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Crypto Money Flows to a Safe Bet in New York

June 20, 2026

A pro-crypto political action committee that normally backs Republicans has quietly thrown its weight behind a Democrat who looks almost certain to win his primary. The group, called Fellowship PAC, spent $300, 000 last week to promote New York Representative Ritchie Torres in the final stretch of h

politics

Republican Rumble Over Trump’s Iran Deal

June 19, 2026

A new agreement aimed at ending the U. S. war in Iran has sparked sharp criticism from several Republican senators and commentators, a rare break from the party’s usual support for the president. The deal, signed by President Trump and shared with Congress on Thursday, contains provisions that could

politics

U. S. Defense Seeks $80 Billion to Finish Iran War and Pay Other Bills

June 19, 2026

The Pentagon has asked Congress for a large sum of money, saying it needs $80 billion to finish the costs from its recent conflict with Iran and to cover other non‑military expenses. The request came in a series of phone calls with lawmakers, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal.

politics

College Bill Moves Forward Despite Big Conference Pushback

June 19, 2026

The Senate Commerce Committee has advanced a new college sports bill to the next voting stage, sparking both support and resistance from major athletic conferences. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell led a committee session that shifted focus toward protecting student‑athletes from the influenc

crypto

Crypto Markets Slide as AI Stocks Rise

June 19, 2026

Bitcoin fell below $63, 000, sending the whole crypto market down 4%. The drop comes as AI‑related stocks hit record highs, showing a clear split between the two sectors. The move follows Kevin Warsh’s decision to keep interest rates steady but gave no future clues, making investors think there i

politics

Alaska’s “Truth‑in‑Money” Law Wins the Day

June 19, 2026

Alaska voters changed more than just voting rules in 2020. They also added a rule that says every dollar spent to sway elections must reveal its real donor. The idea is plain: people who put money into politics should be known to voters. Not just the committee or nonprofit that handled it, bu

business

Chicago Atlantic Companies Merge to Boost Cannabis Lending

June 19, 2026

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) have agreed to combine into one public entity. The deal will see REFI switch its status from a real‑estate investment trust to a business development company and merge with LIEN in an all‑stock swap. After closin

environment

Ocean Sensors Saved: The NSF Stands Down on Big Cut

June 19, 2026

The National Science Foundation decided to stop removing ocean‑monitoring devices after lawmakers and scientists protested the move. The change follows pressure from a group of senators, a congressman and several research committees who argued that the network is vital for studying ocean currents

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A new idea to share AI wealth with everyday Americans

June 19, 2026

Lawmakers are testing a bold plan: letting regular citizens get a piece of the fast-growing AI industry. Under this idea, big AI companies would hand over half their stock upfront to a giant government fund, which could eventually grow to seven trillion dollars. Each American would then get about a

politics

A Hard Lesson for Rhode Island: Schools, Money, and Power

June 19, 2026

Rhode Island wants to grow its life sciences sector, but it’s making a strange move at the same time. Lawmakers just voted to block new charter schools for three years, claiming they need time to fix school funding. That sounds fair, but the timing is suspicious. Charter schools take money away from