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US Senate passes Russia‑Iran sanctions bill

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Latest: US Senate passes Russia oil sanctions as Iran eyes Hormuz ship ban

On August 6, 2026 the U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, voting 86‑11. The bill, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, imposes primary and secondary sanc

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Musk DOGE government reform controversy

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Latest: Elon Musk's DOGE Initiative Sparks Turmoil in U.S. Government

In late July 2026 Elon Musk defended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a Trump‑era agency he led—after it slashed funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development. Musk claimed the cuts caused “zero”

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US CLARITY Act vote delayed to September

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Latest: U.S. Senate Delays Crypto CLARITY Act Vote to September

The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act remains stalled in the Senate as the chamber entered its August recess. After clearing the Senate Banking and Agricultural Committees and a merged draft being completed, the White Ho

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US Senate child online safety legislation

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Latest: US Senate Commerce Committee advances child online safety bills

In late July 2026 the Senate Commerce Committee marked up the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), moving the proposal toward a full Senate vote. The bill, backed by child‑protection groups such as SAVE, would impose a “duty o

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Trump memecoin controversy in US

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Latest: US Senators Push SEC to Investigate Trump Memecoin After $3.8B Losses

In late July 2026, Donald Trump’s team moved roughly $16.9 million worth of the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin to three custody wallets, shifting about 9.6 % of the token’s total supply. The transfers occurred amid Sena

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Delta‑DraftKings in‑flight sports prediction launch

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Latest: Delta Air Lines and DraftKings Launch SkyPicks In-Flight Sports Prediction Contest

Delta Air Lines partnered with DraftKings to roll out SkyPicks, a free‑play sports prediction game for passengers on U.S. domestic flights equipped with Wi‑Fi. Launched on July 29, 2026, the service lets SkyMiles members