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Senate Passes Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Rules Bill

17 juin 2025 à 19:29
The bill was a significant step toward giving the cryptocurrency industry the credibility and legitimacy it has sought, without limitations it has worked to head off.

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Senator Bill Hagerty, Republican of Tennessee, said the cryptocurrency bill would boost demand for U.S. Treasury securities and help maintain the dollar’s global dominance.

War Powers Debate Revived in Congress as Trump Threatens Iran 

17 juin 2025 à 16:00
A bipartisan pair in the House and a Democrat in the Senate have moved to force votes in the coming days on requiring congressional approval before U.S. troops could take offensive action against Iran.

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The House introduced a resolution on Tuesday that would require congressional approval before U.S. troops could engage in offensive attacks against Iran.
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Democrat Seeks to Limit Trump’s War Powers Amid Middle East Escalation

16 juin 2025 à 13:46
A resolution by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia would require congressional approval before U.S. troops could engage in hostilities against Iran. He said Americans don’t want another “forever war.”

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Senator Tim Kaine introduced a resolution that would require explicit congressional authorization or a formal declaration of war before U.S. forces could engage in hostilities against Iran.

Israel’s Strikes on Iran Divide Congress, Drawing Praise and Concern

13 juin 2025 à 14:38
Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.

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The US Capitol on Friday morning. Many members of Congress were quick to cheer Israel’s actions and framed them as a justified response to Tehran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

Israel’s Strikes on Iran Divide Congress, Drawing Praise and Concern

13 juin 2025 à 14:17
Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

The US Capitol on Friday morning. Many members of Congress were quick to cheer Israel’s actions and framed them as a justified response to Tehran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
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