United States: Indigenous Peoples

The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will convene a critical roundtable to examine how the explosive growth of prediction markets intersects with Tribal gaming sovereignty and established regulatory frameworks. As sports-related prediction markets expand rapidly, Tribal governments and gaming organizations contend these platforms may constitute sports wagering that circumvents the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and Tribal-state compacts. The August 2026 discussion brings together Tribes, states, regula

As the presidential transition began in January 2025, President Biden promulgated a new National Security Memorandum (NSM) on missile technology exports to advance "the President's goals of strengthening allied defense capabilities, bolstering the U.S. defense industrial base, streamlining defense trade, and deterring adversaries."

Property-casualty insurers should take note of letters sent by the U.S. Senate Budget Committee on June 9 to prominent insurers seeking information on climate-related matters.