Politics

Ireland's DPC fines Google €403 million for GDPR violations related to location tracking, ordering compliance within six months.

Kevin O'Leary predicts Congress will revisit the Clarity Act after midterms, driven by a new crypto tax bill that pressures lawmakers to provide regulatory clarity.

House passes hemp ban extension to December 11, 370-48, as industry scrambles to shape federal regulations and close loopholes before the new deadline.

Iceland's narrow rejection of EU membership talks exposes deeper flaws in the EEA model and the EU's northern strategy. A call for strategic review.

Coinbase files SEC notices to offer single-stock perpetual futures in the US, subject to dual SEC-CFTC regulation. No launch date or terms disclosed yet.

Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race upends GOP establishment as prediction markets show near-total shift to Paxton, with Cornyn collapsing and Senate leadership reportedly on notice.

CFTC under Rostin Behnam intensifies legal battles over prediction markets as Polymarket files self-certification with the regulator.

Senate Banking Committee passes CLARITY Act 15-9, advancing legislation to separate SEC-CFTC crypto oversight and end decade of regulatory uncertainty.

Trump delays Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules citing $2.4 billion in projected savings for businesses and families, with unclear impact on consumer grocery prices.

US Customs and Border Protection has started issuing refunds after the Supreme Court overturned most Trump tariffs, with $168 billion in prior payments at stake.

Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program, enabling 208,000 private sector workers without 401(k) access to auto-enroll in IRAs.

Trump discloses $1M–$5M investment in Kura Sushi USA, part of hundreds of millions in reported stock activity disclosed in May 2026 filing.

Democratic lawmakers told MeidasTouch they want the 25th Amendment invoked as Trump’s China trip sparks concerns over late-night posts and security.

Dr. Steve Turley says the EU is urging citizens to drive less as the IEA warns Europe has maybe six weeks of jet fuel amid Hormuz disruption.

In a 60 Minutes extended interview, Benjamin Netanyahu says the Iran war isn’t over until enriched uranium is removed, sites dismantled, and proxies disarmed.

Timcast spotlights Rep. Frederica Wilson’s 43 missed House votes, questions about old photos, and new polling showing a tight 2026 midterm battle.

Former Celsius CRO Roni Cohen-Pavon sentenced for role in 2022 platform collapse. Required to pay over $1M in forfeiture plus $40K fine alongside prison term.

Trump Mobile says its $499 gold-plated T1 smartphone will begin shipping this week after $100 deposits and revised “conditional” preorder terms drew scrutiny.

The CFTC files amicus brief supporting Kalshi's appeal against Ohio regulators, asserting federal authority over prediction markets in expanding legal battle.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced tough cross-examination from Elon Musk’s attorney over trust, alleged deception, and OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model.

Chinese exporters now view the Iran war’s shipping and energy shock as a bigger threat than U.S. tariffs, ahead of Trump–Xi talks this week.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s China trip after a call from the president, as U.S. AI chip export restrictions and market access remain key issues.

U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Paris to review trade commitments and address rare earth supplies ahead of Trump's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping.

White House economic advisor reveals Pentagon estimates Iran conflict will last 4-6 weeks as administration defends strategy amid surging energy costs.