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Key Primaries and Crypto Bill in U.S. Politics
Minnesota, Wisconsin hold key primary races as Congress returns from recess. The Senate fails to vote on a cryptocurrency regulation bill before leaving for the August break.
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The Hill
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2026-08-09 20:41 UTC
The Hill
With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number of high-profile primaries that will help shape the 2026 midterm landscape. The marquee contest this week is Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to replace retiring G
2026-08-09 21:00 UTC
The Hill
The Senate left town for August recess over the weekend without voting on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, markedly dimming the measure’s chances of passing before the midterm elections. The crypto industry is remaining hopeful that the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for t
2026-08-09 21:00 UTC