WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Senate has taken a key procedural step toward advancing the Clarity Act, a landmark cryptocurrency bill that could establish the industry’s first comprehensive federal regulatory framework. Senate Majority Leader John Thune moved on Saturday to set up a procedural vote when lawmakers return from their August recess in mid-September, potentially bringing the legislation closer to a full Senate vote.
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Democrats Plan Trump Investigations if They Win House
WASHINGTON, United States — House Democrats are preparing a broad investigative strategy aimed at President Donald Trump and entities connected to his political and business orbit if the party regains control of the chamber after November’s midterm elections. According to four people familiar with the discussions, Democrats are currently favoring investigations, hearings and subpoenas over an immediate attempt to impeach Trump.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Deal Is Close, but Waterway Won’t Reopen Automatically
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH — Iran said Saturday that an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz was close, but stressed that the deal alone would not reopen the strategic waterway. Tehran said other conditions, including compensation from the United States, would have to be addressed.
Trump’s Birth Tourism Orders Face Tough Legal Battle After Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict US birthright citizenship for children linked to so-called “birth tourism” is expected to face a difficult legal challenge after the Supreme Court’s June ruling protecting broad citizenship rights for babies born in the United States.
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as US Attorney General in 50-49 Vote
WASHINGTON, United States — The US Senate early Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as the country’s 88th attorney general, ending weeks of uncertainty over his nomination. Blanche, a former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, secured confirmation in a 50-49 vote after a late-night Senate session that continued past 4 a.m.
Trump Signals Iran Deal, But Markets Rise Despite No Breakthrough
WASHINGTON, United States — Financial markets rallied this week after US officials and President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, even though no deal materialised and Tehran continued to deny that it was negotiating directly with Washington.