Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
Category: Senate
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Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.
The New York Times – Business:In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.
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State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energy
Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
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Coinbase, the Biggest U.S. Crypto Company, Asserts Its Power in Washington
The top executive of the crypto exchange Coinbase scuttled a planned Senate committee vote on a major cryptocurrency bill after voicing his concerns, a sign of the company’s clout.
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Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
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Democratic Lawmakers Request Review of Howard Lutnick’s Possible Conflicts
Lawmakers in the House and the Senate asked a government watchdog to determine if Howard Lutnick is following ethics guidelines in promoting data centers that benefit his family’s businesses.
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Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies
Under Richard Grenell, the performing arts center has given steep discounts to CPAC and FIFA, signed contracts with administration associates and spent lavishly on friends.
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Trump Administration Scraps Cash Payments for Delayed or Canceled Flights
A Biden-era rule, now halted, would have forced airlines to pay passengers up to $775 in cash for significant flight disruptions.
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More Flight Troubles Expected Before the Shutdown Ends
Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.
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On Eve of Shutdown Record, Trump Officials Threaten Pain Could Worsen
President Trump and administration officials indicated the fallout could intensify in the coming days, even as he has kept himself at a remove from the crisis.
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How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo
Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases. Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits.