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WASHINGTON— Kevin Warsh’s nomination to become the next Federal Reserve chair moved closer to a Senate floor vote Monday after the Senate Banking Committee scheduled a Wednesday markup to advance President Trump’s pick, a sign the confirmation process is back on track after a GOP hold that had threatened to delay action.

WASHINGTON— America’s Credit Unions said Monday the OCC’s formal move to preempt Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act for national banks could have a broader deterrent effect beyond Illinois, potentially discouraging other states from pursuing similar swipe-fee restrictions—at least while the legal fight remains unresolved.

WASHINGTON— Credit union trade groups said Monday they are preparing for a crowded and potentially volatile week on Capitol Hill, with the House expected to take up the Senate-passed budget resolution, lawmakers facing a deadline to renew or temporarily extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, continued pressure around Department of Homeland Security funding, and early maneuvering on possibly another round of reconciliation—all while the industry remains alert to any threat to the credit union tax exemption.

 

WASHINGTON— The Treasury Department said Monday it has launched a review of certified Community Development Financial Institutions to look for potential violations of law or CDFI program requirements, signaling a new oversight push as the Trump Administration simultaneously seeks to sharply reduce funding for the CDFI Fund.

WASHINGTON--After success in March primary elections and primaries on an April hiatus, America’s Credit Unions PAC and league partners are looking ahead to a busy May and June supporting credit union champions, ACU said.

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday is set to hear a case with potentially major implications for how FI robberies and other crimes are investigated, as the justices take up a challenge to the use of so-called “geofence warrants” that helped police identify the man who robbed Call Federal Credit Union in suburban Richmond, Va., in 2019, according to the Associated Press.