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Pentagon Links With 7 AI Giants After Anthropic Dispute
artificial intelligence // May 01, 2026

The Defense Department has signed agreements with seven frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies, saying these deals will provide it with flexibility and prevent “AI vendor lock.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cyber Experts Say DHS Funding Cuts Have Stalled Security
Cybersecurity // April 30, 2026

Earlier this month, the White House announced funding cuts at the Homeland Security Department’s cyberdefense unit. 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...

Automakers Anticipate $2.3 Billion Payday From Tariff Refunds
Legal // April 30, 2026

Car companies are reportedly expecting a combined $2.3 billion in refunds on tariff payments. 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...

Treasury Targets CDFI Abuse as Program Faces 63% Funding Cut
Financial Inclusion // April 27, 2026

The Treasury Department says it is taking a closer look at certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Policy Shifts From Innovation to Economic Payoff

March 23, 2026
Watch more: TechReg Talks With Progressive Policy Institute’s Dr. Michael Mandel 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Middle East Conflict Raises Cyber Risk for Businesses

March 03, 2026
If it’s not one threat, then it’s another for 21st-century cybersecurity professionals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Card Surcharges Turn Checkout Into a Loyalty Test as Shoppers Push Back

February 20, 2026
Merchant surcharges are in the news as retailers, large and small, look for extra revenue and consumers rail against their existence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Congress Puts SEC and CFTC on Collision Course Over Crypto

November 11, 2025
The cryptocurrency market is a paradox of modern finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Quick Reads
Tech Giants Open Frontier AI Models to Federal National Security Tests

May 05, 2026
Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI have each agreed to share their frontier artificial intelligence models with a government agency for national security testing before releasing those models to the public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Pentagon Links With 7 AI Giants After Anthropic Dispute

May 01, 2026
The Defense Department has signed agreements with seven frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies, saying these deals will provide it with flexibility and prevent “AI vendor lock.” Get the Full Story...

Cyber Experts Say DHS Funding Cuts Have Stalled Security

April 30, 2026
Earlier this month, the White House announced funding cuts at the Homeland Security Department’s cyberdefense unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Automakers Anticipate $2.3 Billion Payday From Tariff Refunds

April 30, 2026
Car companies are reportedly expecting a combined $2.3 billion in refunds on tariff payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...