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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

Turner picks up housing sector industry support
Top industry groups in the housing sector announced their support for Scott Turner to be the next HUD secretary.
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How Democrats will handle Bessent, Turner noms
Democrats are ready to fight over the GOP’s tax plans, and Bessent will be the face of the administration’s economic agenda.
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Congress frets insurance gaps amid Los Angeles fires
A spate of high-profile natural disasters is prompting fresh conversation among lawmakers about possible changes — and interventions — to insurance in the United States.
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Tim Scott preps ‘debanking’ hearing
This is a hot-button issue for the crypto industry, and the topic’s priority for the panel is a clear signal of what's to come for the 119th Congress.
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KBW CEO in the mix to lead Trump’s FDIC
KBW CEO Tom Michaud has emerged as a contender to be the next chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., according to five people familiar with the transition process.
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