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Musk Says His DOGE Is Suspending Payments to Federal Contractors
February 03, 2025

Elon Musk says his government efficiency department (DOGE) is halting payments to federal contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Elon Musk-Led DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Department Payment System
February 02, 2025

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly has access to the system that disburses money on behalf of the federal government, having been given that access by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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CFPB Director Chopra Fired by Trump
February 02, 2025

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra was fired by President Donald Trump on Saturday (Feb. 1) morning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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LinkedIn AI Training Data Lawsuit Dismissed 
January 31, 2025

A lawsuit accusing LinkedIn of using user messages to train AI models has been dismissed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Government Exit Packages and Defunding May Mute Financial Regulators
January 31, 2025

The shakeup on Capitol Hill — still ongoing, as the Trump administration settles in for its second round, as the new Congress has been seated — will extend to financial regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Top Treasury Official Lebryk Quits Over Clash With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency
January 31, 2025

U.S. Department of the Treasury Fiscal Assistant Secretary David A. Lebryk is reportedly leaving following a clash with Elon Musk’s allies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Wise to Settle CFPB Allegations of Issues Around Advertisements and Disclosures
January 30, 2025

International remittance company Wise and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reached an agreement to settle the regulator’s allegations that the company advertised inaccurate fees and failed to provide consumer disclosures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Uber Files Racketeering Lawsuit Alleging Auto Insurance-Related Fraud
January 30, 2025

Uber Technologies is reportedly suing a group of law firms, doctors and pain management clinics, alleging they staged car accidents and performed medically unnecessary surgeries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
January 30, 2025

The CFPB has published its annual list of companies that collect and sell consumer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...