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Trump Appoints 13 Tech Leaders to Emerging Technologies Advisory Committee
March 25, 2026

President Donald Trump has appointed 13 tech leaders to an advisory committee focused on strengthening American leadership in science and innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Congressional Hearing Exposes New Fault Line Over Who Owns Financial Data
March 17, 2026

Financial data now circulates through banks, FinTech platforms and intermediaries in ways that stretch beyond the structure of existing privacy law, banking and FinTech executives said Tuesday (March 17), raising questions about who controls that data and which entities are accountable as it moves across...

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Microsoft Backs Anthropic Against Pentagon Ban
March 10, 2026

Microsoft said Tuesday (March 10) that a judge should block the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, CNBC reported Tuesday. 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...

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President Trump Sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon Over Alleged Debanking
January 22, 2026

President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion on Thursday (Jan. 22), alleging that the financial institution debanked him and some of his companies for political reasons in 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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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...