Will Trump kill the CFPB? The bureau’s future is unclear under the new administration
The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.
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The CFPB's recent lawsuits cement the case for its dissolution
A trio of high-profile lawsuits issued at the tail end of the Biden administration indicate that the agency cares more about pursuing a political agenda than it does about helping American consumers.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ordered To Stop Work After Trump Says Treasury’s Bessent Now In Charge
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was told to cease operations on Monday shortly after President Donald Trump ...
A Florida man found a mysterious $528 charge on his bank account from Walmart — here’s how he discovered the fraud and how you can spot the red flags
When reporter Nicholas Brooks got a mobile alert on his phone, he was surprised to see that it was a $528.04 charge to his ...
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Walmart, Branch Messenger Accused Of Using Illegal Payment Practices With Delivery Drivers
You can't play with people's money. Walmart and work scheduling platform Branch Messenger are being sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over accusations of employing illegal ...
Changes underway after Donald Trump fires head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is halting its operations amid Scott Bessent's takeover, according to reports.
Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge ...
'It's not my debt': Major debt collector filed thousands of lawsuits in Arizona, report says, even as it was being punished for consumer violations
One of the nation’s largest debt collectors launched tens of thousands of lawsuits in Arizona since 2022, according to 12 ...
Chopra removed from consumer bureau post
Chopra posted a letter on X to President Donald Trump confirming that his “term as CFPB director has concluded." ...
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Trump Administration Fires Consumer Bureau Chief
Rohit Chopra, who led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was known for his aggressive enforcement and expansion of consumer protection laws. By Stacy Cowley The director of the Consumer ...