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Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump
The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get ...
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection ...
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Budget bill, SCOTUS give 'clear path' to CFPB firings
Supreme Court rulings and provisions in the recently-passed budget bill are bolstering the legality of the administration's ...
Capital One, Walmart: A look at some of the consumer cases dropped by the CFPB under Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — In the nearly six months since the Trump administration has had control of the Consumer Financial Protection ...
Overdraft protection overturned: What consumers need to know
Congress overturned a rule that would have capped overdraft fees at some banks and credit unions. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains what that means for your money and how to avoid those ...
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Trump's 'big bill' slashes consumer watchdog CFPB's budget nearly in half
New law cuts Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding cap by 46%, saving $2 billion, Republicans say. GOP argues the ...
Employees at nation's consumer financial watchdog say it has become toothless under Trump
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces operational paralysis. Employees are idle due to White House directives. The ...
Opinion: Gutting of financial protections puts service members at risk
The Trump administration could really lend a hand to veterans and service members. Instead, it’s opening the door for scams ...