Tag: Congress
Republicans in Congress Seek to Block Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal
On the eve of Hunter Biden’s court appearance to enter into a plea deal for misdemeanor tax crimes that would allow him to avoid prison time, House Re [...]
Former Republican Aides Shepherd Whistle-Blowers Through Congress
When Gary Shapley, a longtime I.R.S. investigator, wanted to air his accusations that the federal government had mishandled the tax investigation into [...]
Congress Looks to Improve Air Travel Through F.A.A. Reauthorization
Congress is working to overhaul air travel at a time of growing dysfunction and disruption in the system, as lawmakers haggle over a bill to reauthori [...]
Circle CEO spells doom scenario for US dollar in warning to Congress
The United States dollar’s place as a global reserve currency will be under threat if Congress isn’t quick to regulate stablecoins, warns the CEO of C [...]
What to Watch for as FBI Director Christopher Wray Testifies Before Congress
Christopher A. Wray, the F.B.I. director, is expected to confront an extraordinary political storm on Wednesday when he testifies before Congress, wit [...]
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
Freight trains frequently stop and block the roads of York, Ala., sometimes cutting off two neighborhoods for hours. Emergency services and health car [...]
Congress Has Power to Forgive Student Loans. It’s Unlikely to Do So.
The Supreme Court’s decision on Friday striking down President Biden’s student debt cancellation initiative effectively punts the issue to Congress, w [...]
Gary Gensler Failed the U.S. Crypto Industry, and So Has Congress
Robinhood, eToro and other major brokers have began delisting tokens from some of the most prominent blockchain projects in the space. Many of those p [...]
I.R.S. Agent Told Congress of Hunter Biden Invoking His Father in Business Deal
The lead I.R.S. agent investigating whether Hunter Biden committed tax crimes told Congress his team uncovered evidence that Mr. Biden had invoked his [...]
Liberal Democrats Boycott Modi’s Speech to Congress
A half-dozen liberal House Democrats are boycotting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech to Congress on Thursday afternoon, in protest of what they c [...]
Congress’ debt ceiling deal made only modest changes to permitting rules. SCOTUS brought its wrecking ball.
In contrast, the court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA delivered a win for an array of industries, legal experts say — and it may enable many projects to [...]
U.S. CFTC to Review Prediction Market Kalshi’s Contracts to Bet on Control of Congress
The prediction markets – which allow people “to buy and sell contracts on whether events are going to happen or not,” as Kalshi describes it on its si [...]
‘Who the hell’ is Prometheum and what did it say to Congress about SEC compliance?
The relatively under-the-radar crypto company Prometheum has been thrust into the spotlight after a recent testimony from its co-founder before a Unit [...]
Republicans in Congress Decry Trump Indictment
House Republicans reacted with outrage on Thursday night to the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump, vowing to use their majority i [...]
Congress is Looking for a New Architect of the Capitol, With Little Success
Wanted: Motivated and versatile chief executive, preferably with engineering, architectural, academic and diplomatic skills, to manage 2,400 employees [...]