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PACE Act Would Open Fed Payment Rails to FinTechs
April 21, 2026

New proposed federal legislation would give more financial institutions access to federal payment systems. 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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FanDuel and DraftKings Fund $41 Million Lobbying Effort by Super PAC
April 15, 2026

Sports gambling platforms have contributed $41 million to a new federal super political action committee (PAC) this year, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (April 15), citing filings from the Federal Election Commission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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White House Budget Axes Cybersecurity Agency Misinformation Programs
April 08, 2026

The federal government’s cybersecurity agency is facing a $707 million budget cut amid a realignment of its focus. 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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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...