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Brendan Pedersen

Financial Services Reporter
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Brendan has covered the politics and influence of the financial services sector since 2018. Before launching Punchbowl News’ first policy vertical, The Vault, Brendan covered financial regulation and politics at the American Banker. Prior to that, he worked for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, NBC News Chicago and Business Den in Colorado. Brendan has a three-legged cat named Eugene, so if you’re ever trying to get ahold of him, just ask for a picture.

Latest from Brendan Pedersen

Release the GSEs? Sure, Congress says
President Donald Trump mused last week that he was mulling the release of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government conservatorship.
The Vault
Bonds are stressed. Will Republicans listen?
The U.S. bond market isn’t thrilled about the direction of U.S. fiscal policy, and the House-led reconciliation package isn’t helping. But Senate Republicans aren’t itching to change course.
The Vault Finance + Economy
How to kill a crypto bill
Congratulations, senators. You’re moving ahead on legislation to regulate the crypto industry! You’ve got a big vote coming up.
The Vault Finance + Economy
Inside 2 flipped votes on GENIUS
Warnock and Moran both voted against cloture on Monday night to advance the GENIUS Act. But by the time a second procedural vote came up on Wednesday, both lawmakers backed the effort.
The Vault Finance + Economy
Senate Democrats clash over crypto cash
News: Senate Democrats are mired in an ugly internal fight over crypto politics and campaign spending.
The Vault The Vault
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