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Senate passes landmark crypto regulation bill on a bipartisan vote, sending it to the House

The 68-30 vote on the GENIUS Act was the first time that the Senate has passed major legislation to regulate digital assets.

CBS News on MSN · 18h

Senate passes landmark crypto regulation bill with bipartisan support

It advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee in March with bipartisan backing, but bled Democratic support weeks later when it was revealed that an Abu Dhabi-backed firm would use $2 billion in stablecoin purchased from Trump family-linked crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, to invest in Binance.

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Senate is expected to pass a crypto bill without addressing Trump’s investments

The Senate is voting on legislation regulating a form of cryptocurrency called stablecoins. The bill is the first in what’s expected to be a wave of crypto-friendly legislation in Congress following the industry’s heavy spending in last year’s election.

Senate, Medicaid and Trump

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Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump’s big bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Monday proposed deeper Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements for parents of teens, as a way to offset the costs of making President Donald Trump’s tax breaks more permanent in draft legislation unveiled for his “big, beautiful bill.”

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Senate tax bill stumbling blocks: Medicaid cuts, SALT and deficit explosion

After weeks of negotiations, it's unclear whether Republican senators are any closer to finding the votes to approve the package.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 19h

Senate GOP’s Medicaid Cuts Mean New Trouble for Trump Megabill

WASHINGTON—Senate Republicans’ plan to extract more savings from Medicaid as part of their revised tax and spending package triggered a backlash within the party, raising concerns that leaders could miss their self-imposed deadline of getting the bill to President Trump’s desk by July 4.

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Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

Washington state taxpayers have covered about half a billion dollars in legal claims in the past year alone. Beyond foster ...

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Hospitals, used to getting their way in Washington, stunned by Senate Medicaid plan

One of the most powerful lobbies in Washington is redoubling its efforts to avoid a cut to Medicaid payments in the GOP’s megabill. Hospital executives weren’t happy last month when the House included ...

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While cutting solar and wind, Senate GOP plans rewards for oil drillers

The Senate version of President Donald Trump’s tax-cutting bill slashes green energy tax credits but contains lucrative ...

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First Senate hearing on Biden health ‘cover-up’ to serve as roadmap for investigations

Senate Republicans will put the focus back on former President Joe Biden with their first hearing Wednesday on his cognitive ...

US Senate Democrats Demand Kennedy Explain Canceling Bird Flu Vaccine Contract

President Donald Trump's administration last month canceled a $590-million contract awarded to Moderna in January by outgoing ...

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Padilla says in Senate 'it's time to wake up' after forced removal from Noem's event

Sen. Alex Padilla is encouraging Americans to peacefully protest against President Donald Trump’s administration in his first ...

Washington legislators condemn political violence following Minnesota shooting

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Washington House and Senate released a joint statement Sunday condemning ...

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Senate seersucker tradition fosters bipartisanship in polarizing times

Senators celebrated the 12th annual bipartisan Seersucker Day this week. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) was named the Democratic ...

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