Senate Moves Quickly on College Sports Reform Bill

Senate Majority Leader Thune moved to set up a floor vote on the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, aiming for a Friday decision; the measure would nationalize how college athletes are paid and how conferences expand, including a hard cap on revenue-sharing payments while preserving NIL deals, with proponents optimistic about reaching 60 votes. The live updates also cover Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid amid ethics allegations, Hawley's push to oppose a crypto bill without changes, Rep. Chuck Edwards ending his reelection bid after a censure recommendation, Florida endorsements in a GOP primary, and the Senate Commerce Committee advancing the Kids Online Safety Act, among other political developments.