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DOJ charges ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ with $48 million tax fraud, seeks extradition

The Justice Department unveiled criminal tax fraud charges this week against a prolific bitcoin investor named Roger Ver. He came…

Trump could drive inflation higher with his second-term economic agenda, analysts say

Former President Donald Trump is building a second-term economic agenda that analysts say could reheat the very inflation that he…

Biden replaces Obama-era infrastructure protections to defend against Chinese cyberthreats

President Joe Biden on Tuesday updated a more than decade-old policy to protect U.S. critical infrastructure sectors like energy and…

Trump VP contender Kristi Noem stands by killing her dog Cricket amid bipartisan ridicule

Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Sunday attempted to spin a controversial anecdote about killing her puppy, revealed in…

House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protests

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., struggled to get a word in edgewise Wednesday, battling a chorus of booing crowds during…

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, business groups sue FTC over ban on noncompete clauses

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several other business groups on Wednesday sued the Federal Trade Commission in Texas federal…

Biden signs Israel, Ukraine, TikTok bill into law

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law measures to provide aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, as well as…

Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled two new rules that will directly affect millions of Americans who fly commercially every…

FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday voted 3-2 for a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements, which companies use to prevent…

Senate passes long-awaited aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok bill

The Senate on Tuesday passed a package to provide billions in aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, sending the legislation…