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Crypto bill from Republicans lays out clear roles for SEC and CFTC

Republican lawmakers released a draft bill on Friday that would provide crypto assets and exchanges a clearer regulatory plan, allowing…

Unemployment dropped among Hispanic men and women in May but rose for Black workers

The U.S. unemployment rate rose in May, but declined for Hispanic workers, according to the latest nonfarm payrolls report. The…

Pence will not be charged in DOJ probe of classified documents found at his home

No charges will be filed against former Vice President Mike Pence in the Department of Justice investigation of classified documents…

Champions League final referee to remain in role after apologizing for appearance at event organized by hardline nationalist party leader in Poland

CNN  —  Referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate next weekend’s UEFA Champions League final after apologizing for his appearance at an…

‘Everyone can see the reality’ in Ukraine except for Putin, UK defense minister says

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace on Friday said Vladimir Putin is “at risk of losing everything” if Russia does not…

Nevada governor announces tentative plan to bring the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas

CNN  —  Nevada governor Joe Lombardo announced a tentative agreement on Wednesday with the Oakland Athletics and local and state…

Zelenskyy ramps up pressure for NATO membership; Russia says its border villages shelled

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. NATO allies are left to deliberate Ukraine’s…

DeSantis bid to disqualify judge in Disney case is denied, but judge recuses himself anyway over relative’s stock conflict

A federal judge overseeing Disney’s civil free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recused himself from the case Thursday,…

Russian forces target food and water sources to starve Ukrainians, international law investigation says

WASHINGTON — Russian occupying forces in Ukraine have employed starvation tactics on civilians by targeting food lines, agricultural harvests and water infrastructure,…

Trump plans 2024 fundraising swing from Georgia to his N.J. golf course as he calls on his bundlers to raise up to $1 million

Former President Donald Trump is launching a fundraising swing this month that will start in the key state of Georgia…