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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....

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US Commerce Head: Tariffs ‘Not Going Away’
June 01, 2025

Despite an ongoing legal battle, the U.S. Commerce secretary said tariffs are here to stay.  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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Jonathan McKernan to Be Nominated for Post at Treasury Instead of CFPB
May 09, 2025

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board Member Jonathan McKernan will be nominated to serve in a post at the Treasury Department after previously being nominated to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fiserv Names Michael Lyons CEO as Ex-Chief Heads Social Security
May 07, 2025

With its previous CEO headed to Washington, Fiserv has picked a new chief executive. 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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California Takes Trump to Court Over ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs
April 16, 2025

California is set to become the first state to sue President Donald Trump over his tariffs. 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...

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Report: SEC Leadership Resists DOGE Request for Staff Emails
April 15, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly resisted a request from the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team at the agency to access staff emails, personnel data, contracts and payment systems.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...