Russell Vought, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has issued a directive instructing CFPB employees to cease all work activities immediately. In an email obtained by sources, Vought explicitly stated that employees should not perform any work tasks unless they receive written approval from the bureau's chief legal officer for urgent matters.
This latest directive follows a previous order from Vought on Saturday night, where he had instructed CFPB staff to halt various activities, including supervision and examination tasks. The new message goes even further, mandating a complete stand down from all work tasks.
