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GAO report highlights FHLBanks’ lending linked to positive outcomes for small banks

Recently, GAO released a report to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services examining the role of the FHLBank system during recent periods of financial stress. The report found that, as of June 2025, 93 percent of U.S....more

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Federal Issues, GAO, Report, FHLBanks, FHFA, Loans

Recently, the CFPB released its Semi-Annual Report to Congress, covering activities during the tenure of former CFPB Director Chopra from April 1 through September 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted. On complaints, the CFPB...more

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U.S. Senate confirms new leadership chairs at FDIC and CFTC

Recently, the U.S. Senate confirmed new chairs for the FDIC and CFTC as part of a group of government nominations approved by Senate resolution. On January 13, Acting Chairman Travis Hill was sworn in as the 23rd chairman of...more

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CFPB reports record number of complaints on student loans

On January 9, the CFPB released its 2025 Private Education Loan Ombudsman Annual Report analyzing consumer complaints on both private and federal student loans from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. During this period, the...more

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OCC moves to raise asset threshold for heightened oversight from $50B to $700B

On December 23, the OCC issued and requested public comment on a proposed rule that would raise the asset threshold for its heightened standards guidelines, increasing the minimum threshold from $50 billion to $700 billion in...more

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NCUA publishes list of federal resources for credit unions using AI

Recently, the NCUA published a list of resources aimed toward guiding credit unions implementing AI or partnering with AI third-party vendors. The publication noted that while AI presented significant opportunities for...more

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NCUA announces third round of deregulatory proposals in ongoing ‘deregulation project’

On January 13, the NCUA announced a third round of proposed regulatory changes under its “deregulation project,” an ongoing initiative aimed at easing regulatory burdens and eliminating requirements for federal credit unions...more

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FTC Announces HSR Threshold and Filing Fee Increases for 2026 Transactions

The size-of-transaction threshold under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act will increase to $133.9 million, and the largest filing fee will increase to $2.678 million....more

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HUD moves to eliminate disparate impact rules under Fair Housing Act

On January 14, HUD proposed a rule to rescind its regulations addressing disparate impact liability under the Fair Housing Act. The agency explained that questions about whether a housing practice has an unjustified...more

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FCC extends robocall consent revocation rule waiver to January 2027

On January 6, the FCC issued an order extending the waiver of a rule that would require callers to treat a consumer’s request to revoke consent to robocalls or robotexts as applicable to all future communications from that...more

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CFPB publishes updates on collected data for mortgage registry checks

On January 15, the CFPB published in the Federal Register a notice related to the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, which allows mortgage loan originators employed by a federal agency to register and submit...more

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CFPB receives rulemaking petition to remove Regulation C

On January 12, the CFPB received a petition from a nonprofit law firm urging the Bureau to rescind Regulation C, 12 C.F.R. § 1003, and Appendix B to Part 1003. ...more

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New Section 232 Tariffs on Semiconductors and a New Plan of Action Regarding Critical Minerals

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President Trump has imposed tariffs on semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, effective January 15, 2026. Imports of...more

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Policy Week in Review – January 16, 2026

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NLRB Issues Decision on Regional Directors’ Authority; Makes Staff Selections - The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), with newly sworn-in Board members James Murphy and Scott Mayer, issued a decision this week...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Enforcement Under California’s Delete Act, Full Steam Ahead

Enforcement of California’s Delete Act is accelerating. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently sent a clear message to data brokers: register, pay the required fee, and be prepared to defend your data...more

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OCC proposes rule to clarify national trust bank chartering authority

On January 8, the OCC announced it had issued an NPRM in the Federal Register to clarify its purported “longstanding authority” to charter national banks limited to the operations of trust companies and related activities....more

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President Trump Calls on Congress to Implement "The Great Healthcare Plan"; HHS Reinstates $2 Billion Cuts to SAMHSA

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This week, President Trump called on Congress to pass legislation to implement “The Great Healthcare Plan," which includes reforms to lower drug prices and insurance premiums, and HHS reinstated $2 billion in mental health...more

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Treasury issues proposed revisions to the ‘Treasury Offset Program’

On December 23, the Treasury issued an NPRM in the Federal Register titled “Debt Collection Authorities Under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996” proposing to revise regulations governing the Treasury Offset Program...more

American Lending Center

EB-5: A Lifeline for International Entrepreneurs, Executives & Students

The EB-5 program embodies the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives American innovation and growth....more

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CFPB and DOJ withdraw ECOA guidance on immigration status in credit decisions

On January 12, the CFPB in conjunction with DOJ announced the withdrawal of a joint statement that previously cautioned lenders about the risks of considering a credit applicant’s immigration or citizenship status under the...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The US Supreme Court To Resolve Circuit Disputes On Administrative Enforcement Powers

On January 9, 2026, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in three cases to resolve disputes regarding the scope of administrative enforcement powers by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Communications...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 2025

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Healthcare Authority Newsletter - January 2026 #2

News Briefs - ChatGPT Health Connects AI Chatbot with Medical Records, Apps - OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Healthcare, a set of products designed to help providers deliver high-quality care for patients while supporting...more

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Fed replaces 2023 policy statement on responsible innovation for Fed-supervised state banks

Recently, the Fed withdrew its 2023 policy statement and issued a new statement regarding the treatment of certain Fed-supervised banks, with the aim of facilitating “responsible innovation” in the banking sector. ...more

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DHS Drops One‑Year Abroad Hurdle for Returning R‑1 Religious Workers

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that removes the long‑standing requirement that R‑1 nonimmigrant religious workers who have exhausted the maximum five‑year period in R‑1 status...more

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