• The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering promulgating additional regulations governing student lending. The Bureau asserts the rules are needed in order to curb a rising default rate among borrowers. Read more at the Wall Street Journal.
  • Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is talks to negotiate a plea deal with federal prosecutors. Hastert has been charged with "structuring" bank withdrawals. Read more at CNN.
  • Several states have passed or are considering laws regulating police use of "StingRays," devices that simulate cell phone towers in order to track suspects. The laws have generally imposed warrant requirements on use of the devices. Read more at the New York Times.