Welcome to The Daily Politic Briefing! Good morning and thank you for joining us on this edition of The Daily Politic Briefing, where we bring you the most significant political developments shaping our nation. Today, we have a packed agenda covering critical legislative efforts, international diplomacy, emergency management controversies, and key election developments that are dominating the political landscape. In Today's Briefing: We'll begin with the GOP's push to deliver on Trump's crypto promises through ambitious legislation. Then, we'll cover Prime Minister Netanyahu's meetings on Capitol Hill today. We'll also examine the brewing budget battles between Republicans and Democrats, the uncertain future of FEMA, new gig worker legislation, and developments in key Senate races. Crypto Legislation Takes Center Stage House Republicans are planning a "crypto week" upon their return to Capitol Hill, racing to deliver on former President Trump's pledge to make America the crypto capital of the world. While the Senate has already passed a bipartisan stablecoin bill, House Republicans are pushing for broader legislation that would include a comprehensive "market structure" plan to overhaul securities and commodities rules. The effort has created some tension, as Trump wants a "clean" version passed "lightning fast," but Senate Republicans won't take up the market structure overhaul until September. Meanwhile, House Financial Services Chair French Hill's sweeping bill faces negotiations with Democrats who are seeking restrictions on Trump family's growing entanglements with the crypto industry. Netanyahu's Capitol Hill Tour Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making the rounds on Capitol Hill today, with a meeting scheduled with Speaker Mike Johnson at 11:45 a.m. Later this afternoon, at 4 p.m., he'll meet with a bipartisan group of senators, including Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer. These meetings come at a critical time for U.S.-Israel relations and ongoing Middle East peace efforts. Budget Battles Intensify The political temperature is rising over budget matters, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warning Republicans about their upcoming $9.4 billion rescissions request. Schumer questioned why Republicans would expect Democrats to "engage in a bipartisan appropriations process" if Republicans use a party-line process to claw back previously approved funding. Adding complexity to the situation, Appropriations Chair Susan Collins plans to push for changes to the rescissions package, opposing cuts to foreign aid and expressing concerns about public media funding cuts. This internal Republican division could impact the path forward on budget negotiations. FEMA's Uncertain Future In the wake of deadly floods in Texas, the White House has opened the door to potentially salvaging FEMA, despite previous intentions to "eliminate" the agency. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that assistance "whether from states or the federal government, is a policy discussion that will continue." This marks a significant shift from Trump and Homeland Secretary Noem's stated plans to wind down the agency, which has already seen staff cuts of 20% and the termination of key grants. The recent natural disasters have highlighted the critical role FEMA plays in emergency response. Gig Worker Legislation Advances Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Scott have unveiled bills aimed at supporting independent contractors with portable benefits. The legislation would legally protect companies offering such benefits and encourage wider retirement plan participation among gig workers. While the initiative follows months of input from business groups, it risks upsetting labor organizations concerned that these benefits would be inferior to those offered in traditional employment relationships. This legislation represents a significant attempt to address the changing nature of work in America. North Carolina Senat