FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing after lawmakers raised concerns about a revised hiring policy that no longer automatically disqualifies…

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday blocked a major cryptocurrency bill from moving forward, dealing a significant setback to efforts aimed at creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The procedural vote halted the Clarity Act after months of negotiations between lawmakers seeking bipartisan support. The legislation was viewed by many in the cryptocurrency industry as one of the most important efforts to establish clear federal rules for digital asset markets. Republican leaders introduced an updated version…