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Trump administration moves again to dismantle top US consumer watchdog

Government argues funding mechanism behind Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unlawful

The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025

Medical Debt Vanishing From Credit Files—And Why a Court Fight Could Change the Rollout in 2025

More than one in five Americans has medical debt on their credit reports—and in January 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a landmark...

Saving Advice · Oct 27, 2025

Elizabeth Warren Claims Consumer Watchdog Russ Vought Wants To Ax Recovered $21 Billion, Says Trump Loves 'Grifters And Scammers'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday accused the White House of trying to dismantle the nation's consumer watchdog, seizing on comments from White House budget director Russell Vought that the administration aims to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau within months.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025

Trump Jr-Backed Gun Financing Firm Cleared As Feds End Biden-Era Probe Over Political Bias

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped a Joe Biden-era probe into Credova Financial, a gun financing firm tied to Donald Trump Jr., saying the case was improperly motivated by politics.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Court lifts block on Trump’s mass firings at top US consumer watchdog

Judge previously blocked president from laying off 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2025

NY attorney general sues Zelle's parent company after Trump administration drops similar case

New York’s attorney general has sued the parent company of the Zelle payment platform, months after the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau abandoned a similar case under the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Could a Bank Freeze Your Account Without Telling You?

Finding your card declined at the checkout feels shocking. A frozen account can stop paychecks and block bills. Why would a bank freeze your account and not warn you? This matters because access to cash is basic for daily life. Read clear steps and rights so you can act fast.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 9, 2025

DOGE plans to use AI to identify 50% of 200,000 federal regulations that can be eliminated by Trump

DOGE tool reportedly in use at housing and consumer protection agencies already, with goal of slashing thousands of regulations

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

The Latest: Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave LA, some will remain

President Donald Trump’s administration says it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement activities

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized ruled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025