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U.S. House panel reviews bills to expand domestic critical mineral recycling
U.S. lawmakers are examining legislation aimed at strengthening domestic recovery and recycling of critical minerals as supply chain security remains a policy priority. The hearing focuses on ...
Micron profit surges on AI memory shortage as shares jump
Strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is lifting returns across the memory chip market, with limited supply pushing prices and margins sharply higher. Micron says third-quarter ...
IRS report flags 2026 filing gains, refund delays and 2027 priorities
After a filing season shaped by tax law changes, workforce cuts and leadership turnover, the U.S. tax system handles most individual returns without major disruption in 2026. The National Taxpayer ...
House Education panel backs apprenticeship expansion for U.S. workforce needs
Apprenticeships are taking a larger role in the U.S. workforce debate as lawmakers and industry representatives focus on how workers can adapt to changing skill demands. At a House subcommittee ...
U.S. signals Gulf security backing as Iran oil sanctions waiver opens talks window
Amid active diplomacy over Iran, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington remains aligned with Gulf partners on regional security and wants nuclear inspectors back in Iran as soon as ...
U.S. House panel examines payments modernization and charter rules for financial services
Policymakers are reviewing how rapid changes in payments technology are reshaping the structure of the U.S. financial system and the rules that govern banks and non-banks. The discussion centers ...
House Administration Committee advances voter ID, prediction market restrictions
The House Administration Committee is considering a package of election, ethics and operational bills as lawmakers debate federal voting rules and congressional accountability. Committee Chairman ...
White House seeks $11 billion more in farm aid as costs pressure U.S. growers
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran war are pushing the Trump administration to seek another major round of support for U.S. farmers. The request would add to $12 billion already ...
IRS identity theft case delays strain taxpayers as backlog tops 500,000
Tax-related identity theft victims in the U.S. are waiting nearly two years for the Internal Revenue Service to resolve their cases, extending financial stress for hundreds of thousands of ...
Disney escalates FCC dispute as viewers back free speech defence
Disney is intensifying its confrontation with the Trump administration after rallying viewers to oppose Federal Communications Commission actions against its ABC network. The campaign is drawing ...
Kalshi challenges Illinois sports event contract restrictions in federal court
Illinois is moving to tighten oversight of prediction market platforms as a new state law is set to take effect on July 1. Kalshi says the measure conflicts with federal commodities rules and ...
CFPB tightens complaint portal rules to improve credit reporting oversight
Mounting complaint volumes and uneven company responses are pushing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to overhaul how its consumer complaint system operates. The agency says the changes ...
Federal Reserve highlights AI uptake by U.S. small businesses in 2025 credit survey
Small businesses remain central to the U.S. economy, and Federal Reserve officials are emphasizing the need for timely data on how these firms finance and run their operations. At a Cleveland ...
IRS report highlights smoother 2026 tax filing season amid modernization push
After a filing season marked by major tax law changes, workforce reductions and leadership turnover, the IRS processes nearly 139 million individual returns and issues more than 90 million ...
Senate agriculture panel advances 2026 farm bill draft for U.S. farm economy
A new Senate farm bill draft is taking shape as lawmakers seek to bolster producer finances and update agricultural policy for rural communities. The Agricultural Act of 2026 pairs changes to farm ...
Senate HELP Committee pushes healthcare cost-cutting agenda in U.S.
Healthcare affordability remains a central policy issue in Washington as lawmakers debate how to lower costs for insured and uninsured patients. Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy says ...
NCUA updates regulatory agenda as share insurance fund stays strong
The National Credit Union Administration is updating its regulatory agenda while reporting stable finances for its insurance backstop and lower agency spending in 2026. The board receives ...
Chemours agrees $450 million PFAS settlement across three U.S. states
Federal and state regulators are securing a broad enforcement deal with Chemours over PFAS releases from four facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey. The agreement includes a ...
Iowa House races emerge as Democratic pickup targets as Trump approval weakens
With Democrats seeking a path back to a U.S. House majority, Iowa is re-emerging as a potential battleground despite its recent shift toward reliable Republican wins. The opportunity rests on ...
Toyota narrows U.S. sales gap with GM as hybrid demand strengthens
Toyota is closing in on General Motors in the U.S. auto market as hybrids gain traction with consumers and all-electric sales lose momentum. New first-half projections indicate the gap between the ...
Stablecore expands stablecoin pilot to U.S. credit unions managing $25 billion in assets
Smaller U.S. lenders are gaining a new route to assess stablecoins and other blockchain-based financial services before making broader platform decisions. The early-access initiative covers credit ...
