Trust Isn't the Problem. Credit Union Cards Are. 07/22/2026 06:36 pm NEW YORK--Credit unions have spent decades trying to earn something many financial institutions envy: trust. And they have largely succeeded. Six in 10 members now consider their credit union their primary financial institution, and satisfaction levels exceed those reported by customers of banks. Yet when those same members stand at a checkout counter, book a flight or buy a new television, fewer than half instinctively reach for a credit union Issued card.
House Narrowly Passes $1.15-Trillion Defense Policy Bill 07/22/2026 06:26 pm WASHINGTON— The House narrowly approved the $1.15-trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal 2027 on Wednesday by a 216-212 vote, advancing Congress' annual defense policy bill after a sharply partisan debate over military spending, social policy and election-related provisions, the Associated Press reported.
Gesa Makes Its Move Into Oregon With Willamette Valley Bank Deal 07/22/2026 11:53 am RICHLAND, Wash.—The $6.8-billion Gesa Credit Union has agreed to acquire $465-million Willamette Valley Bank, based in Salem, Ore., marking Gesa's first expansion into Oregon through a bank acquisition.
DCUC Reaffirms Support Of John Crews Nomination To NCUA Board 07/22/2026 11:43 am WASHINGTON—The Defense Credit Union Council Wednesday reaffirmed its support for the nomination of John Crews to serve on the NCUA board, encouraging the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee to advance his nomination following its July 23 executive session.
ACU To NCUA: Here's How To Make It Easier To Launch New Credit Unions 07/23/2026 07:47 am WASHINGTON--Outlining numerous recommendations to improve the formation of de novo credit unions, America’s Credit Unions sent NCUA a detailed letter Wednesday.
Andrews FCU Earns Army's Highest Credit Union Honor 07/22/2026 02:54 pm WASHINGTON--Andrews Federal Credit Union (USAG Wiesbaden) has been selected by the Department of the Army as the 2025 Army Distinguished Credit Union of the Year, the Defense Credit Union Council announced.
Credit Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Arizona Primaries, ACU Reports 07/23/2026 07:51 am WASHINGTON--All three credit union-backed candidates won their primary election races Tuesday in Arizona, America's Credit Unions reported.
