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U.S. senators introduce bill to modernize Railroad Retirement Board operations
Rail workers and their families are facing delays in accessing retirement, unemployment and disability benefits as the Railroad Retirement Board struggles with a growing claims backlog. A ...
U.S. Treasury unveils Trump portrait $1 coin for 250th anniversary, faces legal challenges
As the U.S. marks the approach of its 250th anniversary, the Treasury Department is unveiling a new gold-hued $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's portrait. The plan is drawing immediate legal ...
U.S. House environment panel advances seven bills on recycling and industrial regulation
A U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee is moving a package of measures aimed at easing certain regulatory burdens on companies while expanding support for domestic recycling and mineral ...
U.S. senators advance Russia sanctions bill after Trump administration agreement
Bipartisan momentum is building in Washington for tougher measures targeting Russia's energy revenues as the war in Ukraine continues. Four U.S. senators say they have reached an agreement with ...
Dormant Bitcoin tied to New York lawsuit moves after 15 years
A long-inactive Bitcoin wallet linked to a New York ownership lawsuit has transferred 30 BTC worth about $1.88 million, marking its first outgoing move since 2011. The transaction adds to a ...
UK Certification Officer annual report shows lower reported union membership, rise in member complaints
The UK trade union regulator has laid its 2025/26 annual report before Parliament, outlining changes in union membership data, finances and complaints handling during the reporting period. The ...
U.S. Senate bill seeks to expand tools against organized retail crime
Amid growing concern over theft networks affecting retailers across the U.S., lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at improving enforcement coordination and recovery of stolen goods. The ...
U.S. House advances bill to let funds delay redemptions in suspected elder fraud cases
Growing financial scam losses among older Americans are pushing lawmakers to expand safeguards in the investment sector. The House has approved bipartisan legislation that would let mutual funds, ...
Ways and Means Committee advances tax, IRS modernization and nonprofit disclosure bills
A package of seven tax administration bills is moving forward in Washington as lawmakers target taxpayer protections, fraud prevention and IRS operational changes. The measures also expand ...
U.S. House Financial Services Committee advances 10 bills, reauthorizes monetary policy task force
The House Financial Services Committee advances a package of legislation focused on market regulation, consumer finance and fraud controls as it moves 10 bills to the full House of ...
BlueCrest loses UK tax appeal in £200 million dispute
A long-running tax case in Britain's asset management sector reaches a final stage as BlueCrest Capital Management loses its Supreme Court appeal over how key members should be taxed. The ruling ...
House Financial Services Committee advances bills on consumer protection and regulatory oversight
Lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee are considering a package of measures that spans market oversight, credit reporting, fraud prevention and financial technology rules. The markup ...
U.S. House backs bill to recover nearly $1 billion in suspected pandemic unemployment fraud funds
Years after pandemic relief programs were rolled out, nearly $1 billion in unspent unemployment insurance funds remains frozen at financial institutions over suspected fraud. The U.S. House of ...
House committee leaders release bipartisan water infrastructure bill for U.S. ports, flood control
Congressional leaders are advancing a new bipartisan water resources bill aimed at sustaining port access, flood protection and other infrastructure tied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The ...
U.S. Senate Democrats introduce Ebola bill tied to WHO reentry amid Africa outbreak
With Ebola cases rising rapidly in Central and Eastern Africa, U.S. Senate Democrats are pushing legislation that would require President Trump to rejoin the World Health Organization and ...
Senate crypto bill faces shrinking July path as congressional schedule tightens
With the August recess approaching and attention set to shift to the November elections afterward, the Senate is running short of time to clear a broad cryptocurrency market structure bill. The ...
U.S. House passes bill to delay suspicious transactions tied to financial scams
A bipartisan measure to curb fraud against older Americans and people with disabilities is advancing in Congress after winning overwhelming support in the House. The legislation lets financial ...
House Energy panel examines bills to expand U.S. critical mineral recovery and recycling
Lawmakers are focusing on domestic recovery of critical minerals from waste streams as supply chain risks and reliance on overseas processing remain a policy concern in the United States. A House ...
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 ...
House Energy panel advances bills aimed at limiting electricity cost pressures
U.S. lawmakers are reviewing a package of eight energy bills as power demand, grid reliability concerns and AI-related electricity use move higher on the policy agenda. The measures discussed at a ...
Student-loan legal challenge seeks to halt SAVE borrower transfers
Millions of federal student-loan borrowers enrolled in the canceled SAVE repayment plan face a forced move into new repayment options starting July 1. A fresh court filing seeks to pause that ...
