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Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.
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Republicans Brace for Brutal Midterms as Trump’s Popularity Slips
The elections are still six months off, and some within the G.O.P. say there is still time to right the ship.
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Trump’s Top Child Care Official Wants a ‘Bonfire of Regulations’
As Americans face soaring child care costs, Alex Adams wants to loosen rules and tighten spending. Critics say that will harm children and shutter day cares.
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British Embassy Hosts Royal Couple, and a Few Hundred More, at Garden Party
King Charles III and Queen Camilla gathered with Washington’s famous and not so famous for an off-the-record evening.
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Unearthing the Hidden Mysteries of Our Expanding Universe
The universe is an enigma that has fascinated humanity for centuries. As we gaze up at the night sky, it’s easy to feel a sense of wonder and curiosity about what lies beyond our little corner of the cosmos. The universe is not static; it’s constantly expanding, and with each passing moment, it reveals more…
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House Republicans Introduce Secure Data Act
On April 22, 2026, Republicans who are part of the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Privacy Working Group introduced the Secure Data Act (the “Act”), a comprehensive federal privacy bill that would establish a nationwide framework governing the collection, use, and protection of personal data. If enacted, the Act would grant consumers a suite of…
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Stable Rules for Stablecoins: Treasury Proposes AML and Sanctions Framework for Issuers
On April 8, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) to implement the anti-money laundering (“AML”) and sanctions compliance provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS…
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – April 2026 #4
Financial Institutions Announce Crypto Trading, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins – A major U.S. financial services company recently announced that it will soon begin offering spot crypto trading to its retail clients….By: BakerHostetler
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EFRAG Proposes 2026 Sustainability Reporting Work Program – What’s Ahead for CSRD Reporters
EFRAG recently submitted its proposed 2026 sustainability reporting work program to the European Commission. The work program outlines EFRAG’s strategic priorities and planned activities relating to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive….By: Ropes & Gray LLP
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SEC Enforcement Results for FY 2025: “Unique Period of Transition”
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a press release on April 7, 2026, announcing the agency’s enforcement results for transitional period under the new presidential administration….By: Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
