The House voted down a procedural rule that would have allowed debate and a vote on the GENIUS Act, two related crypto bills—the CLARITY Act and the Anti‑CBDC Surveillance State Act—and the Defense Appropriations bill.

Apple is aligning with President Donald Trump in a strategic initiative to secure domestic rare earth mineral resources -- as the company is reportedly poised to announce a $500 million investment in the United States' only active rare earth mine.