U.S. Congress

Bitcoin volatility amid ETF flows and technical signals

458 clusters · 687 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Coinbase Bitcoin premium index enters fifth day of negative trend

Following a period of volatility in mid-August 2026, Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market entered a significant rally. The surge was primarily catalyzed by a U.S. Treasury announcement to increase the maximum si

US CLARITY Act faces security warnings and declining passage

68 clusters · 224 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: CLARITY Act: Senate Republicans release revised crypto bill

The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is approaching a critical procedural juncture, with a Senate cloture vote scheduled for September 15, 2026. The bill seeks to establish a market structure by dividing oversight betwee

US 2026 midterms: Battle for Congressional control intensfiy

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: U.S. midterm elections to determine control of Congress

As the November 3 midterm elections approach, the battle for control of Congress has intensified. While Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers, Democrats are considered favorites to flip the House of Repr

Greece‑Cyprus Great Sea Interconnector advances

13 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Great Sea Interconnector project nears implementation stage

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) continues to advance despite regulatory and geopolitical complexities. By late August 2026, the project faced potential delays due to pending regulatory decisions in Nicosia, specifical

US Senate passes tariffs on top Russian oil buyers

18 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: India-US trade deal nears finalization amid potential tariff challenges

In early August, the U.S. Senate passed the ‘Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’ with an 86-11 bipartisan vote. The legislation authorizes 100% tariffs on goods from the five largest importers of R

Elon Musk funds Republican midterm efforts via America PAC

10 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Elon Musk’s America PAC launches ads targeting Democrats in Senate races

By late July 2026, Elon Musk had reactivated America PAC, the super-PAC that funded Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. The group raised approximately $50 million this cycle, most of it from Musk, and announced plans to spend

U.S. voting rights and election regulation disputes

3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Members of Congress urge Supreme Court to block mail-in voting order

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing emergency requests from the Trump administration regarding two major election-related disputes ahead of the November midterm elections. First, the administration is seeking to reinsta

United States federal budget deficit expansion

8 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US federal budget deficit reaches $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026

The United States federal budget deficit reached record levels in July 2026, with the monthly shortfall reported at $432 billion. This represents a 48% increase compared to July 2025 and is the highest monthly deficit si

US Social Security: 2027 COLA and Solvency Projections

76 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Social Security faces funding challenges and rule changes

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to full electronic benefit delivery by the end of 2026. The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund faces imminent insolvency, with projections suggesting dep

Anthropic IPO speculation and regulatory pressure

17 clusters · 223 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Anthropic abandons $6 billion acquisition of Decart AI

In late summer 2026, Anthropic prepared for a massive initial public offering (IPO) that could potentially surpass SpaceX’s record-setting market entry. Following a confidential SEC filing, the company worked with major

US AI labor, regulation, and national security push

9 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bill Gates warns of AI autonomy risks

In late July 2026, U.S. labor unions secured contractual safeguards against AI-driven job loss, with the Newsguild-CWA reporting dozens of agreements containing AI protection clauses. The union movement is expanding, tho

Trump approval hits record low amid Iran and economic strain

99 clusters · 607 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump approval ratings decline among Republican base

President Trump’s approval ratings have hit a record low of 33 percent, according to a Focaldata poll for the Financial Times. This decline is increasingly visible within his own base; an NBC News survey shows strong app

U.S. military benefits dispute over Iran conflict

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: U.S. military families dispute combat benefits over Iran conflict status

U.S. military families, including the widow of Major Alex Klinner, have raised concerns regarding the denial of combat-related benefits and social entitlements following the deaths of service members during operations ag

Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction

15 clusters · 568 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump pursues physical legacy through Washington, D.C. renovations

Following a federal injunction on 24 August 2026 that halted construction due to a lack of congressional authorization, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling on 2 September 2026 allowing the White House ballroom project

U.S. automotive regulation and Chinese technology bans

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Automakers urge U.S. Congress to ban Chinese vehicles and software

U.S. lawmakers and automotive industry leaders are increasingly advocating for federal regulations regarding autonomous vehicles and protections against Chinese automotive technology. Initially, legislative efforts focu

Turkey intensifies F-35 push amid S-400 and regional impasse

65 clusters · 485 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece PM cites legal hurdles for Turkey's F-35 return

The deadlock over Turkey’s return to the F-35 programme remains complex. While President Donald Trump has indicated he may lift CAATSA sanctions, the U.S. Congress remains cautious, and the State Department maintains tha

Social security and pension updates in US, Mexico, and AR

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Social security and pension updates in US, Mexico, and Argentina

Social security and pension updates are being implemented across the United States, Mexico, and Argentina. In the United States, Social Security Administration payments for September are scheduled according to beneficia

U.S. midterm election voting and legal disputes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: U.S. midterm mail-in voting begins amid legal disputes

The U.S. midterm election cycle is unfolding amid significant changes to voting procedures and legal challenges. In North Carolina, proposed rules regarding absentee ballots, photo ID exceptions, and voting site conduct

US defense bill and Israel integration face Senate debate

23 clusters · 191 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Human rights groups urge U.S. Congress to cut military tech ties with Israel

The U.S. House has passed the $1.15 trillion FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a proposal to rename the Department of Defense the “Department of War.” As the bill moves to the Senate, Secr

US-Saudi nuclear deal submitted to Congress amid scrutiny

13 clusters · 709 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: US leaders engage in Middle East diplomacy amid nuclear deal scrutiny

Following the formal submission of the 30-year civilian-nuclear cooperation agreement to the U.S. Congress on 25 August 2026, new diplomatic and political tensions have emerged. The pact, which allows U.S. firms to suppl

Houthi militia security threats and geopolitical influence

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Houthi leader attacks researcher after U.S. Congress testimony

Researcher Nadwa al-Dawsari testified before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee regarding security threats posed by the Houthi militia in Yemen. Al-Dawsari warned that the group threatens international maritime nav

Anthropic legal and regulatory tensions with US government

5 clusters · 156 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Anthropic wins legal challenge against Pentagon designation

The AI company Anthropic has entered a period of heightened tension with the United States government. To manage expanding international relations and domestic government interactions, Anthropic appointed Mariano-Florent

US expands bans on foreign robotics and power inverters

17 clusters · 357 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Roborock debuts new flagship robot vacuums with FCC clearance

Following previous restrictions on telecom and surveillance gear, the FCC has significantly expanded its Covered List to include foreign-produced advanced robotic devices and network-connected power inverters. On 31 July

US Republican Party 2026 midterm election challenges

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Republicans face risks to Congressional majority in 2026 midterms

The Republican Party faces significant challenges in maintaining its narrow Congressional majorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While Republicans hold slim leads in both the Senate and the House, economic insta

SAVE America voting‑ID legislation push

67 clusters · 271 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: White House eyes post-election passage for SAVE America Act

The effort to enact a federal voter‑ID and citizenship‑verification law began in April 2026 when the GOP introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, described by critics as the most restrictive voting

U.S. legislative pressure on Serbia

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: U.S. Congress members propose legislation regarding Serbia

U.S. lawmakers Joe Wilson and Bill Keating have introduced bipartisan legislation targeting the Serbian administration under President Aleksandar Vučić. The proposed measures aim to increase pressure on Belgrade by sugge

ICE shooting investigation: Witnesses released, grand juryed

41 clusters · 835 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Victor Salgado Araujo released from detention after Houston ICE shooting

The investigation into the July 7 fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston has progressed with the release of all three key eyewitnesses from federal detention. Following legal petitions and fe

U.S. Air Force B-52 modernization challenges

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: US Air Force invests millions to modernize B-52 bombers

The U.S. Air Force's B-52 Stratofortress modernization program, aimed at transitioning the fleet to the B-52J configuration to ensure viability through the 2050s, is facing severe cost growth and schedule slips. A Govern

US-Iran conflict over intelligence infrastructure

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Iran strikes cause major damage to U.S. intelligence sites

Iranian missile and drone strikes have caused extensive damage to United States intelligence infrastructure and surveillance equipment throughout the Middle East. The attacks targeted command-and-control centers, radar s

US defense procurement inquiries by South Korea and Norway

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: North Korea condemns US approval of $125M missile sale to South Korea

The United States Department of State has approved defense procurement inquiries from South Korea and Norway. South Korea is seeking to purchase 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air guided missiles, a deal valued