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Coffee chain’s ex-chief executive had been called by liberal senator to testify about union push
Tim Scott’s comments came during bruising congressional hearing on failings leading to lender’s collapse
Restrict Act would give commerce secretary authority to ban foreign technology
Lawmakers cite ‘concerns’ about top Wall Street firm’s past work for Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange
A hoodie-wearing stroke survivor, a Trump-backed author and an ex-mixed martial arts fighter are among the newcomers
House will now take up legislation that covers another $45bn in assistance for Ukraine a day after Zelenskyy visit
Lawmakers worry Chinese video app represents security threat
Live results of elections that will determine control of the US Senate and House of Representatives during the second half of Joe Biden’s term as president
Legislation which also enshrines recognition for interracial marriages wins support from some Republicans
Legislation to codify rights wins bipartisan support in crucial vote
Incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto faces unexpectedly tight race for pivotal Senate seat
West Virginia senator concedes defeat following concerns measures could risk government shutdown
Democrat candidate pours millions of dollars into punchy TikTok and Instagram strategy
Peiter Zatko’s testimony to Senate committee threatens to complicate legal battle with Tesla CEO
Shift comes as party’s Senate campaign arm has already disbursed more than it has raised this year
Upper chamber’s approval of tax and spending bill marks major political victory ahead of November midterm elections
Legislation includes $369bn in clean energy incentives and higher taxes on corporate America
Government would raise $14bn by limiting but not scrapping ‘carried interest’ provision
Candidate for Democratic nomination says personal wealth means no one can ‘buy me’
Mehmet Oz and David McCormick hire lawyers and former Trump aides in preparation for potential recount
More than half of funds earmarked for military spending as Russian invasion grinds on
Democratic leaders called vote after leaked Supreme Court decision suggested Roe vs Wade in peril
JD Vance clinches spot on ballot in November after endorsement from former US president
Joe Biden’s nominee becomes first black woman to join America’s highest court
Concerns raised over Sarah Bloom Raskin’s work on climate risks and private sector role
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