EU Regulator Gives Crypto Firms 3 Months to Drop Non-MiCA Stablecoins

ESMA is pushing EU crypto firms to cut ties with non-compliant stablecoins. The clock starts now — you have three months.

CFTC Moves on Crypto Rules After Congress Drops the Ball

The CFTC is pushing its own crypto framework using existing powers after the CLARITY Act stalled in Congress.

Trump Pressures South Korea: Back Alaska LNG or Face Higher Tariffs

Trump is threatening South Korea with steeper tariffs if Seoul won't commit to the Alaska LNG pipeline deal.

Alberta First Nations Mobilize Voters Ahead of Key Referendum

Indigenous leaders in Alberta are urging community members to vote in an upcoming referendum, warning that staying silent could be interpreted as consent.

Trump's Unchecked Power: What the Portrait Reveals

A new analysis examines how an unfettered presidency reshapes markets, policy, and everyday Americans' finances.

Trump Pushes $5,000 Checks and Federal Payments Ahead of Midterms

Trump is spotlighting two active federal payment programs while renewing his $5,000 dividend pledge tied to GOP holding Congress.

House Bill Would Ban 'Recursive' AI Until Safety Rules Are Set

Rep. Khanna is pushing new AI safety legislation targeting recursive tech. Congress is weighing multiple competing regulation frameworks.

Federal Judge Blocks Feds From Tying Counterterrorism Funds to Election Rules

A judge ruled the feds can't withhold FEMA counterterrorism money to force states into election administration changes.

Trump Hosts Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for White House Dinner

President Trump is set to dine with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the White House, signaling continued Big Tech access to the Oval Office.

Kean Returns to Congress After Absence, Faces Solo Debate

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is back in Washington after an unexplained absence and now heads into his first and only scheduled debate.

Kalshi Loses Federal Appeal in Sports Betting Market Fight

A federal appeals court sided with Ohio and Tennessee, letting states regulate Kalshi's sports-event contracts. A Supreme Court showdown may be next.

White House Freezes $810 Million in Funds Before Fiscal Year End

The White House is using a pocket rescission to block $810M in appropriated funds just days before the fiscal year closes.

Hospital Billed Then Begged: Is Post-Surgery Fundraising Ethical?

A patient got a fundraising letter from the hospital right after gallbladder surgery. The ask raises real questions about timing, ethics, and patient privacy.