Politics

Politics
Credit Card Competition Act Not Part of GENIUS Bill, But Swipe Fee Debate Endures
June 20, 2025

The debate over regulation of the credit card industry will likely linger no matter what the fate of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) might be.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Politics
Stablecoin Bill Set for Congressional Showdown Over 122 Amendments
June 10, 2025

Last month, U.S. lawmakers promised stablecoin regulations would be approved by Memorial Day. 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....

Politics
US Commerce Head: Tariffs ‘Not Going Away’
June 01, 2025

Despite an ongoing legal battle, the U.S. Commerce secretary said tariffs are here to stay.  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,...

Politics
Jonathan McKernan to Be Nominated for Post at Treasury Instead of CFPB
May 09, 2025

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board Member Jonathan McKernan will be nominated to serve in a post at the Treasury Department after previously being nominated to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Politics
Fiserv Names Michael Lyons CEO as Ex-Chief Heads Social Security
May 07, 2025

With its previous CEO headed to Washington, Fiserv has picked a new chief executive. 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...

Politics
California Takes Trump to Court Over ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs
April 16, 2025

California is set to become the first state to sue President Donald Trump over his tariffs. 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...

Politics
Report: SEC Leadership Resists DOGE Request for Staff Emails
April 15, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly resisted a request from the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team at the agency to access staff emails, personnel data, contracts and payment systems.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Politics
Trump Boosts Tariffs on Low-Value Packages Again After China Retaliates
April 10, 2025

President Donald Trump increased the previously announced tariffs on low-value packages from China after that country retaliated against the U.S. by boosting its tariffs on U.S. goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Politics
DOGE Reportedly Plans to Construct ‘Mega API’ in IRS ‘Hackathon’
April 06, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly planning a “hackathon” at the IRS. 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...