The proposed digital currency in Texas would be unique as it would be based on a physical asset, gold, and each unit of the digital currency issued would represent a particular fraction of a troy ounce of gold held in trust.
Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss has become a "Democrat-aligned mega-donor," according to the Associated Press, after funneling hundreds of millions of dollars to leftist groups.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas defended luxury trips funded by a Republican donor, stating he sought guidance and was advised that such "personal hospitality" was not reportable under federal rules.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich was accused by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of spying against Russia while he was reporting in Yekaterinburg.
Last Thursday, Representatives Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson, and Gloria Johnson chanted "No action, no peace" on the House floor during legislative proceedings, forcing them to halt.
"This bill is aptly named the Vulnerable Child Protection Act because it seeks to protect children with gender dysphoria from medical and surgical interventions that can cause permanent damage to their bodies before they are mature enough to make such serious health decisions," writes Idaho's Gov. Little.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refused to call the ongoing influx at the southern border a "crisis," saying that admitting the situation was a crisis would indicate a "withdrawal from our mission."
