HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.

A survey by AARP revealed Americans' overall confidence in Social Security has dropped to 36%, with only 25% of younger adults saying they had confidence in the program's future.

Billionaire Ray Dalio warned the U.S. risks an economic heart attack within three years unless the federal budget deficit is reduced to 3% of GDP as deficits widen and the debt grows.

Social Security's retirement trust fund is facing insolvency by late 2032, potentially triggering a 24% benefit cut for 62 million retirees if Congress doesn't act, an analysis found.

Congressional chaos ensued as GOP leadership faced multiple revolts over cryptocurrency bills, setting a new record for the longest House vote while racing to pass spending cuts.

The CLARITY Act and two other crypto bills passed the House with Republican and Democratic support after Maxine Waters criticized them as enabling a "corrupt crypto empire."

Conservative lawmakers had a roughly nine-hour standoff with House leaders over cryptocurrency legislation.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee heard testimony on security risks as the U.S. remains 100% import reliant on nearly a quarter of 50 critical minerals dominated by China.

The Social Security Administration announced 24/7 access to the My Social Security online portal starting in mid-July as part of a broader customer service overhaul.

House Republicans blocked cryptocurrency legislation despite President Donald Trump's support, citing concerns about Senate changes to the GENIUS Act and potential CBDC implications.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple is expected to announce a $500 million commitment to MP Materials — the only rare earth mine currently operating in the United States, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal.

Trump administration prepares trade letters as August 1 deadline approaches, with Secretary Lutnick confirming tariffs will revert to April levels without agreements.