Anthony Sinclair

Anthony produces news stories, features and guides for Congress.net, with a focus on history and the US political system.

Sanders, AOC, And Merkley Introduce Bill To Ban Flock License Plate Cameras Nationwide

Senators Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley, along with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have introduced legislation targeting Flock Safety’s sprawling network of license plate reader cameras. The bill, called the Ban Flock Act, would prohibit federal agencies from using or accessing data collected by automated license plate readers across the country. The legislation would also block federal…

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Chris Pappas in the New Hampshire Senate Race

Republican Super PAC Pulls Millions From North Carolina And Redirects Funds To Kansas Senate Race

Old North Action, a Republican-aligned super PAC, has cut $6.5 million in October advertising reservations in North Carolina, signaling a strategic reallocation of campaign resources. The move reflects a broader pattern of Republican outside groups reassessing their spending priorities as Senate battleground dynamics continue to shift heading into the election. By pulling significant ad money…

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Wall Street Sees IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) Shares More Than Doubling Despite 30% Decline Over Past Year

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) currently trades at $43.87, sitting nearly 50% below its 52-week high as losses widen and shareholders absorb significant dilution. Two sell-side firms, B. Riley Securities and Rosenblatt Securities, maintain a Street-high price target of $100.00, implying upside of 127.9% from current levels. The Wall Street average price target across 13 analysts stands…

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Citadel Securities Strategist Gives Investors Three Reasons To Reload On Stocks In Q4

Scott Rubner, head of equity and equity derivatives strategy at Citadel Securities, says October offers investors a better entry point after September’s sharp cooldown. Rubner outlined three core reasons why investors should add exposure to U.S. stocks heading into the fourth quarter of 2026. His argument centers on cleared positioning, improving seasonality, and the return…

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DOJ Accuses UCLA Law School Of Illegally Discriminating Against White And Asian Applicants

The Department of Justice has formally accused the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law of illegally using race in its admissions process. Federal officials allege the school discriminated against white and Asian applicants in favor of Black and Hispanic students across multiple admissions cycles. The Trump administration has leveled similar allegations against UCLA’s…

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ASTS Stock Climbs After Hours As New Commercial Chief Joins With Google Fi And SiriusXM Background

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 1% overnight Thursday after fresh regulatory filings revealed a new senior commercial executive and a substantial equity award. The filings identified Wayne Thorsen as AST SpaceMobile’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer, signaling a major leadership addition as the company advances toward full commercialization. A separate Form 4 disclosed…

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Senate Democrats Push Bill To Slash OMB Budget Over Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads

Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is leading a legislative push to financially penalize the White House for airing political advertisements funded by taxpayers. Murray and fellow Senate appropriators introduced the Penalties for Propaganda Act, a bill designed to cut the Office of Management and Budget’s budget by $20 million for…

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Lloyds Banking Group And Visa (V) Complete Live Stablecoin Pilot To Accelerate Cross-Border Settlement

Lloyds Banking Group and Visa (V) have completed a live pilot testing stablecoin-based settlement for cross-border transactions, marking a significant step for both institutions. The seven-day pilot involved US dollar settlement obligations totalling $750,000, providing a real-world test of digital asset infrastructure at scale. Lloyds used USDC purchased through Archax, a UK-regulated digital asset exchange,…

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IonQ (IONQ) vs. D-Wave (QBTS): Which Quantum Computing Stock Deserves Your Investment?

Two quantum computing companies are competing for investor attention, but their financial profiles and technological approaches differ sharply from one another. IonQ (IONQ) has built its reputation on precision, using a trapped-ion quantum system designed to minimize the errors that plague much of the quantum computing industry today. Last year, IonQ demonstrated 2-qubit gate fidelities…

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