How Crypto Won the 2024 Election

Although President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican Party swept the 2024 general election, the cryptocurrency industry feels it is the real winner. Powered by donations from some of the biggest figures in cryptocurrency and venture capital, three political action committees poured more than $100 million into efforts to influence the 2024 election. “This election was

Oregon Cities Move to Ban Psychedelic Mushroom Compound 4 Years After Legalization

Voters are increasingly pushing back against a 2020 ballot measure that legalized the therapeutic use of the substance in licensed centers. After Oregon became the first state in the country to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the active compound inside the most popular form of psychedelic mushrooms, voters in an increasing number of cities

Matt Gaetz Says He’s Not Returning to Congress Next Year

The former Florida lawmaker was reelected on Nov. 5, but he said he won’t be returning to Congress. Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz on Friday responded to speculation that he could return to the U.S. House after he withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general. Gaetz on Thursday said

Trump Aide Shoots Down Mike Rogers FBI Director Speculation: ‘Not Happening’

There had been speculation that the former Michigan Republican could be named to head the bureau. An aide to President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that the incoming administration will not select former Rep. Mike Rogers to be the next FBI director. “Just spoke to President Trump regarding Mike Rogers going to the FBI. It’s

Trump’s Sentencing Is Postponed Indefinitely, New York Judge Says

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing had been scheduled for Nov. 26. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has delayed indefinitely sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump’s business records case, raising questions about the future of the prosecution and whether sentencing will take place. Sentencing was initially scheduled for July but was postponed until Nov. 26. In

Senate Republicans, Democrats Reach Deal Giving Trump More Judicial Selections

The deal also clears the way for Democrats to confirm 13 judges. The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate said late Nov. 21 that an agreement had been reached with Republicans that will give Democrats the opportunity to quickly confirm 13 judges in return for withdrawing votes on four other nominees. Under the agreement, Democrats

Georgia Attorney General Announces 2026 Bid for Governor

Chris Carr says as governor he would promote the state’s private sector by offering tax incentives and eliminating ’red tape and burdensome regulations’. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican, announced on Thursday his plans to run for the state’s governor in 2026 after Gov. Brian Kemp ended his two consecutive terms in office. Carr