US Politics / US Policy

Republican Senator Splits with Trump Over Jay Powell Probe; Companies Using AI to Justify Layoffs

A rift has emerged between a leading Republican senator and former President Donald Trump regarding the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell. Meanwhile, major US corporations are facing scrutiny for poten...

Feb 06, 2026 16:01 Tim Scott on DOJ probe into Powell: ‘I do not believe that he committed a crime’ in Fed HQ testimony

Republican Senator Splits with Trump Over Jay Powell Probe; Companies Using AI to Justify Layoffs

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Policy / Financial Regulation

STREAMLINE Act Modernizes Bank Secrecy Act Reporting

Senators Tim Scott and John Kennedy have introduced the STREAMLINE Act to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) by updating outdated financial reporting thresholds, reducing unnecessary paperwork, and protecting Americans from debanking.

Oct 21, 2025 17:02 Kennedy, Tim Scott introduce bill to cut red tape, update 1970s financial reporting standards

Politics / Federal Government

Congress Urges Labor Department to Revise Farm Wage Rules

A bipartisan coalition in Congress is calling on the Department of Labor (DOL) to revise regulations affecting the H-2A visa program, arguing that current rules place unsustainable burdens on American farmers. Lawmakers say the Biden-era po...

Aug 05, 2025 22:32 Budd urges US Dept of Labor to end Biden-era agriculture regulations

Politics / Policy

Tim Scott Warns GOP Over Tax Bill’s Weak Polling

Senator Tim Scott is cautioning the GOP about the weak polling numbers surrounding their new tax and spending bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" by President Trump. He suggests focusing on the popular aspects of the bill to gain publ...

Jul 24, 2025 21:02 ‘Just breaking even’: Tim Scott warns GOP over tax bill’s weak polling