Congress
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cryptoCongress Probes Polymarket Insider Trading Amid Iran Conflict Surge
Polymarket faces congressional scrutiny after on-chain analysis revealed suspected insider trading in Iran conflict markets, potentially triggering strict regulations for geopolitical prediction platforms.
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financeEx-Social Security Chief: Raise Tax Cap on Wealthy to Avoid 22% Benefit Cut
Former Commissioner Martin O'Malley urges Congress to lift the payroll tax cap on high earners before the trust fund depletes in 2032, threatening automatic cuts.
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financeSocial Security Trust Fund Set to Deplete in 2032
The Social Security trust fund will run dry by late 2032, triggering a 22% benefit cut. Lawmakers and voters face urgent calls for legislative reform to preserve retirement security.
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cryptoBitcoin Rebounds After Sliding Below $60k; Congress Eyes Crypto Tax Overhaul
Bitcoin recovers to $63k after a sharp selloff. Congress introduces 7 crypto tax bills, SpaceX prices IPO at $135, and Zcash rises on Ironwood upgrade proposal.
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techWhite House AI Framework Targets State Regulatory Patchwork
Trump administration outlines seven legislative priorities for Congress, urging federal action to curb growing state-level AI regulations.
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worldTrump to Raise Taiwan Arms Sales at Summit with Xi Jinping
President Trump plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his summit with China's Xi Jinping, a move that could change decades of policy.
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financeCapping Social Security at $100,000: A Bold Fix for an $18 Trillion Shortfall
A think tank proposes capping benefits at $100,000 to close the Social Security funding gap. Here are the key pros and cons.
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cryptoBitcoin as a National Security: US Admiral Advocates for Strategic Blockchain Defense
A four-star admiral briefs Congress on Bitcoin's role in national defense, highlighting proof of work as a deterrent against cyberattacks and digital spam.