Senate Majority Leader John Thune

A coalition of over 200 crypto companies and organizations urged Senate leaders to schedule the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a full Senate vote, emphasizing the need for U.S. leadership in regulating digital asset markets. The letter, signed by entities like Coinbase, Ripple, and Binance.US, highlights bipartisan support and the bill's potential to establish federal oversight and clarify regulatory roles between the SEC and CFTC.

Republican Ken Paxton defeated longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn by 28 points in the primary, marking the widest loss for a sitting U.S. senator in nearly 50 years. Trump's endorsement of Paxton, despite his legal controversies, highlights his influence over the GOP but complicates efforts to secure the Senate majority. Key concerns include funding challenges for Paxton's general election race and potential Senate resistance to Trump's priorities.

Congress passed a short-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days after struggling to reauthorize the nation's spying program. The renewal came after a 13-day extension was applied last month. Lawmakers were divided on the issue, with some advocating for a digital currency ban.

Pro-life groups are urging the Senate to extend a decade-long ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood and abortion providers before a July 4 deadline, warning of a potential $800 million annual taxpayer windfall. The current funding prohibition, part of a Trump-era budget bill, expires this Independence Day, with Republicans emphasizing fiscal responsibility and opposition to subsidizing abortion services.

Pro-life groups are urging the Senate to extend a decade-long ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood and abortion providers before a July 4 deadline, arguing it is fiscally irresponsible to subsidize abortion services amid rising federal debt. The current funding prohibition, part of Trump's 2024 budget, expires on July 4, and the groups warn that failure to act could result in hundreds of millions in annual taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood.

Senate Republicans are preparing a party-line funding bill to finance Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through a budget reconciliation process, aiming to bypass Democratic opposition. However, divisions exist within the party over the scope of the bill, with some lawmakers like Ted Cruz advocating for broader provisions, including long-term funding and tax cuts, while leadership prefers a narrowly tailored package. House Republicans also push for expanding the bill to include additional priorities.

The DHS shutdown enters its 60th day as House Republicans block reopening efforts, focusing instead on funding ICE and CBP. Senate GOP leaders push for a reconciliation bill to fund these agencies, while House Republicans express frustration over the legislative process.