Crypto is a hot topic in Congress right now. With less than 40 days left in the year, lawmakers have a lot to tackle. They need to confirm new leaders for financial agencies and figure out how to regulate the crypto market. The Senate has been busy. They just advanced Mike Selig's nomination to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). If approved, he'll...
Idaho's congressional representatives, Russ Fulcher, Mike Simpson, Jim Risch, and Mike Crapo, recently found themselves on the winning side of a vote to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This might come as a surprise to those who remember their initial resistance to the idea. Just two months prior, Fulcher and Simpson had voted against releasing the files...
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican figure, has decided to step down from her role in Congress. This move comes after a public disagreement with former President Donald Trump, who has been a significant influence in her political career. Despite their recent clash, Trump expressed a desire to see Greene return to politics someday, acknowledging the challen...
Football season is here, and it's a big day for fans. The Cougars are playing, and everyone is excited. But watching the game isn't as easy as it used to be. Remember when you could just turn on the TV and watch? Now, it's a mess. You need a bunch of apps and subscriptions. It's like trying to solve a puzzle just to see a game. And don't get started on the commercial...
Many famous actors had humble beginnings. Before they became household names, they were in TV commercials. These ads show a different side of celebrities. They were just starting out, and some looked a bit awkward. But that's okay! It's part of their journey. Take Leonardo DiCaprio, for example. Before Titanic, he was selling gum. Courteney Cox, known for Friends, o...
In Indiana, a rare public fight is happening between Governor Mike Braun and Senate President Rodric Bray. Both are Republicans, but they disagree on redrawing voting maps. Braun, backed by former President Donald Trump, wants new maps drawn. Bray says no. This is unusual because leaders from the same party usually work things out privately. Braun thinks Bray is blo...
Destiny USA, a huge mall in Syracuse, New York, is in a legal battle with a virtual reality gaming company. The mall wants to evict Zero Latency, a VR gaming venue, because its lease ended a while ago. The mall says Zero Latency should have left by the end of summer, but the company is still there. Zero Latency opened in May 2023 and offers immersive gaming experien...
The FBI spinoff show, CIA, is getting a big shake-up. The network CBS has made some major changes to the cast and crew. First, they had to find a new actor for a key role after one of the main cast members left. They chose Necar Zadegan, who many know from her roles in NCIS: New Orleans and 24. She's also been on Broadway in a big play called Bengal Tiger at the Bagh...
Slovakia is asking NATO to enhance its air defenses. This request came from Prime Minister Robert Fico after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Fico also emphasized that Slovakia will decide its own defense spending plans, even as other NATO members increase their military budgets. Slovakia has been vocal about not fully supporting the EU's approach...
A significant political figure has passed away, and the event has sparked discussions about the current state of U. S. politics. Dick Cheney, who served as vice president under George W. Bush, was laid to rest in Washington. His funeral was attended by many high-profile figures, but notably absent were President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Cheney was k...