Crypto
US Treasury Bought Back $6B in Bonds, but Dealers Warn of Concentration
The US Treasury completed a $6 billion bond buyback operation, but Wall Street dealers warn that concentrated purchases leave many securities unsold.
Politics
Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor race
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, marking a major progressive victory in California.
Crypto
Anthropic Launches Claude Finance Feature As Pompliano Alleges Copying
Anthropic introduced a personal finance tool for Claude in the U.S., drawing a sharp accusation of copying from crypto investor Anthony Pompliano.
Crypto
American Bitcoin Reports $126M Profit Amid Rising Mining Costs
The Eric Trump-backed American Bitcoin posted a large quarterly profit driven by holdings gains, while mining operations faced pressure.
Crypto
DOJ Launches Super Intelligence Task Force to Combat AI Misuse
The U.S. Department of Justice has established a new task force to police the misuse of advanced artificial intelligence by criminal groups and foreign actors.
Politics
Trump Administration Held Secret Talks to Deport Iranians Amid Ongoing Conflict
Newly unsealed court documents reveal the Trump administration engaged in covert negotiations to deport Iranian detainees, despite the ongoing war and concerns over their safety.
Politics
Kansas Elects Democrat Senator in Stunning Shift Away From Deep-Red Politics
In a historic upset, Kansas voters elected Democrat Adam Hamilton to the US Senate, signaling growing economic frustration in a traditionally conservative stronghold.
Politics
Nithya Raman Elected as Mayor of Los Angeles
Urban planner and progressive candidate Nithya Raman has been elected mayor of Los Angeles, marking a shift in the city's political leadership.
Politics
US Senate Democrats face internal division over Chuck Schumer’s leadership
Following a strong midterm performance, Democratic senators are divided over whether to retain Chuck Schumer as their leader, with some freshmen calling for a change in direction.
Politics
Gavin Newsom Commutes Over 500 Death Sentences in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has commuted the sentences of more than 500 death row inmates to life without the possibility of parole, marking a historic shift in state policy.