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A Texas federal judge has voided a Biden Administration CFPB rule that would have prohibited medical debt in credit reports.

“The Bureau has no such power to define what in a consumer report is ‘permissible,’” Judge Sean D. Jordan of the Eastern District of Texas wrote. “Congress has defined the permissible purposes of a consumer report, and a creditor has a permissible purpose if it intends to use the report for a credit transaction.”

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors today approved a notice of proposed rulemaking to streamline the processes for the establishment and relocation of domestic branches and offices. The proposed rule is intended to improve the speed and certainty of, and reduce the regulatory burden associated with, the filing process under 12 CFR part 303 of the FDIC Rules and Regulations.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on July 1, 2025 a $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media LLC, marking the largest monetary penalty under the California Consumer Privacy Act to date. According to the state's Department of Justice investigation, the health information website violated consumer privacy rights by continuing to share personal data with advertisers even after users opted out of targeted advertising.

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney E. Hood’s five-month tenure at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) was marked by measurable progress in strengthening the federal banking system, reducing regulatory burden, promoting financial inclusion, expanding bank activities involving digital assets and embracing bank-fintech partnerships.

In traditional office environments, collectors benefit from the hum of the floor. They overhear strong talk-offs and tuck those phrases away for future use. They absorb tone, pacing, how to handle objections, and how to close with confidence. It’s casual, constant exposure—and it builds real skill.

Think about Po from Kung Fu Panda. No formal training, no polished technique—just wide eyes, raw enthusiasm, and a front-row seat to the masters. He watches, mimics their stance, their timing, their moves. Clumsy at first, but gradually, he starts to find his rhythm.