A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. President Trump had planned to slash nearly 90% of the workforce at the bureau, which works to safeguard against fraud, abuse, and deceptive practices, claiming the agency has overstepped its authority.

The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get paid. But in practice, the bureau has been mostly inoperable for nearly six months.

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NEW YORK (AP) — In the nearly six months since the Trump administration has had control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the bureau’s leadership has focused almost exclusively on rolling back any punishments, fines and penalties made against companies during the Biden administration.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act considers each company a consumer reporting agency. That means you have the right to request your file, check it for errors, and dispute inaccuracies. The list makes it easier to identify and contact companies that might have information about you.