Ten state attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against the OCC and Comptroller Jonathan Gould to invalidate new rules allowing federal banks to bypass state laws requiring interest payments on mortgage escrow balances.
Energy minister Chris Bowen announced that the federal government will use commonwealth legislation to override state opposition and mandate that new AI datacentres run on renewable energy while banning gas-fuelled facilities.
US lawmakers are considering a change to federal regulations that would allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase hot rotisserie chickens from grocery stores. The House approved the measure, and a bipartisan Senate group introduced a standalone version, though its inclusion in the final farm bill depends on upcoming negotiations.
U.S. lawmakers are considering a change to federal regulations that would allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase hot rotisserie chickens from grocery stores. The House approved the change, and a bipartisan Senate bill was introduced, but the final outcome depends on upcoming negotiations amidst broader funding debates.
The CLARITY Act, a key crypto bill, faces dwindling chances of passing this year due to a tight Senate schedule, renewed partisan conflicts, and President Trump's unexpected demand tying it to a contentious housing bill. Industry estimates for its passage have dropped significantly.
