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Congresswoman Dina Titus Targets Prediction Market Loophole as CFTC Struggles to Regulate

Rep. Dina Titus argues prediction markets like Kalshi evade state gambling laws by calling sports bets financial derivat

Jul 15

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Vought Faces House Grilling Over CFPB Crackdown and Funding Freezes

OMB Director Russ Vought testifies Wednesday on the CFPB semi-annual report, facing scrutiny over his aggressive moves t

Jul 15

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Environmental Groups Sue Trump Over Endangered Species Habitat Rollback

A coalition of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over last week's rollback of habitat

Jul 14

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Subaru Recalls Over 540K Vehicles Over Incorrect Weight Labels, Crash Risk

Subaru is recalling over 540,000 vehicles across four models due to incorrect weight rating labels that could lead to ov

Jul 14

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California Launches $3,500 Instant Rebates for First-Time EV Buyers as Federal Credits Fade

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $270 million rebate program offering up to $3,500 for first-time EV buyers, replac

Jul 14

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12 States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Merger, Citing Antitrust and Consumer Harm

A dozen state attorneys general sued Monday to block Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $111 bi

Jul 14

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Redirecting $800B in Farm Subsidies Could Shield Food Supply from Hormuz Shocks

The Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes the fragility of fossil-fuel-dependent food systems. Redirecting $800 billion in ann

Jul 14

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2027 Social Security COLA Estimate Holds at 3.8% as Reform Push Stalls

The latest COLA projection from TSCL holds at 3.8% for 2027, adding about $74 to monthly benefits. Critics argue the cur

Jul 14

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Flaunt Power Bank Recall Over Fire Risk After Two Burn Injuries

Flaunt is recalling its MagSafe Battery Chargers after five reports of overheating and fire, resulting in two burn injur

Jul 14

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Immigration Courts Gutted: Due Process Under Attack as Judges Fired, Replaced by Deportation Officers

The administration is dismantling immigration court independence by firing judges, replacing them with 'deportation judg

Jul 14

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Supreme Court Rulings Undermine Case for Multi-Member Agencies, Argues Former Senate Aide

Recent Supreme Court rulings have weakened the independence of multi-member commissions, prompting calls for Congress to

Jul 14

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Senate Panel Eyes Benefit Cliffs: Upward Mobility Act Puts States in Driver's Seat

A Senate hearing spotlighted how benefit cliffs penalize low-income workers for earning more. The Upward Mobility Act wo

Jul 13