during a heated House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday. -
Rudy Giuliani Indicted at 80th Birthday Bash Amid Election Conspiracy Charges
Former New York City Mayor and ex-Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani received an unexpected surprise at his 80th birthday party in Palm Beach, Florida, when he was served with indictment papers. The indictment, related to a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona, was announced by Arizona's Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes on Friday. Former New York City Mayor and ex-Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani received an unexpected surprise at his 80th birthday party in Palm Beach, Florida, when he was served with indictment papers. The indictment, related to a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona, was announced by Arizona's Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes on Friday.
