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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Funding Fight: Schumer Pushes Back Against Cuts

Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is making a strong case to undo recent budget cuts and even boost funding for key programs. He shared his plans at a recent event hosted by the Center for American Progress. Schumer's focus is on reversing the cuts made by the Department of Government

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Jan 16 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Rules on Hold: What's Next for Digital Money?

The Senate Banking Committee had big plans to vote on a major crypto law, but things didn't go as expected. The CLARITY Act, which aims to set rules for the crypto market, was supposed to be voted on, but it got delayed. Why? Well, some big names in the crypto world pulled their support, and there w

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

House Votes to Extend Health Insurance Help

In a surprising move, the House of Representatives took a big step toward extending health insurance subsidies that expired last month. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act, help about 22 million people afford their health insurance. The vote was close, with 221 in favor and 205 against

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Dec 21 2025CRYPTO

Lawmakers Aim to Simplify Crypto Tax Rules

In a move to bring clarity to the often confusing world of cryptocurrency taxes, two lawmakers from different parties are teaming up to create a new tax framework. This isn't just about any old crypto rules, but specifically about stablecoins and the rewards people earn for verifying transactions on

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Jun 18 2025CRYPTO

The Senate's Big Move on Stablecoins

The Senate has made a significant step forward in the world of digital money. They passed a law to regulate stablecoins, which are a type of cryptocurrency designed to keep a steady value. This is a big deal because it's the first time the U. S. government is setting rules for these digital tokens.

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

New Law Targets Revenge Porn and Deepfakes

The House recently approved a significant law. This law targets the harmful practice of sharing sexually explicit images without consent. This includes both real photos and AI-generated ones, known as "deepfakes. " The bill, named the Take It Down Act, requires online platforms to remove such con

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Winter's Warmth: A Chill for Local Businesses

The winter season in Wisconsin usually brings a flurry of activity to the state's economy. However, recent warmer winters have left many businesses struggling. This shift in weather patterns has led to a push for a new law to help these businesses stay afloat. Businesses that depend on winter activ

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Senate Rebukes Trump's Trade War with Canada

The United States Senate took a stand against President Donald Trump's trade policies. A resolution passed in the Senate, with support from both Republicans and Democrats, aimed to block Trump's tariffs on Canada. This move was a direct challenge to Trump's trade strategies, which have been a conten

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Parents in Politics: A Surprising Vote Shakes Up Congress

In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives found itself in a state of temporary chaos. This happened after a group of Republicans joined forces with Democrats to block a rule proposed by their own party's leadership. The rule in question aimed to stop a vote on allowing new parents

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Congress Faces Proxy Voting Debate

Congress is at a crossroads. Some lawmakers want to allow new parents to vote remotely. Others are against it. This debate is heating up. The push for change started over a year ago. A group of younger lawmakers led by Representative Anna Paulina Luna began advocating for this change. She wanted ne

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