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Bipartisan AI Bill Is Getting Preempted by Bipartisan Resistance
Artificial Intelligence // July 07, 2026

Efforts to enact comprehensive federal artificial intelligence (AI) regulations keep getting preempted. In the most recent example, a bipartisan discussion draft of the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act is encountering opposition from both Democrats and Republicans, underscoring how disagreement over federal preemption of state AI...

White House Signals Hands-On Approach to Oversight of AI Systems
Artificial Intelligence // July 06, 2026

From hands-off to hands-on. The Trump administration increasingly is taking a direct role in overseeing the release of the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models, marking a sharp turnaround from its previous policy of removing regulations that might hamper U.S. development of the technology. Get...

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs if European Countries Tax US Tech Firms
Business // June 26, 2026

President Donald Trump said Friday (June 26) that he will impose a 100% tariff on goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

OpenAI Restricts Access to Latest AI Models at US Government Request
Artificial Intelligence // June 26, 2026

OpenAI said Friday (June 26) that it is limiting the release of its new GPT-5.6 series artificial intelligence (AI) models to a small group of trusted partners at the request of the U.S. government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate

January 15, 2026
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 this article and enjoy unlimited...

Crypto Week Comes Back to Life with Stablecoin Bill Set for House Vote

July 16, 2025
It’s not every week that a sector with a checkered past gets the regulatory green light in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

GENIUS Act Rides Stablecoin Momentum as Senate Clears Path for Crypto Regulation

June 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, who has referred to himself as America’s first “crypto president,” wanted stablecoin legislation to reach his desk prior to the Congressional recess in August. Get the...

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs if European Countries Tax US Tech Firms

June 26, 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday (June 26) that he will impose a 100% tariff on goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies. 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 […]

OpenAI Restricts Access to Latest AI Models at US Government Request

June 26, 2026
OpenAI said Friday (June 26) that it is limiting the release of its new GPT-5.6 series artificial intelligence (AI) models to a small group of trusted partners at the request...

House Bill Would Require Frontier AI Developers to Report Dangerous Activity

June 25, 2026
A bill introduced Thursday (June 25) in the U.S. House would require developers of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models to report the models’ dangerous capabilities, security breaches and safety incidents...

Senate Housing Bill Bans CBDCs Until 2030

June 23, 2026
A four-year ban on the development of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) is included in a housing affordability bill that was passed Monday night (June 22) by the...