US lawmakers push Senate to clear crypto bill

IANS | July 18, 2026 7:01 AM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged the Senate to pass a sweeping digital assets bill, arguing that clear federal rules are needed to protect investors, bring cryptocurrency businesses back from overseas and preserve American leadership in financial technology.

US threatens election funds over security

IANS | July 18, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Friday that US states could lose federal election funding unless they adopt new security measures, as it raised concerns about non-citizens on voter rolls and vulnerabilities in voting machines ahead of the midterm elections.