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Trump presses House to pass 'incredible' crypto bill: 'NO DELAYS, NO ADD ONS' 

President Trump on Wednesday urged the House to pass a bill regulating payment stablecoins that cleared the Senate earlier this week, asking lawmakers...

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X sues New York over social media disclosure law

Elon Musk's social platform X sued the state of New York on Tuesday over a law requiring social media sites to detail how they moderate hate speech,...

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Trump Mobile faces steep odds, skepticism with plans for US-made smartphones

The Trump family’s new mobile phone venture promises to build its golden smartphones in the U.S., an endeavor that experts warn will be nearly...

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Senate passes stablecoin framework in major crypto milestone

The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation creating a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins in a major milestone for the crypto industry. ...

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Trump Jr.: My father isn't involved with Trump Mobile

President Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., underscored Monday that his father is not involved with the Trump Organization’s new mobile phone...

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Meta invests in Scale AI, hires CEO to work on 'superintelligence'

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is investing a “significant” amount in Scale AI and hiring the artificial intelligence (AI)...

14.06.2025 3

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California hits back at Trump EV move

{beacon}   Technology Technology   The Big Story  California claps back at Trump's overturning of EV mandate California officials on Thursday...

13.06.2025 2

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Trump, Musk hint at reconciliation

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  Trump, Musk hint at reconciliation President Trump said he thinks he could make amends with tech...

12.06.2025 9

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Two House panels advance crypto market structure bill 

A pair of House panels voted Tuesday to advance legislation laying out oversight of the crypto market. The House Financial Services Committee and...

11.06.2025 4

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Senate lines up major step toward passing stablecoin bill

The Senate is poised to hold another key procedural vote on stablecoin legislation Wednesday, clearing the way for the crypto bill after several...

11.06.2025 10

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Amazon to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania data centers 

Amazon plans to invest at least $20 billion to build out two data centers in Pennsylvania, the e-commerce and cloud computing giant announced Monday...

10.06.2025 10

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Trump, Musk stay isolated

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  Some Republicans hope for Trump-Musk will reconcile  Some Republicans are holding out hope...

10.06.2025 4

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World Liberty Financial to invest in Trump meme coin following crypto wallet dispute

World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture launched by President Trump and his sons, plans to invest in the president’s meme coin, seemingly...

07.06.2025 10

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Musk empire faces risks with Trump feud

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Why Musk’s feud with Trump could risk his business empire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man,...

07.06.2025 10

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Trump's pulled NASA nomination

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Space industry reels over pulled NASA nomination The aerospace community was caught off guard this...

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Tesla shares down as Trump fires back at ally Musk

Tesla shares dipped Thursday after President Trump fired back at Elon Musk over his growing criticism of the president’s tax and spending bill. ...

05.06.2025 3

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What to know about the Meta trial as judge weighs decision

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta have wrapped up a six-week trial over the Facebook and Instagram parent’s alleged social networking...

04.06.2025 10

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Meta faces moment of truth

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  What to know about the FTC-Meta trial The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta have wrapped up a...

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AI looms over Google case

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  AI dominates as judge weighs Google penalties A federal judge on Friday grappled with the way...

31.05.2025 3

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AI dominates as judge weighs penalties in Google search case

A federal judge grappled Friday with the way artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the internet, as he weighed what penalties Google will...

31.05.2025 3

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SEC dismisses case against crypto exchange Binance

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping its case against crypto exchange Binance, as the agency continues to pull back on enforcement...

30.05.2025 3

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Musk leaves White House with frustrations, little progress on debt

Elon Musk is exiting the White House with little to show for his cost-cutting push and a list of frustrations from his time in the Trump...

30.05.2025 10

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Musk caps off DOGE time voicing frustration

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Musk caps off DOGE time voicing frustration Elon Musk is exiting the White House with little to show...

30.05.2025 3

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CFTC leaders exit as Trump pick prepares to take helm

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story CFTC leaders exit as Trump pick prepares to take helm All four current members of the Commodity...

29.05.2025 5

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Nvidia beats expectations with strong quarterly earnings despite export controls

Nvidia posted strong quarterly earnings Wednesday, beating Wall Street’s expectations despite new export controls imposed by the Trump...

29.05.2025 3

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Vance urges crypto industry to expand involvement in politics after 2024 wins

Vice President Vance called on the crypto industry Wednesday to continue expanding its involvement in politics, after spending more than $200 million...

28.05.2025 3

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Key market watchdog plagued by departures amid crypto turf war

All four current members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plan to step down in the coming days and months, resigning from the agency...

28.05.2025 10

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House AI regulation ban divides GOP

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story What to know about the GOP push to ban state AI laws House Republicans pushed forward last week with...

28.05.2025 2

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Tesla shares rise after Musk says he's back at his companies '24/7'

Tesla’s shares ticked up Monday after Elon Musk said over the weekend that he was back at his companies “24/7” following a monthslong stint in...

28.05.2025 3

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Trump, Apple relationship devolves with threats 

President Trump’s relationship with Apple and CEO Tim Cook has devolved in recent weeks as the president has ramped up pressure on the iPhone maker...

24.05.2025 10

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Trump, Apple at war

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Trump, Apple relationship devolves into tariff threats President Trump’s relationship with Apple...

24.05.2025 5

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Trump threatens Apple with 25 percent tariffs

President Trump on Friday threatened to hit Apple with 25 percent tariffs if it does not move its manufacturing to the U.S. “I have long ago...

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Democrats rip Trump ahead of meme coin dinner: 'Orgy of corruption'

President Trump is set to host a private dinner Thursday night with the top investors in his meme coin, who spent millions of dollars to secure a spot...

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Trump's meme coin controversy

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  Democrats take aim at Trump meme coin dinner President Trump is set to host a private dinner Thursday...

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Ocasio-Cortez renews push against explicit AI deepfakes

{beacon} View Online Technology Technology   The Big Story Ocasio-Cortez gives AI deepfake bill another go Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.)...

22.05.2025 3

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Google adding chatbot-like 'AI Mode' to search

Google is adding a new chatbot-like feature called “AI Mode” to its search engine amid a push to further incorporate artificial intelligence (AI)...

22.05.2025 4

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What's next for the Senate stablecoin bill?

Stablecoin legislation advanced on the Senate floor Monday in an early win for the crypto industry, but the bill is expected to face a lengthy...

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Stablecoin bill clears early Senate floor hurdle in win for crypto industry

The Senate voted to move forward with consideration of legislation to create a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins Monday night, bringing the...

20.05.2025 5

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Trump's careful balance on AI

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Trump walks 'geopolitical tightrope' in AI race  Amid the global race to dominate artificial...

20.05.2025 5

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Trump, UAE ink 5G data center deal

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump, UAE ink deal on 5G data center The U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are partnering to...

17.05.2025 6

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Trump teases new tariff rates

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump teases new tariff rates...

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Meta asks judge to toss FTC case

Meta asked a federal judge Thursday to toss the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case against the social media giant, arguing the agency failed to...

16.05.2025 7

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Trump faces chip backlash

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump under fire for AI chip deals on Middle East trip President Trump is facing scrutiny over his...

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House Democrats warn against Trump cuts to scientific agencies

House Democrats with science backgrounds are warning President Trump against major funding cuts to scientific agencies, underscoring the benefits of...

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Lummis believes senators have reached deal on stablecoin bill, expects votes next week 

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said Thursday she believes senators have reached an agreement on “final language” for Senate stablecoin legislation...

15.05.2025 4

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Trump takes swing at Tim Cook over Apple manufacturing in India

President Trump took a swing Thursday at Apple CEO Tim Cook over his company’s manufacturing in India, emphasizing that he wants the iPhone maker to...

15.05.2025 4

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Musk looms over midterms

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  Dems hope Musk will be midterm election liability  Elon Musk has become as much of a political...

15.05.2025 5

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CFTC commissioner leaving agency to head up crypto trade group

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Summer Mersinger is leaving the agency to lead the Blockchain Association, the crypto trade...

14.05.2025 4

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Teachers confront AI challenges in the classroom

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Teachers confront AI challenges in the classroom Educators are reaching into their toolbox in an...

13.05.2025 3

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Eric Trump's bitcoin mining venture to go public

American Bitcoin, Eric Trump’s bitcoin mining company, announced Monday that it plans to go public. The firm will merge with fellow bitcoin mining...

12.05.2025 4

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