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Explained: What is US Senate’s CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto investors?

The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining digital assets, resolving SEC–CFTC jurisdiction overlap, and setting rules for decentralised platforms. The move brings long-needed regulatory clarity, boosting industry confidence even as Democrats raise concerns over safeguards and stablecoin provisions.

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Trump’s ratings slide further, but gerrymanders will help Republicans at midterm elections

US President Donald Trump’s ratings have slid further to a new record low. But two recent court decisions will assist Republicans in using gerrymandering to avoid losing their majority in the House of Representatives.

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Taxpayers funded more than $300K in payouts for sexual harassment claims in congressional offices, Nancy Mace claims

The lawmaker plans to release the documents after redacting personal information about the victims and witnesses

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Pauline Hanson is considering a shock political move

Right-wing Senator Pauline Hanson has warned her opponents not to underestimate her as she mulls over making a big call on her political career.

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View from The Hill: Would Pauline Hanson really risk a tilt at the lower house?

As high poll numbers are increasingly emboldening One Nation, Pauline Hanson now says she might seek to move to the House of Representatives.

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A year on from the election, what has the Albanese government achieved?

This time last year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was jubilant. Having just won 94 of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives, Labor had its best result in terms of seats since 1943.

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Top Democrat vows to take Florida next after Virginia redistricting shocks Republicans: ‘Maximum warfare’

ANALYSIS: New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has thrown down the gauntlet and is threatening Trump in his own backyard, Eric Garcia writes

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Virginia's Redistricting Win Changed 2026 Midterms, Trump Warns of Disaster if Democrats Take the House

Virginia's redistricting measure, part of a broader national trend, could significantly impact the 2026 US midterms by potentially increasing Democratic control in the House of Representatives.

International Business Times UK

Nigeria charges retired general and five others over alleged coup plot

In Nigeria, prosecutors charged six men, including a retired major general, on Tuesday, accusing them of attempting to plan a coup in October 2025. Authorities initially denied the charges, while the army announced the arrest of 16 officers for "discipline issues." Subsequently, President Bola Tinubu carried out a major reshuffle…

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Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened

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Will voters turn against Donald Trump in the US midterms? What we know so far

The US is bracing for another cycle of elections, with November’s midterms determining the scope of Donald Trump’s power in the final two years of his presidency. All seats in the House of Representatives will be contested, as will one-third of the Senate.

The Conversation

‘Enough’: Hakeem Jeffries finally finds his voice after Donald Trump’s Iran threat

Hakeem Jeffries has urged Congress to immediately put an end to the escalating war in Iran. His plea came hours after President Donald Trump issued a chilling threat on Truth Social, suggesting that an entire civilization could face obliteration. Jeffries, the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, directly called…

The Mary Sue

When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen

Bipartisan calls for President Donald Trump’s removal from office increased on April 7, 2026, after he issued threats to destroy “a whole civilization” if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

We cannot celebrate tinkering when it comes to gambling reform. Labor’s response falls tragically short

What the Albanese government is proposing is not evidence-based, and it will not reverse the normalisation of gambling among young people

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Democrats seen as taking back the House after Republicans quit in numbers not seen since the Great Depression

ANALYSIS: A record number of House Republicans are not seeking re-election, the most since the Great Depression, with Republicans far outpacing Democrats. Eric Garcia breaks down the numbers

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Boxing Notes: House Advances Sweeping Boxing Bill

Rep. Brian Jacks explains legislation in a Sports Illustrated Q&A

The Times of India

US House resolution seeks ‘genocide’ tag for Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities on Bengali Hindus

US Congressman Greg Landsman has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to recognise the atrocities committed by the Pakistani army and its allies against Bengali Hindus in 1971 as war crimes and genocide. The resolution cites the 'Blood Telegram' and details the systematic targeting of Hindus for…

The Conversation

The Greens’ election review flew under the radar. Here’s what it said

The 2025 Australian federal election was defined by its many shock results, from the Labor Party’s thumping victory to the Liberals’ considerable losses.

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Markwayne Mullin's Government and Service History Explained As Trump Names Kristi Noem's Replacement

President Donald Trump announced that he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin.

The Times of India

From protests to polls: Nepal to vote after a Gen Z uprising redraws its political map

Nepal is at a critical juncture as nearly 19 million voters elect a new House of Representatives. This election is significantly influenced by a youth-led uprising that challenged the political establishment, fueled by resentment over unemployment and perceived elite excess. The vote reflects a generational demand for accountability and change.

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The Supreme Court’s ruling leaves Trumponomics facing major challenges

The decision by the US Supreme Court to rule most of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs illegal will have far-ranging consequences for the president’s economic agenda. Although the administration will find other ways to increase tariffs, their usefulness as a weapon of economic warfare will be diminished. And the issue…

The Guardian - US

Republicans have subpoenaed the Clintons to testify about Jeffrey Epstein. Will it backfire?

History shows that when called to testify about difficult things – Monica Lewinsky, Benghazi – Bill and Hillary excel

The Independent UK

Signs are pointing to a ‘blue wave’ in the midterm elections. Here’s why Democrats shouldn’t get too cocky

ANALYSIS: The map still favors Republicans, Democratic voters see their party leaders as weak and Trump has always found ways to defy political gravity, Eric Garcia writes

Evening Standard

Lord Mandelson asked to testify over Epstein by US politicians

A letter from two Democrat members of the House of Representatives called on the peer, formerly the British ambassador to the US, to answer questions.

The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson asked to give evidence over Epstein by US politicians

A letter from two Democrat members of the House of Representatives called on the peer, formerly the British ambassador to the US, to answer questions.

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