In Clarity Act's final weeks, its path through U.S. Senate not getting much clearer

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More than a year after it was first introduced, Senate Bill 19 has finally crossed the finish line. The legislation’s path to the governor’s desk has been a winding one, marked by plenty of additions and subtractions, but the final bill is one that lawmakers should be proud of. Let’s take a closer look at what it should accomplish once it becomes law. 1. Help for struggling students. When students take Ohio’s state exams, their results fall into one of five performance levels: limited, Read More

House passes bipartisan housing bill, sending legislation to Trump's desk

The House passed the legislation in an overwhelming 358-32 split. The Senate passed the same legislation Monday night.

The Roberts Court closes the courthouse door — and the border

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter scrutinizes a 6-3 barrage ahead of the term’s final rulings and beats the drum for fuller court transparency. The post The Roberts Court closes the courthouse door — and the border appeared first on MS NOW.

Inside The $165 Billion DHS Overhaul: Where The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cash Actually Went One Year Later

The Department of Homeland Security marked the one-year anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Saturday, releasing a detailed breakdown of how a historic 165 billion in federal appropriations is being spent to reshape American border security and law enforcement. Signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 4, 2025, the [] Inside The 165 Billion DHS Overhaul: Where The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cash Actually Went One Year Later

Daily on Energy: The window of opportunity is closing

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! We’re just about one week into July and still have no official text from the Senate on permitting reform. The head of American Clean Power is now warning that the window for Congress to advance and pass any legislation tackling permitting is closing fast. Keep []

Morning Minute: Robinhood Chain Explodes Onto the Crypto Scene

Plus, Circle wins a national bank charter and pops 10. And the Clarity Act gets a new draft while the clock is ticking

Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session – Illinois Policy

From May 24 to the early-morning hours of June 1, 109 amendments were filed, with about half of those amended to a bill. Twenty-one amendments to bills were filed on the last day of session and two after the midnight May 31 deadline. Nine were adopted, the most notable of which was the 3,703 pages for fiscal 2027 appropriations, part of the record-high 55.9 billion budget.

What the dates printed on your food actually mean

A new bill in California is set to make it more clear. But if you don't live in California, here's what you need to know.

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Changed Retirement Planning for the Next Decade

The OBBBA could ease some tax burdens for retirees.

Why Our Kids Don’t Learn

Included in the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, up to 1,700, for contributions to “Scholarship Granting Organizations” that parents can access and use toward paying for private school tuition and fees and other educational expenses. The provision is constructed such that states must choose to opt in to the...

YOURSAY | AG-PP separation bill reform in name only

'Do not sell a half-reform as historic.'

‘The View’ Discusses The American Flag

“The View” marked the Fourth of July weekend with a segment that managed to turn a broadly patriotic holiday into another culture-war argument. Across the country, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with fireworks, parades, cookouts, and plenty of American flags. For many people, the Stars and Stripes remain a straightforward []

July 1 tax grab about to take effect across Washington, and you didn’t get a vote

A wave of new Washington tax laws takes effect July 1, hitting data centers, mortgage lenders, estates, and local property owners. Here's what changes.

Ways & Means Chair Smith talks Working Families Tax Cut, reconciliation 3.0, fraud

Rep. Jason Smith touts the one big beautiful bill act 2025 anniversary, highlighting the child tax credit, no tax on tips, and border security.

House committee strikes bipartisan deal to regulate social media for kids

The KIDS Act combines portions of more than a dozen existing bills and still needs Senate approval and a presidential signature

Speaker: House to Pass SAVE Act 'One More Time' in a Reconciliation Bill

Speaker: House to Pass SAVE Act 'One More Time' in a Reconciliation Bill

Live Blog: Tracking the final days of Delaware’s 153rd General Assembly

Over the next week, Delaware lawmakers will finalize the state's nearly 7 billion budget and make decisions about sweeping policy proposals that could impact residents' property tax bills, healthcare costs and more. As legislators work toward the close of the 153rd General Assembly on June 30, Spotlight Delaware has relaunched its end-of-session live blog to track the latest developments inside Legislative Hall. The post Live Blog: Tracking the final days of Delaware’s 153rd General Assembly appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Form 144 Bank of America For: 22 June

Form 144 Bank of America For: 22 June

Ashley Moody introduces Senate measure to curtail fraud in federal childcare grants

'This bill strengthens oversight, targets waste, mandates consequences for fraud, and ensures these funds go where they are needed most.' The post Ashley Moody introduces Senate measure to curtail fraud in federal childcare grants appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

The Big Beautiful Bill’s Graduate Loan Limits Go into Effect

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025 included limits on federal student loans. The OBBBA eliminated the issuance of new Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans effective July 1, 2026, and restored annual caps on other federal loans to graduate students. The changes in student loans will save an estimated 307 billion over 10 []

How much you can receive in student loans now depends on what degree you pursue

New student loan rules took effect Wednesday — and the changes may heavily impact women pursuing higher education, particularly those in graduate programs like social work. Critics warn that the new guidelines, ushered in by the Trump administration’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” will worsen gender, racial and class []

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THE CLARITY ACT AND THE STABLECOIN WARS Ellen Brown As Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, few are paying attention to a bill moving through Congress that could seriously impinge on our financial independence. The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act, H.R. 4766, is slated to make privately issued stablecoins []

POLL: HALF OF AMERICANS DON'T KNOW WHAT 4TH OF JULY IS CELEBRATING

POLL: HALF OF AMERICANS DON'T KNOW WHAT 4TH OF JULY IS CELEBRATING (Main headline, 1st story, link)

California Challenges EPA Plan for Congressional Review of State’s Stricter Vehicle Emissions Standards

In its challenge, California called the requirement for congressional review under the CRA 'illegal.'

New CA Laws Include Gas Tax Increase, Change to Food Labels And More

A slate of new state and federal laws took effect Wednesday, including an increase in California's gas tax and other laws that impact how you repay st...

Dividend Announcements: June 20-26, 2026

Dividend Announcements: June 20-26, 2026

Nearly half of Americans don’t know what 4th of July is about – poll

Nearly half of Americans could not identify what July 4 celebrates, while majorities struggled with basic civics questions, a poll shows Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Erroneous’ SCOTUS Ruling On Election Day Ballots Screams For SAVE Act

Von Spakovsky said that Barrett’s 'unfortunate' opinion 'makes it even more important that the U.S. Senate pass the SAVE Act.'

Federal High Court Issues New Rules For Pre-Election Cases

New Federal High Court rules permit weekend filings, virtual hearings and nationwide transfer of election cases by the Chief Judge.

July is here, and that means it’s busy season again on Beacon Hill

An even-year July 31 is always a critical crossroads for the House and Senate, but rules changes this time around mean it will look different than it has for the past two decades. And as the House budget chief put it, “it can’t go worse” than last term.

Japan weighs state ownership of defense plants to boost arms supply

A draft of the government's basic economic and fiscal policy guidelines calls for reviewing existing law to allow greater state involvement.

KTLA 5 Morning News celebrates 35 years

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of KTLA Morning News, the groundbreaking two-hour local newscast that revolutionized Southern California's morning television. Learn about its innovative approach, enduring success, and deep connection with the community, outperforming national shows since its debut in 1991. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

June 30 | D-day comes and goes as peaceful protests mark anti-illegal immigration day

June 30 | D-day comes and goes as peaceful protests mark anti-illegal immigration day

Call It ‘Declaration Day’

What really happened on July 4, 1776?

Virginia Budget Keeps Data Center Tax Breaks, Adds $600M Energy Levy

After an impasse of data center policies nearly caused a government shutdown, Virginia lawmakers have finally passed a state budget that keeps the critical sales and use tax exemption for data centers but adds a new levy on the power they consume.

One Big Beautiful Bill Delivered Vital Tax Cut to Americans

By Brandon Arnold.

James Talarico Wants to Tax Tips, Overtime, and Social Security

Today marks one year since President Trump and Senate Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts to allow hardworking Texans to keep more of what they earned and secure our southern border. But James Talarico would have voted against this historic legislation. “James Talarico would have voted in line with Chuck Schumer to raise taxes on all []

New Indiana Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026

New Indiana Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026