Harris Unveils Final Rule to Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports of Americans

Harris said that states and localities have already eliminated over $1 billion in medical debt. Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday a final rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that will remove $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of 15 million Americans. The move will raise their credit

Fed’s Top Regulator Michael Barr to Resign Early to Avoid ‘Dispute’ Over Role

Investors anticipate a change in regulatory pursuits at the Federal Reserve. Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, confirmed he will step down on Feb. 28 to avoid a distraction over the central bank’s banking regulatory mission. Barr announced on Jan. 6 that he would resign before his term expires in July 2026.

Confirm Pete Hegseth

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes that Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, has the votes to be confirmed. We hope that’s the case. Hegseth brings impressive academic credentials combined with real-world experience—in his case, a distinguished record of service in the Army,

Minneapolis Commits to Police Oversight Following George Floyd Probe

Minneapolis on Monday agreed to systemic reforms to its police department and to submit to outside oversight after a federal investigation spurred by the 2020 killing of George Floyd uncovered a pattern of civil rights abuses. Minneapolis and the U.S. Justice Department reached a court-enforceable agreement, known as a consent decree, that will seek an