ANCHORAGE, Alaska—An Anchorage man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly robbing a Credit Union 1 branch while claiming he was armed only “with the power and authority of Jesus,” according to Alaska court documents first reported by KTUU.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--America’s Credit Unions and the Cornerstone Credit Union League Friday hosted House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill for a roundtable with Arkansas credit unions, bringing together industry leaders and local constituents to highlight the impact of credit unions in expanding access to affordable financial services.
WASHINGTON— The White House on Friday released a new national policy framework for artificial intelligence that urges Congress to take a light-touch approach to federal AI legislation while calling for stronger support for law enforcement efforts against AI-enabled fraud and scams, according to the White House and multiple news reports.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates’ decision to launch a national search for its next CEO is not expected to signal an immediate change for President Samantha Beeler, who told CUToday.info she remains committed to her current role and expressed confidence in the organization’s existing leadership model.
WASHINGTON— With federal banking regulators moving this week to overhaul bank capital rules, the Defense Credit Union Council is urging NCUA to launch its own broad review of credit union capital and net worth requirements, warning that credit unions could be left at a competitive disadvantage if banks receive relief while CUs remain under an older framework.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— United Solutions Company said it has completed the onboarding of Brightview Credit Union’s collections accounts, expanding the company’s collections and recovery services for credit unions nationwide.
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump’s effort to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could end up keeping Powell in place longer, after a Justice Department investigation into Powell’s past Senate testimony has stalled the confirmation of former Fed official Kevin Warsh as his successor, according to the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON--Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.51% in January 2026 compared to a 0.04% increase in the previous month and a 0.21% increase in January 2025, according to America’s Credit Unions latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates (MCUEs).
SAN FRANCISCO— A proposed class action filed in California federal court is accusing JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. of helping enable what investors say was a $328-million cryptocurrency fraud tied to Florida-based Goliath Ventures Inc., adding a major bank-liability twist to one of the more prominent crypto enforcement cases now moving through federal court.
SAN DIEGO— For months, the implosion of the proposed merger between California Coast Credit Union and San Diego County Credit Union has played out in court filings, regulatory correspondence and a steady stream of trade press coverage, turning what began as a celebrated “merger of equals” into one of the most closely watched and public credit union disputes in years.