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Blanche confirmed as AG, Murkowski opposes

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Latest: Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. Attorney General

On August 8, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche—former personal attorney to former President Donald Trump—as Attorney General by a 50-49 vote. Republican Senators Susan Collins (ME) and Lisa Murkowski (AK) join

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US Senate passes tariffs on top Russian oil buyers

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Latest: US Senate approves intensified sanctions on Russia and extension of Iran sanctions

In late July, the U.S. Senate voted 86-12 to open debate on a sanctions bill targeting third-party countries that continue importing Russian oil and gas. Moscow responded by extending its diesel and gasoline export ban u

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US Senate approves Russia‑Iran sanctions bill

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Latest: Ursula von der Leyen welcomes US Senate approval of Graham sanctions

On August 5-7, 2026, the U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 with an 86-11 vote. The bill imposes primary and secondary sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs,

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XRP price tests $1.00 amid ETF outflows and CLARITY delay

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Latest: XRP and FET face technical challenges amid market volatility

Since July 2026, XRP has remained largely confined to a narrow $1.00–$1.05 band. While institutional interest in XRP-linked ETFs grew through mid-2026, recent shifts show declining demand. Weekly ETF inflows collapsed by

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