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White House Weighs Requiring Citizenship Checks for Bank Customers

White House Weighs Requiring Citizenship Checks for Bank Customers
White House Weighs Requiring Citizenship Checks for Bank Customers
February 24, 2026  |  Banking

The Trump administration is considering requiring banks to collect citizenship information from both new and existing customers, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Feb. 24),...

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Electric Rate Shock Triggers White House Crackdown on Data Centers
Electric Rate Shock Triggers White House Crackdown on Data Centers
January 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has also led to explosive growth in electricity demand. Infrastructure is straining under the weight of that demand,...

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Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate
Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate
January 15, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Could Be Days Away
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Could Be Days Away
January 06, 2026  |  Legal

The Supreme Court has scheduled an opinion day for Friday (Jan. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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White House Weighs Challenge to State-Level AI Rules
White House Weighs Challenge to State-Level AI Rules
November 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The Trump administration is reportedly considering new challenges to state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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White House Budget Director Aims to Shutter CFPB
White House Budget Director Aims to Shutter CFPB
October 16, 2025  |  CFPB

White House budget director Russell Vought announced Wednesday that he intends to shut down the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a position that appears...

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Treasury Counselor Derek Theurer Appointed to Perform Duties of Deputy Secretary
Treasury Counselor Derek Theurer Appointed to Perform Duties of Deputy Secretary
October 07, 2025  |  Personnel

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Derek Theurer, who joined the department in January as counselor, to perform the duties of deputy secretary of the...

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House Passes Crypto AML/CFT Bill and 11 Others
House Passes Crypto AML/CFT Bill and 11 Others
July 24, 2025  |  Regulation

The Financial Technology Protection Act (H.R. 2384) was one of 12 financial services bills passed this week by the House of Representatives. Get the Full...

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AI Regulations Bring Deluge of Lobbying Efforts to DC
AI Regulations Bring Deluge of Lobbying Efforts to DC
July 23, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Businesses and trade groups are reportedly scrambling to have a say in federal artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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