SENATOR BRIAN SCHATZ

Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Crypto Law Fight: Senator Demands Clean Rules After Big Settlement

Senator Warren is stepping up her criticism of the SEC after it dropped a case against Tron founder Justin Sun. She says the agency gave Sun a free pass for investing $90 million in Donald Trump’s crypto ventures. Sun had poured money into the Trump family’s platform, World Liberty Financial, and

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Lindsey Graham’s “Free‑Speech Slip” Sparks Online Buzz

Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on a major news channel to defend U. S. and Israeli actions against Iran, claiming the moves were necessary to protect global safety. During his remarks he criticized several European countries that expressed worry about the strikes, calling them “lost” and urging th

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at the Upcoming GOP Race

Senator Dan Foreman faces a tough challenge from Rep. Lori McCann in the next primary. McCann has already proven she can win close contests, beating him by 200 votes in a three‑way race two years ago. In that same year, Foreman won by about 400 votes. The real test is the general election.

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Feb 10 2026CRYPTO

Crypto and Tokenization: A New Chance for Everyone

Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of Coinbase Global Inc. , used a post on X to highlight how digital currencies and tokenized assets can open doors for billions of people. He said these tools give a “level playing field” that helps anyone chase wealth, drawing on psychologist Jordan Peterson’s i

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Why Congress Matters in War Decisions

Senator Lisa Murkowski is making waves by standing up for Congress's role in war decisions. She's been vocal about the need for Congress to approve military actions, especially in Venezuela. This isn't about politics; it's about following the Constitution. The U. S. has been taking actions that coul

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Jan 25 2026OPINION

Is the National Education Association Losing Its Way?

Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana has raised serious concerns about the National Education Association (NEA). He thinks the NEA is focusing too much on political issues instead of education. The NEA is a big group that represents teachers and school workers. But Cassidy believes it's acting more l

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Jan 24 2026FINANCE

A New Voice in Finance: Brian Ferdinand Joins Forbes Finance Council

Brian Ferdinand, a well-known name in the world of finance, has just joined the Forbes Finance Council. This group is like a club for top finance experts. They get to share ideas and shape how the world talks about money. Ferdinand is not just any finance guy. He has two big jobs. First, he helps a

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

When Big Tech Backfires: A Senator's Change of Heart

Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky recently had a change of heart about Big Tech companies. He used to think they should not be responsible for what people post on their platforms. But after a personal run-in with YouTube and Google, he's singing a different tune. Here's what happened. Someone posted

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Jan 18 2026CRYPTO

Coinbase and the White House: A Clash of Views on Crypto Rules

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, recently shared his thoughts on a report that suggested the White House was unhappy with Coinbase's stance on a crypto market structure bill. The report, by journalist Eleanor Terrett, claimed that the White House might withdraw its support for the bill if Coinb

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