The sanctions bill may escalate U.S.-Russia tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez17 Sept
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
Al Jazeera17 Sept
The vote ends a nearly two-year pause in Ukraine assistance from Congress.
The sanctions package is considered the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House. Measures in the bill could lead to secondary sanctions on India, China and Iran.
Deutsche Welle16 Sept
Act divides Democrats and Republicans, with some saying it gives president power that could be turned against US allies The US Congress has passed a sweeping bill allowing Donald Trump to raise tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy and issue other punishing sanctions against the Kremlin following a pitched battle between lawmakers backing Ukraine and sceptics worried the bill gives the president too much power. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed in a 262-159 vote on the last day before Congress goes on recess ahead of the midterm elections. Graham, who died earlier this year, co-authored and submitted the bill more than a year and a half ago. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Andrew Roth16 Sept
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges.
The bipartisan measure targets financing for Russia’s war against Ukraine as attacks intensify. It passed the House over the objections of Democrats who opposed handing President Trump new tariff powers.
The New York Times•Robert Jimison16 Sept
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee said that any future Supreme Court nominees should get a vote, regardless of which party controls Congress.
U.S. Representatives Brian Jack, Laura Friedman, Nathaniel Moran, Linda Sánchez, Nicole Malliotakis and Tom Suozzi are co-founding the group.
The Hollywood Reporter•Katie Kilkenny16 Sept
Bitcoin can continue gaining institutional ground even with the CLARITY Act stalled in Congress, according to Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. He expects regulators to advance rules under existing law and banks to expand bitcoin custody and loans. Saylor Says Bitcoin Progress Does Not Depend on Congress Bitcoin’s integration into the U.S. financial system can […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms16 Sept
The House of Representatives has voted to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas issued in the House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe.
ABC News16 Sept
Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.
NPR•Ava Berger16 Sept
The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
NPR•Ava Berger16 Sept
Black's lawyers have denounced the Oversight Committee's pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional power
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress. The vote passed 12-11 along party lines. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was able to move forward once McConnell returned to the panel this week. The senator was previously absent from Congress following…
The Hill•Mira Bhakta16 Sept
Digital Sovereignty Alliance managing director Adrian Wall said senators from both parties are considering another attempt to advance the crypto market structure bill before the current Congress ends.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar16 Sept
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says there is still reason for optimism about U.S. crypto after the CLARITY Act failed to advance, pointing to continued SEC and CFTC rulemaking while stressing that the company’s business momentum remains intact. Garlinghouse Looks Beyond Failed Senate Vote Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is looking beyond Congress after the CLARITY Act […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms16 Sept
The House swiftly approved a motion to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition on his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, passing the referral to the Justice Department through unanimous consent. The House Oversight Committee unanimously agreed to hold Black in contempt…
The Hill•Rebecca Beitsch16 Sept
Trump’s former ally says the president sought to prevent the release of the Epstein files before Congress passed a law to publish them
Blunt congressman tells The Independent that Congress is not good at regulating while his colleagues are split on the matter amid fears artificial intelligence could one day run amok