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Sep 17, 2026

Former Republican senator Jon Kyl dies at 84

Jon Kyl, a Republican who served nearly 30 years in Congress representing Arizona and rose to become Senate Minority Whip, died Thursday from complications of a neurological disease. He was known for shepherding Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation and authoring the Jerusalem Embassy Act.

Sep 17, 20267 sources

Aug 3, 2026

Crypto Industry Spends Over $200 Million on 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections, Secures Primary Wins

The cryptocurrency industry has invested close to $200 million in the November 2026 midterm elections, with crypto-backed PACs like Fairshake helping pro-crypto candidates win primary races in Michigan and Washington. The spending includes over $2 million in Michigan's 13th Congressional District alone.

Aug 3, 20266 sources