“The FTC’s AI Preemption Authority is Limited” is a recent Tech Policy Press analysis arguing that, even under President Trump’s new AI Executive Order, the FTC has only narrow and hard‑to‑use tools to override state AI laws. What the Executive ...

CFPB data show that student loan complaints are now at their highest level since the agency began tracking them, with a sharp jump in the most recent award year. What the CFPB found From July 1, 2024 to June 30, ...

Boise, Idaho-based indie agency Drake Cooper, has created a quirky new campaign for ICCU (Idaho Central Credit Union) that breaks on regional networks during the Super Bowl LX broadcast. Multiple spots, directed by award-winning commercial comedy director Pete Marquis and ...

US retail sales were unchanged in December at about 735 billion dollars, missing forecasts for roughly 0.4% growth and marking a sharp slowdown from November’s 0.6% gain. The flat headline number suggests consumers pulled back at the end of the ...

Foreclosure activity inches closer to pre-pandemic 2019 levels U.S. foreclosure activity has risen for more than a year and is moving toward, but not yet back to, 2019’s pre‑pandemic levels. Where levels stand vs. 2019 In 2019, there were about ...

SUMMARY The Consumer Affairs Committee (Donald Maurice, Chair) issued a set of priority recommendations to the new mayoral administration to strengthen consumer protections, promote affordability, and advance economic fairness. The memo identifies longstanding gaps in consumer protection and emerging risks ...

The California DFPI’s Debt Collection Advisory Committee is actively reviewing industry feedback on proposed regulations under the Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA) as part of its 2026 rulemaking and supervisory agenda. What the Advisory Committee Does The Debt Collection Advisory ...

In late January 2026, Fair Isaac reported first-quarter revenue of US$511.96 million and net income of US$158.37 million, reiterated its 2026 guidance, and expanded its AI-powered decisioning reach through a new global partnership with Tech Mahindra, which will build a ...

Mountain America, the highest ranked credit union serving Utah and Idaho, earns national recognition for exceptional member-first support, trust and care A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. SANDY, Utah, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE ...