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banking committees

Trump Family Sues Capital One Again Over Account Closures

July 21, 2026

The Trump family has filed a fresh lawsuit against Capital One, claiming the bank shut down hundreds of accounts linked to the president’s businesses after the January 6 events. The new complaint, submitted by Eric Trump for the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, says the bank acted because of the pol

crypto

Russian Crypto Law Nears Approval, Bitcoin Surges Past $65k

July 21, 2026

Bitcoin climbed over $65, 000 as Russian lawmakers push a bill that would allow digital currencies to be used for international trade. The move follows years of sanctions that forced Moscow to look for new ways to handle cross‑border payments. The proposed law, titled “On Digital Currency and Digit

crypto

Crypto Rules Near Final Stage: Senate Moves Closer to Decision

July 21, 2026

The U. S. Senate is inching toward a final vote on the Clarity Act, a bill that would shape how digital currencies are regulated. Senators from both parties have added new language on ethics and enforcement, hoping to satisfy concerns about how the law will be applied. The key debate centers on w

business

Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Private Prison Loans

July 21, 2026

Citizens Bank has decided to stop funding two private prison operators that house people held by federal immigration authorities. The move comes after the government bought some of the facilities from CoreCivic and plans to acquire more from GEO Group, reducing the need for bank capital in those com

politics

Cash Advantage Gives Candidate a Head Start in Arlington Primary

July 21, 2026

Candidate reports show that Matt de Ferranti holds almost $28, 000 in cash after the latest filing period, far ahead of Julie Farnam’s roughly $5, 000 and James DeVita’s about $1, 300. The August 4 Democratic primary winner is likely to win the November general election in Arlington County, which le

technology

Bank of America Boosts AI and Crypto Teams

July 20, 2026

Bank of America has shuffled two top executives to lead its push into artificial intelligence and digital assets. Sonali Theisen, who already runs global fixed‑income and commodities trading, will now head the bank’s worldwide digital‑asset platform. Her role will cover everything from design to gov

environment

Micron’s New Plant Sparks County Water Talk

July 18, 2026

On Tuesday, lawmakers in Onondaga County will gather for a public session about how Micron Technology’s new chip factory could affect local water and air. The meeting starts at 5:30 p. m. in the Central Library’s community room on Salina Street. The topic, “Water, Wastewater and Our Environment in O

crypto

Big Insurance Move Protects Ethereum Validators from Huge Losses

July 17, 2026

Ether. fi, a major digital‑banking platform for crypto users, has teamed up with Nexus Mutual to offer the largest insurance plan ever created for Ethereum slashing. The new coverage will shield the company’s validators from penalties that could reach 15, 000 ETH in value. The partnership comes a

politics

House Plans Big Budget Move Focused on Iran, Farms and Elections

July 16, 2026

The House has issued a new fiscal 2027 plan that could lead to a $95 billion package, mainly aimed at spending for the Iran conflict. Four committees are tasked to draft bills by September 11, with up to $73 billion for defense and an extra $12 billion for farm support. An additional $10 billion wou

crypto

US Uses Tether to Freeze Iran’s $500 Million

July 16, 2026

Tether, the company that creates a dollar‑linked digital coin called USDT, has become a tool for U. S. sanctions against Iran. In less than three months, the U. S. government has frozen almost $475 million that was tied to Iran on the Tron blockchain, pushing its reach beyond banks. On July 14, U