Politics
Political Shifts and Regulatory Moves
The Senate Banking Committee advanced a key cryptocurrency regulation bill with bipartisan support. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS Secretary, was reported to have operated a robotic arm during heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, though he denied it. Erin Stewart, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Connecticut, dropped out of the race amid fraud allegations.
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The Hill
A cryptocurrency regulation bill advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, clearing a key hurdle with the support of a pair of Democrats following a last-minute bipartisan push. The Senate panel voted 15-9 to send the Clarity Act to the floor, with Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and A
2026-05-14 18:46 UTC
The Hill
Erin Stewart, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Connecticut, dropped out of the race on Thursday just days ahead of the scheduled primary. Stewart left the GOP primary battle amid allegations of fraud from her service as mayor of New Britain. The GOP candidate is accused of spending $207,076.0
2026-05-14 18:47 UTC
The Hill
The Cleveland Clinic is pushing back on a report that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. operated a robotic arm during a patient’s heart surgery on a recent visit to the medical center, clarifying that he was merely an observer. “He briefly observed a robotic heart surge
2026-05-14 18:48 UTC