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...
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...
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...
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...
The 1985 Chicago Bears were not just a football team; they were a phenomenon. Their song and dance video, "The Super Bowl Shuffle, " became a cultural moment that transcended sports. But how did it all come together? The documentary "The Shuffle, " produced by HBO and NFL Films, takes viewers behind the scenes of this iconic creation. One surprising detail is the in...
November 20th is a special day for many famous faces. It's a day when musicians, actors, and other stars celebrate another trip around the sun. Among the notable names are Dierks Bentley and Bo Derek, who are adding another year to their lives. But they're not alone. A whole bunch of other celebrities also share this birthday. Let's start with the music scene. Singe...
The Steam Machine is making waves in the gaming world, and not just because it's a new piece of hardware. Analysts are suggesting that it could be a significant challenge for Microsoft, especially when it comes to their Xbox console sales. Microsoft has been quite welcoming to the Steam Machine, despite it looking like a direct competitor to their own gaming strateg...
The U. S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a repeal of a contentious Senate rule. This rule lets senators sue the government for $500, 000 if their phone records are checked without notice. The vote highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party. The rule in question was quietly added to a larger bill that recently ended a lengthy government shut...