Tag: Congress
Congress voted to spend billions more on fighting HIV and malaria abroad
On December 23, while many of us were doing last-minute holiday shopping, Congress passed a big $1.7 trillion spending package, keeping the governm [...]
Congress may be ‘ungovernable,’ but US could see crypto legislation in 2023
The United States House of Representatives finally elected a speaker last week, concluding a four-day, 15-ballot ordeal that left many wondering if po [...]
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act died in Congress last year. Could it still become law?
Just a few months ago, the US was poised to pass one of the most significant environmental laws in history: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. The [...]
The most diverse Congress ever still isn’t representative of the US population
Once again, the new Congress is making history. For the seventh time in a row, it’s the most diverse that the body has ever been. The reality of a [...]
Brasil civil unrest – supporters of ex-President Bolsonaro broke into Congress
If you are trading BRL, take extra care. Images published in Brazilian media on Sunday showed supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro [...]
Republicans Prepare New Rules, but Fixing Congress Isn’t So Easy
History suggests that the procedural plans of the new House Republican majority are likely to lead to more gridlock and legislative instability, not l [...]
Supporters of Brazil's former president Bolsonaro invade Ministries' Building, Congress, Presidential Palace in Brasilia – Reuters – Forex Factory
Supporters of Brazil's former president Bolsonaro invade Ministries' Building, Congress, Presidential Palace in Brasilia - Reuters Forex Fa [...]
118th Congress: What to expect in the House and Senate in 2023
After two years of unified Democratic control, a split Congress is upon us again in 2023.
This time, it comes in the form of a Democrat-controlled [...]
Congress’ House Speaker vote continues to stall. What will happen next?
Nearly a third day has passed and the US Congress remains undecided on a speaker of the House, making Republican Kevin McCarthy’s now seven [...]
Congress resumes the voting process for the day
The voiting process has resumes in Congress with the 7th vote for the Speaker of the House. Once again, to secure the Speaker of the House it takes 2 [...]
US Congress investigations into FTX are in limbo without a House Speaker
At the time of publication, the United States House of Representatives was at a historic standstill in its process of choosing a Speaker for the 118th [...]
What the Far-Right Republicans Want: To Remake Congress and Government
At the heart of the speakership battle is a right-wing push for more influence.
www.nytimes.com [...]
100 crypto lobbyists prepare for the fight of their lives as Congress resumes
Cryptocurrencies will be a hot topic as the United States Congress resumes and the battle lines are drawn between lawmakers for and against the fledgl [...]
What to expect from Congress in 2023: here’s what Democrats and Republicans hope to accomplish
After two years of unified Democratic control, a split Congress is upon us again in 2023.
This time, it comes in the form of a Democrat-controlled [...]
US lawmakers could consider stock trading ban in next session of Congress
Many United States lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have at one point expressed support for legislation banning members from investing in stocks [...]