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White House Shops National AI Policy to Override States
artificial intelligence // March 20, 2026

The White House unveiled a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence Friday (March 20), saying that this set of legislative recommendations is designed to help American industry innovate and American people benefit from the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

White House Warns of Lengthy Tariff Refund Timeline
Legal // March 12, 2026

The White House is warning that businesses seeking tariff refunds may face a long wait. 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...

Ripple CEO Sees 90% Chance for Crypto Bill Breakthrough
Cryptocurrency // February 20, 2026

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse thinks there is a 90% chance the CLARITY Act will be signed into law by the end of April, he said in a Thursday (Feb. 19) interview on Fox Business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Could Be Days Away
Legal // January 06, 2026

The Supreme Court has scheduled an opinion day for Friday (Jan. 9). 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 Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Check Is No Longer in the Mail From the US Government

September 30, 2025
It’s deadline day. On Sept. 30, 2025 —today —federal agencies face the full force of President Trump’s executive order, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” 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 […]

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...

Merriam-Webster’s Words of the Year Reflect Growing Impact of AI

November 28, 2023
The very phrase artificial intelligence (AI) itself promises two things: intelligence and artificiality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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David Sacks Transitions From AI/Crypto Czar to Technology Advisory Committee Co-Chair

March 27, 2026
David Sacks has left his role as White House special advisor for AI and crypto and shifted to a new role as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

White House Shops National AI Policy to Override States

March 20, 2026
The White House unveiled a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence Friday (March 20), saying that this set of legislative recommendations is designed to help American industry innovate and American...

White House Warns of Lengthy Tariff Refund Timeline

March 12, 2026
The White House is warning that businesses seeking tariff refunds may face a long wait. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Ripple CEO Sees 90% Chance for Crypto Bill Breakthrough

February 20, 2026
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse thinks there is a 90% chance the CLARITY Act will be signed into law by the end of April, he said in a Thursday (Feb. 19)...