Election 2018

The housing finance agency, which is increasingly at the forefront of reform discussions, has been without a permanent chief for almost two years.

From Democrats winning control of Congress to an escalating trade war and technology companies applying for a fintech charter, there are plenty of scary prospects facing the industry.

Readers consider to new evidence regarding Operation Choke Point, debate the impact of Democrats taking control of the House in November, respond to concerns about weakening the Volcker Rule and more.

The result could play a big role in whether banks see more regulatory relief next year or policymakers can coalesce around a housing finance reform plan.

Despite headlines touting a handful of populist candidates this election season, moderate Democrats will still have a significant role to play if the party takes the chamber in November.

Trade groups are calling on Congress to further delay NCUA's risk-based capital rule and extending a helping hand to red-state Democrats in tough reelection battles.

Mona Shand, a former teacher, journalist and communications professional, aims to bring industry priorities to Lansing if she's elected to the state's legislature next month.

Current political forces pose a number of risks for financial institutions, including their stock prices and performance, if not their very existence.

Richard Onishi, a longtime credit union board member, is running for a fourth term as a Hawaii state representative.

Currently running for a fourth term in Congress, former credit union employee Denny Heck is a vocal proponent of changes to NCUA's risk-based capital rule and other industry priorities.

Proposition 10 would give local jurisdictions a freer hand to restrict rents, but critics say that would lead to property devaluations. Some see an effect regardless of whether the measure passes.

The group is launching an "educational campaign" to praise the role played by House and Senate members in unwinding certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank.

Larry Hoff, retired CEO of Fibre Federal Credit Union, is running for a seat in Washington's state legislature – his first foray into politics.

At least six Trump administration picks to fill financial posts are still pending, but the bitterly partisan divide over Judge Brett Kavanaugh has taken up most of the energy in Congress.

The Kentucky Republican is the first House member that Friends of Traditional Banking has ever endorsed.

The Massachusetts senator said a private event where Mick Mulvaney briefed donors about the party’s midterm prospects may violate the Hatch Act.

Unlike previous spots produced by the group that just backed candidates, the latest ones reflect a somewhat different approach.

The tightening of Senate races in Republican strongholds has raised the prospects of Democrats having even more influence on regulatory appointments and the legislative agenda.

It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.

It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.