U.S. House of Representatives

In a landmark moment for American politics, Sarah McBride has been elected as the first openly transgender member of the U.S. House of Representatives. What Happened: On Tuesday, State Senator McBride, 34, secured a victory in Delaware’s at-large congressional district, a region with a...

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday announced the formation of a bipartisan task force as legislative efforts to regulate AI continue to hit roadblocks. What Happened: Despite numerous high-level discussions and legislative proposals over the past year, efforts to pass AI-related...

Newly appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is known for his Evangelical Christian views. His stance on cryptocurrency remains largely ambiguous. What Happened: Johnson, a far-right conservative, steps into the Speaker role during an especially volatile time. The crypto community, which is...

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made history as the first person to be voted out of the position in U.S. history. Since the California Republican was voted out earlier this month, the Republican-led House of Representatives has struggled to come to an agreement on who will take over the...

For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House was voted out of the leadership position. In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday. Several members of the House of Representatives have...

In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 216-210. Here’s a look at what happened and the betting odds on who the next Speaker of the House could be. What Happened: On...

House Republicans are proposing new draft legislation that would limit the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) jurisdiction over payment stablecoins. The proposed bill shifts the oversight of stablecoins to federal and state bank and credit union regulators, The Block reported. The move...

Instead of calling for more regulation, a leading member of the U.S. Congress is looking for answers to the recent issues facing the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) was on Fox Business, as reported by Decrypt, and during the ...

After getting slapped with a subpoena from the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the attack on the Capitol, former President Donald Trump issued a ranting letter to committee chair Bennie Thompson reiterating baseless claims, including that the 2020 U.S. Presidential election was stolen....

A plan from President Joe Biden to cut student loan debt has divided the country with some feeling happy and others mad. Among those speaking out against the plan are members of Congress, who feel Biden is being unfair. The official Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) account of The White House clapped...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan resolution calling on the Russian government to immediately release WNBA star Brittney Griner, congressman Stanton announced. "Not a day goes by that we aren't thinking of Brittney and working to...

A member of Congress has been permanently suspended by social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR). Could the move help boost downloads of alternative platforms and strengthen the call for uncensored media. What Happened: U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene saw her personal Twitter...

A new media and technology company from former President Donald Trump is going public via a SPAC merger. Digital World Acquisition (NASDAQ: DWAC) is bringing Trump Media & Technology Group public. It was recently announced that Devin Nunes will become the CEO of Trump Media & Technology...

The dominance of large technology companies limits innovation and comes in the way of competition, a Democratic-led congressional panel has established after a 16-month investigation. The 450-page report of the panel was released Tuesday and makes recommendations that advocate measures to limit...

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