News published on Monetary Brief in July 2025

News from July 2025

UC Berkeley analysis warns of impact from proposed Medicaid cuts on older workers

Proposed Medicaid cuts could significantly affect millions of older working-age Americans, according to a new analysis by the UC Berkeley Labor Center.

Gender Equity Center supports LGBTQ+ students with diverse programs at UC Berkeley

Joanna Villegas, the assistant director of student programs and leadership at the Gender Equity (GenEq) Resource Center, plays a pivotal role in supporting LGBTQ+ students at UC Berkeley.

Scientists suggest T. rex may have had feathers; new insights challenge old depictions

For years, the depiction of the Tyrannosaurus rex as a swift predator dominated popular culture.

FDIC releases enforcement actions for May 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released a list of administrative enforcement actions taken in May 2025.

Federal agencies issue exemption order for customer identification program requirements

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, and the National Credit Union Administration have issued an order exempting certain requirements of the Customer Identification Program (CIP) Rule.

Regulatory agencies seek input on modifying certain capital standards

The federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a request for public comment on a proposal aimed at modifying certain regulatory capital standards.

Coleman County State Bank acquires deposits after Santa Anna National Bank closure

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) closed The Santa Anna National Bank in Santa Anna, Texas, today.

Study finds confusion but hope in US views on democracy

A recent report from UC Berkeley reveals a complex picture of the American public's perception of democracy.

Treasury Department announces key senior appointments

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced several new appointments to senior positions, as confirmed by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

G7 addresses global minimum tax concerns with proposed 'side-by-side' solution

Earlier this year, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury expressed concerns regarding the Pillar 2 rules agreed upon by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS.