Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don’t bet on it
The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.
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Trump ‘seriously considering’ plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA
President Trump eyes oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state, citing the country's estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves as key motivation.
Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger
Democrat Graham Platner says he won't back Schumer as Senate leader despite a cordial call, as he gears up to challenge Sen. Collins in Maine.
Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall
Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.
ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules
House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil unveils campaign finance bills aimed at boosting transparency and curbing foreign election influence.
How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil
As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.
Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he is thrilled to challenge a prior Supreme Court redistricting ruling in light of Louisiana's Callais case.
Left-wing governor ripped for ‘insane’ answer on whether he’d support minor son’s gender transition
Social media users blast Maryland Gov. Wes Moore after he said he would support his minor son's decision to transition in a podcast interview.
Soros-backed prosecutor hit with rebuke after dismissing probe as Trump ‘partisan attacks’: ‘Hey scumbag’
Soros-backed prosecutor Steve Descano dismisses a DOJ probe into alleged sweetheart deals for illegal aliens as a partisan attack by Trump's team.
Pentagon’s new UFO file release logs near-miss as ‘super-heated’ orbs approach US helicopter
A senior U.S. intelligence official reported a close-range encounter with super-hot unidentified objects near a military facility, per Pentagon files.