By Andrew Moran and Nathan Worcester House lawmakers passed a landmark stablecoin bill on July 17 in a vote of 308–122, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. The Genius Act—Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act—aims to establish the first federal framework for stablecoin regulation. Stablecoins are a type […]
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Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law During July 4 Celebration
By Emel Akan WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, celebrating both a major legislative victory and America’s Independence Day at a White House ceremony. The signing took place at 5:45 p.m. during a military family picnic on the White House grounds. Two B-2 Spirit bombers from […]
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Independence Day: A Reflection on the Past, A Warning for the Future
By Stephen Zogopoulos, USNN World News The Meaning of Independence Day: Then and Now Every July 4th, Americans gather to celebrate fireworks, barbecues, and family time — but too often we forget what Independence Day truly stands for. It is not just about festivities or the superficial symbols of freedom. It is a day to […]
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FBI Official Says 449 Alleged Child Predators Arrested in 2 Operations
By Jack Phillips FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said this week that 449 child sexual predators were arrested and more than 200 children were rescued in two recent operations. In a June 21 social media statement, Bongino said Operation Restoring Justice in May led to the arrests of 205 alleged child sex predators and 764 […]
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Senate Passes Crypto Bill ‘Genius Act’ in Bipartisan Vote
By Andrew Moran and Nathan Worcester The Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, commonly known as the Genius Act, on June 17, marking a significant step in cryptocurrency regulation. In a rare glimpse of bipartisan support in the upper chamber, senators voted 68 to 30 in favor of the […]
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US Banking Sector Poised for New Wave of M&A Activity, Research Finds
By Wesley Brown Following the near collapse of the U.S. housing market and the financial crisis of 2008–09 that triggered the Great Recession, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the banking sector surged after a record number of banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) failed between 2008 and 2013. A June 9 […]
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America Prepares for Protests, Celebrations on Flag Day
By Janice Hisle President Donald Trump said Americans are invited to the nation’s capital for “an unforgettable celebration” of the Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14. That date is also Flag Day, marking the adoption of America’s first national flag in 1777, and Trump’s 79th birthday. But the president’s detractors said they are planning “No […]
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Missing Montreal – 20 Years Without MLB Expos
By Donald Laible Charles Frederick “Boots” Day takes great pride in having played for the Montreal Expos. Retired from professional baseball since the end of the 2021 season, Day packed away his cleats and glove after 55 years on the job. He had been serving as the bench coach on manager Andy McCauley’s staff for […]
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Market Review: Stocks Resume Gains on Improving Investor and Consumer Sentiment
By Panos Mourdoukoutas U.S. stocks resumed gains during the trading week that began May 27, driven by Nvidia’s strong earnings, easing concerns in the bond market and over trade uncertainty, and a rebound in consumer confidence. The S&P 500 Index closed May 30 at 5,911, up by 1.88 percent for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial […]
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Indiana Fever Players Use ‘Gut Punch’ and ‘Humbling’ to Describe Playing Without Caitlin Clark
By Ross Kelly For the first time in her professional or collegiate career, Caitlin Clark was forced to watch a game from the sidelines due to a quad injury. She sat out the Indiana Fever–Washington Mystics matchup on Wednesday, and based on how much of her team’s offense runs through its star player, it was […]
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Are You Responsible for Your Deceased Spouse’s Debts
By Anne Johnson It’s hard enough when a spouse dies, but having to worry about their debts can be overwhelming. When someone passes away with credit card debt, loans, or other obligations, how much of that is a spouse’s responsibility? Generally, you aren’t responsible for your deceased spouse’s debts, but there are some exceptions. It’s […]
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Here Are the Countries That Have Reached, or Are Considering, Deportation Deals With US
By Savannah Hulsey Pointer President Donald Trump’s illegal immigrant deportation push has officials looking for new places to put illegal immigrants if their home nations won’t accept their citizens back. Section 241(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act requires that Immigration and Customs Enforcement send deportees back to their nation of origin, or the country […]
