By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. The United States is a global leader in financial innovation, driven in part by the rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) firms. These firms provide innovative services and
BREAKING BARRIERS FOR FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND COMPETITION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to streamline regulations and promote financial innovation and collaboration between financial technology (fintech) firms, federally regulated financial institutions, and Federal financial regulators. The Order directs Federal financial regulators to review existing regulations, guidance, supervisory practices, and application processes
SECURING AMERICA’S FINANCIAL SYSTEM: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Orderto protect America’s financial system from illicit activity, strengthen customer identification requirements for financial institutions, and address the credit risks posed by extending financial services to non-work authorized illegal aliens. The Order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a formal advisory
Black Democrats on Capitol Hill are amplifying their calls for Black athletes to boycott state universities in the South, saying those schools have done nothing to fight the Republican gerrymandering that’s led to the elimination of minority districts. Led by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the lawmakers are joining the NAACP and other minority advocacy…
Kentucky voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to select which House candidates will appear on the November ballot. Political observers are closely watching the ugly GOP primary in the 4th Congressional District where Rep. Thomas Massie (R) is facing off against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by President Trump. Incumbent Republican Reps. James Comer,…
Pennsylvanians are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in a slew of House primary contests. Three GOP-held seats in the Keystone State are rated as “toss up” races by Cook Political Report this fall. Republican Reps. Ryan Mackenzie of the 7th Congressional District, Rob Bresnahan of the 8th Congressional District and Scott Perry of…
There are four open House seats up for grabs in Georgia this cycle, as voters head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on primary elections. Republican Reps. Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Barry Loudermilk are not seeking reelection. Collins and Carter are running for Senate, while Loudermilk is retiring from Congress. A House seat…