Senate panel vote clears the way for Kennedy to become health secretary
A key Senate committee supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human…
Can Elon Musk shut down a federal agency? Yes, if presidential rule replaces constitutional governance
Musk's takeover of USAID tests the principle of constitutional rule versus presidential power. ...
‘Shadow government’? Billionaire Elon Musk’s grip on U.S. government spending raises questions
Billionaire Elon Musk was the focus of many in Washington this week, as his Department of Government Efficiency slashed at…
China, gaining ground in Latin America, spies opportunity in Trump’s chaotic foreign policy
China has begun to challenge U.S. hegemony in Latin America. The chaos of the Trump presidency may present it a…
Ohio Senator introduces state’s second Bitcoin reserve bill
Ohio Senator Sandra O’Brien wants to allow the state’s treasurer to invest in Bitcoin — but no other cryptocurrency —…
Ripple says XRP Ledger back online after hourlong network halt
Ripple’s technology chief, David Schwartz, said the firm is investigating after its XRP Ledger stopped for just over an hour…
Google boss expects to spend $75B on AI this year
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says his firm will spend about $75 billion on capital expenditures in 2025 — most of…
Healthcare tech firm Semler buys 871 Bitcoin, yield tops 150%
Semler now has 3,192 Bitcoin following a recent buying spree, placing it as the 10th-largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.…
El Salvador buys 12 Bitcoin in a day, bringing reserve to 6,068 BTC
El Salvador’s total Bitcoin stockpile has grown again and now stands at 6,068 Bitcoin, currently worth over $554 million. ...