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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's New Fans Face Unique Challenges

Imagine this—Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US now hold over a million tokens, roughly 5% of the total supply. That's almost the same amount the mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, owns! But here's a twist: a Senate ally of former President Trump wants to sell some Federal Reserve gol

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Does Matt Whitaker Have What It Takes for NATO?

Matt Whitaker, picked by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of NATO ambassador, might face a bumpy road through confirmation hearings. Whitaker's a former U. S. attorney, lobbyist, and briefly served as acting attorney general during Trump's first term. However, he seems short on foreign affa

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Women in Combat: A Senator's Rebuke

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and soldier, is Trump's pick for defense secretary. However, his opposition to women in combat roles has stirred up controversy, especially among those like Senator Tammy Duckworth who have served in combat themselves. Duckworth, who lost her legs in a Black Hawk

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Why Republicans See a Long Senate Reign Ahead

Republicans are feeling confident about keeping their Senate majority for years to come. Senate GOP campaign chief Steve Daines believes their victory in the 2024 election, with 53 seats under their belt, could mean long-term control. Democrats had a tough map in 2024, but things might not get much

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Senate Deal: More Biden Judges Confirmed, Appeals Nominees Left Out

In a late-night agreement, Senate leaders have struck a deal that will allow Democrats to confirm several of President Joe Biden's district court nominees. This deal comes with a trade-off: the four pending appeals court nominees will not get a vote. Some liberal activists are upset, fearing that th

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Threat to Senators: A Democracy Warning?

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

House Panel to Vote on Releasing Gaetz Report

On Wednesday, the House ethics committee is set to vote on making public a report about former Republican representative Matt Gaetz. The report looks into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other misdeeds against Gaetz, who was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Trump's Bold Cabinet Picks: A Storm Brewing in Washington

President-elect Donald Trump is standing firm on his controversial Cabinet choices, despite growing criticism and questions about their qualifications. Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are all facing heat as their nominations hang in the balance. These picks are sti

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Will the GOP Bow to Trump's Extreme Nominees?

In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

House GOP: Closer to Trump Than Ever

The House of Representatives is now more aligned with Donald Trump than ever before. A large chunk of the Republican members, about two-thirds, are new to Congress and have only known Trump as their party leader. This makes Trump's agenda easier to push through the House compared to the Senate, wher

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