Scott Bessent

Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head

Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
February 09, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

One of America’s main financial regulators has a new acting director. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
February 03, 2025  |  Politics

President Donald Trump said Monday (Feb. 3) that Elon Musk can “let people go” only with the approval of the administration and not in instances...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
February 03, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Monday (Feb. 3) that President Donald Trump designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the CFPB’s acting director Friday (Jan....

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Elon Musk-Led DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Department Payment System
Elon Musk-Led DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Department Payment System
February 02, 2025  |  Politics

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly has access to the system that disburses money on behalf of the federal government, having been...

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Trade, the Economy and Regulatory Pauses Marked Week’s Blizzard of Executive Orders
Trade, the Economy and Regulatory Pauses Marked Week’s Blizzard of Executive Orders
January 26, 2025  |  Politics

The first week of Trump 2.0 started off with a bang — certainly as measured by the blizzard of executive actions that were signed by...

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Crypto Sector Hopes Trump Brings ‘Level Regulatory Playing Field’
Crypto Sector Hopes Trump Brings ‘Level Regulatory Playing Field’
January 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

For years, the cryptocurrency sector has asked the U.S. for a clearer regulatory framework. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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