Federal Regulation
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Trump Takes Aim at Private Equity’s Favorite Tax Perk Again
By Allison McNeely and Dawn LimThis could reduce the deficit by $13 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
February 04, 2025
Robinhood Says CFTC Asked It to Halt Super Bowl WagersThe agency said it has “serious concerns” about firms offering access to contracts that may not be legally permissible.
February 04, 2025
RFK Jr. Clears Senate Committee, Heads to Full Vote to Lead HHSThe committee voted along party lines; 14 Republicans voted to support him, while 13 Democrats did not.
February 04, 2025
Apex Clearing to Pay $3.2M Over Securities Lending Program"Customers were exposed to risks but did not receive any of the borrowing fee," FINRA says.
February 03, 2025
Acting CFPB Head Bessent Pauses Rules and LitigationThe move comes after the Trump administration fired Rohit Chopra, who had actively fined several large banks.
February 03, 2025
Trump Signs Executive Action to Create Sovereign Wealth FundThe fund could be used to facilitate the sale of TikTok, which is still operating in the U.S.
February 03, 2025
DOGE Access to Social Security Payments Raises AlarmSen. Ron Wyden is fuming over news that Elon Musk's team has access to Treasury's payment systems.
February 03, 2025
Trump Tariffs Will Backfire: Greg ValliereTrump is overplaying his hand, "needlessly making enemies for life," says the AGF Investments policy strategist.