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DOGE Disbands With 8 Months Remaining in Charter
November 23, 2025

President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was supposed to last until next summer. 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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Bessent Says US Will ‘Prioritize Payments’ During Government Shutdown
October 13, 2025

In order to allow U.S. military staff to get paid during the government shutdown, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly prioritizing payments in a way some of his predecessors said during previous budget clashes could not be done. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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US Senate Confirms McKernan as Treasury’s Domestic Finance Under Secretary
October 08, 2025

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board Member Jonathan McKernan was confirmed Tuesday (Oct. 7) by the U.S. Senate to be the under secretary for domestic finance at the Treasury Department. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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16 Financial Services Bills Advance for Consideration by House
July 25, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee said Thursday (July 24) that it advanced 16 bills to be considered by the full House of Representatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’
July 21, 2025

America’s treasury secretary says the entire Federal Reserve needs to be examined. 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...

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Senate Parliamentarian Raises Doubts About Provision Banning State AI Rules
June 26, 2025

The Senate parliamentarian has reportedly raised further questions about a provision in the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that would ban states from making rules about artificial intelligence (AI), after initially approving the provision over the weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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House Committee Hearing Assesses Sarbanes-Oxley Act’s Impact on Capital Markets
June 25, 2025

The effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) are being discussed Wednesday (June 25) in a hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee’s Capital Markets Subcommittee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Credit Card Competition Act Not Part of GENIUS Bill, But Swipe Fee Debate Endures
June 20, 2025

The debate over regulation of the credit card industry will likely linger no matter what the fate of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) might be.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Stablecoin Bill Set for Congressional Showdown Over 122 Amendments
June 10, 2025

Last month, U.S. lawmakers promised stablecoin regulations would be approved by Memorial Day. 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....