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Google to Seek Reversal of Judge’s App Store Order
February 03, 2025

Google and Epic Games will reportedly be in court Monday (Feb. 3) as Google seeks a reversal of a judge’s order that it allow rival app stores with its Play store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
February 03, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Monday (Feb. 3) that President Donald Trump designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the CFPB’s acting director Friday (Jan. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Does Trump 1.0 Give Clues to the CFPB’s Fate During Trump 2.0?
February 03, 2025

At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a sizable shoe has dropped. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Musk Says His DOGE Is Suspending Payments to Federal Contractors
February 03, 2025

Elon Musk says his government efficiency department (DOGE) is halting payments to federal contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Elon Musk-Led DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Department Payment System
February 02, 2025

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly has access to the system that disburses money on behalf of the federal government, having been given that access by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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CFPB Director Chopra Fired by Trump
February 02, 2025

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra was fired by President Donald Trump on Saturday (Feb. 1) morning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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LinkedIn AI Training Data Lawsuit Dismissed 
January 31, 2025

A lawsuit accusing LinkedIn of using user messages to train AI models has been dismissed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Government Exit Packages and Defunding May Mute Financial Regulators
January 31, 2025

The shakeup on Capitol Hill — still ongoing, as the Trump administration settles in for its second round, as the new Congress has been seated — will extend to financial regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...