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States look to bolster consumer protection as Trump promises tariffs and trade war

Officials warn that the closing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will have dire effects on vulnerable consumers including veterans and the elderly

The Independent UK

What the Supreme Court Said about Dellinger v. Trump in Seila Law v. CFPB

A district court judge has concluded that President Trump cannot remove the head of the Office of Special Counsel without cause. Supreme Court review is inevitable.

Reason

Consumer Watchdog Drops Legal Actions Against Firms Accused Of Financial Crimes, Including Capital One

The move came as Jonathan McKernan, nominated to head the CFPB, testified before the Senate during his confirmation hearing.

International Business Times

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The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has dropped several enforcement actions against companies like Capital One and Rocket Homes, just weeks under new leadership and turmoil at the agency caused by orders from Trump administration

The Independent UK

Trump admin: CFPB won't be deleted

The agency appears to be in the process of being defanged instead of being shut down

Salon

CFPB nominee promises to keep agency open but downsize it - Roll Call

The nominee to lead the CFPB told senators Thursday he would keep the agency open but also reduce its size.

Roll Call

How the Trump admin transformed the U.S. into the financial Wild West in a matter of weeks

America’s sad departure from its position as anti-corruption king will have seismic effects.

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Elon Musk’s conflicts of interest ‘should scare every American’, experts say

Doge’s work allows Musk to keep control of companies with billions in federal contracts as he guts government agencies

The Guardian - US

US economy ‘less safe’, experts say, as Trump hobbles consumer watchdog

Former officials say Americans more likely to be ripped off and scammed as CFPB targeted by Musk ‘efficency’ blitz

The Guardian - US

Judge Ho's Decision To Appoint Paul Clement In United States v. Adams (Updated)

This decision may not pan out for the court.

Reason

Americans now view Elon Musk and DOGE far less favorably than the programs DOGE is slashing, poll shows

In court, the administration says Musk isn’t in charge. Donald Trump just said the opposite.

Fortune

How To Recover From Debanking

Thousands of people have lost their bank accounts over "suspicious" activity. Here's what to do if it happens to you.

Reason

How the CFPB's Medical Debt Rule Could Backfire

Scrubbing credit reports won’t erase debt—it will just make borrowing harder for low-income Americans.

Reason

Trump Has Good Reason To Complain About Limits on His Ability To Fire Executive Officers

His position is grounded in concerns about the separation of powers that presidents of both major parties have raised for many years.

Reason

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Former CFPB Attorney Terminated Amid Concerns Over Medical Treatment

Former CFPB attorney Katherine Royce expresses worries about her medical treatment and the agency's mission post-termination.

The Guardian - UK

There are many ways Trump could trigger a global collapse. Here’s how to survive if that happens

It could be wildfires, a pandemic or a financial crisis. The super-rich will flee to their bunkers – the rest of us will have to fend for ourselves, writes columnist George Monbiot

Latin Times

Federal Worker Fired Under DOGE Purge: 'We're Under Attack by Billionaires'

In a sweeping wave of layoffs, thousands of federal workers, including employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs, have been abruptly terminated.

The Independent UK

Consumer watchdog agency called ‘vicious’ by Trump seen as a ‘hero’ to many it aided

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the crosshairs of a White House that has halted its work, closed its headquarters and fired dozens of its workers

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Trump Administration Agrees To Halt Mass Firings At CFPB

Trump administration agrees to halt mass firings at CFPB following court challenge. Concerns raised over downsizing impact and data preservation.

Reason

The 5 Worst Things About the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The agency—an unelected regulator with a blank check—has spent much of its short life making things harder for the consumers it set out to protect.

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Former CFPB Official Warns Of Imminent Data Destruction Risk

Former CFPB official raises concerns over potential destruction of critical records, impacting consumer protection and financial stability.

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Dozens Of CFPB Employees Terminated In Federal Workforce Reduction

Recent terminations at CFPB part of Trump administration's federal workforce reduction efforts, sparking debates and concerns.

Reason

Elizabeth Warren's Hubris Allowed Trump To Defund the CFPB

Instead of isolating the CFPB from Congress' budget-making authority, Warren and former President Barack Obama made it easier for a president to effectively shut it down.

Fortune

DOGE is shuttering a consumer watchdog, which may clear the way for Musk's X payments platform plans, think-tank boss says

Elon Musk's DOGE wants to "delete" an agency that could have directly regulated one of his businesses.

International Business Times

Trump's Halt On CFPB Raises Big Concerns: Will Key Consumer Protections Survive?

Founded in 2011 after the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB is tasked with regulating consumer finance, including overseeing credit card companies, mortgage lenders, and debt collectors.

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