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Trump, the Fed and an anxious fall
Former President Donald Trump has some fun ideas about the Fed. Namely, he says a president should have a “say” in when the central bank lowers or raises interest rates.
FHFA’s Thompson out with broken leg
Thompson, a long-time official at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. who has led the FHFA since June 2022, fractured part of her knee.
George Helmy is excited about the banking stuff
Helmy said he was interested in exploring policy to crack down on senior fraud. The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to that effect on Thursday.
Government funding is in trouble; Plus, what’s on the floor next week
It’s fair to say that many in the House GOP leadership think Johnson's measure is dead and has no chance of being revived.
Experts discuss the future of fintech at Punchbowl News HQ
The fintech world is growing fast, and that comes with plenty of opportunities and challenges for regulators, banks and advocates.
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HFSC GOP ask Fed to protect risk tool
GOP lawmakers urged the Fed to “efficiently, yet thoroughly,” review banks’ applications to receive certain types of capital treatment on credit-linked notes.
Senate pressures House on KOSA, while Schumer pushes IVF again
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is ratcheting up the pressure on the House to take up the Kids Online Safety Act, her Senate-passed bill that would force social media platforms to design their products with the safety of younger users in mind.
Scott will seek another term atop Ag panel despite health concerns
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (D-Ga.) will seek another term atop the panel next Congress despite widespread worries among Democrats over his health.
House GOP no closer to resolving spending mess
The House comes back into session Tuesday. Take your time, people. The federal government only runs out of money in 15 days, no big deal!