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September 2, 2026 by nada

“A temporary ban is the worst of both worlds: political cover today, a clear runway tomorrow,” Davidson wrote. “Make it permanent, or take it out.”

The provision temporarily blocks a government-backed digital currency through 2030, but some conservatives fear that simply delays rather than prevents future implementation.

Now the bill moves to the Senate, where its path becomes more uncertain.

Because the House amended the Senate’s earlier version instead of passing it unchanged, lawmakers in the upper chamber must now decide whether to accept the changes, negotiate further or stall the package entirely.

The biggest flashpoint could be the removal of the forced-sale requirement for institutional landlords.

The bill also faces the Senate’s 60-vote threshold, always a major obstacle.

Still, the lopsided House vote gives the legislation strong momentum.

For Republicans, the politics are straightforward.

Housing affordability remains a top concern for voters dealing with high mortgage rates, tight inventory, and growing competition from deep-pocketed corporate buyers.

For Democrats, opposing a bill aimed at limiting investor competition in the housing market could also carry political risk.

Whether the Senate quickly advances the legislation or lets it bog down in procedural fights could determine whether Congress delivers a tangible housing win before voters head to the polls.

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He stood at the podium not as a strategist or survivor of countless political storms, but as a man carrying a burden he could no longer hide. Each pause between his words felt like a confession, each breath a struggle against the wave of emotion threatening to break through. The announcement was more than a statement; it was an unmasking. He spoke of consequences that extended far beyond headlines and history books, reaching into families, communities, and the fragile trust of a nation that had once believed in him.

By the time he finished, there were no triumphant gestures, no familiar, comforting smile. Only a quiet acceptance that some wounds cannot be managed, only acknowledged. Clinton didn’t ask for forgiveness. He didn’t try to rewrite the past. Instead, he left the stage with the heavy grace of someone who finally understood that the cost of truth, however late, is still immeasurably high.

Vice President Kamala Harris continues to burn through staff as reports suggest she’s struggling to keep top talent.

Harris’s office has been plagued with turnover and more than a dozen high-profile aids have left. But the problem seems to be, at least according to former staffers, people don’t like working for her.

“Just last year, she saw the exodus of her main domestic policy advisor while her chief speechwriter departed after fewer than four months on the job. It was hardly surprising, given that a year earlier, Politico reported that Kamala Harris’ office was often rife with dissent, and it was even described as being ‘not a healthy environment.’ The problem was so great that even President Joe Biden’s team took notice,” the outlet 1945 reported.

“People are thrown under the bus from the very top, there are short fuses and it’s an abusive environment,” a person with direct knowledge of how Harris’ office is run told Politico in June 2021. “It’s not a healthy environment and people often feel mistreated. It’s not a place where people feel supported but a place where people feel treated like s—.”

The Washington Post published a lengthy report detailing turmoil inside Harris’ circle, with staffers describing her management style as horrifyingly bad.

“It’s clear that you’re not working with somebody willing to do the prep and the work,” a former staffer said. “With Kamala, you have to put up with a constant amount of soul-destroying criticism and also her lack of confidence. So you’re constantly sort of propping up a bully, and it’s not clear why.”

This comes as reports are circulating that there is rising tension in the White House between President Joe Biden and Harris as the 2024 presidential election cycle looms.

Biden, 80, is definitely showing signs of his age and that is a problem that more Democratic voters are considering as he runs for re-election.

It appears that much of their concern is that, in case he becomes incapacitated and can no longer serve or worse, should he pass away while in office, that would mean Vice President Kamala Harris becomes president — and that’s not something most Americans in either party want to see.

According to a new survey, she is so unpopular that she is seen now harming Biden’s reelection chances.

The Washington Examiner reports:

When Rasmussen Reports asked likely voters, “Is she doing a better job or worse job than most previous vice presidents?” her poor showing demonstrated why some Democrats and liberal media outlets are urging Biden to replace her on his reelection ticket.

According to the new survey shared with Secrets Wednesday, 50% said she is worse than most previous vice presidents, 22% said “better,” and 24% saw no difference.

The contrast might hold significance for Biden’s potential re-election bid.

Rasmussen conducted the survey to gauge whether the former California senator’s influence is beneficial or detrimental to his prospects, and the results indicate that by a margin of 33 percent to 22 percent, voters perceive her impact as more negative than positive. Importantly, and potentially more damaging to her image, 41 percent of respondents expressed the view that Harris had no discernible impact whatsoever.

Earlier this week, George Skelton, a longtime political columnist for the Los Angeles Times, wrote that Biden should replace Harris now so she can return to California and take lame-duck Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.

“Biden’s problem is Harris. She’s a burden — a drag on his reelection prospects,” he wrote.

“A reader emailed me with the remedy: Feinstein could resign from the Senate and Gov. Gavin Newsom could appoint Harris to replace her. Biden then could find a more popular running mate, one more acceptable to voters as a potential successor,” Skelton added.

It’s not the first time the suggestion has been made.

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