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US Fed Chair Says In No Rush To Tweak Interest Rate Policy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the US central bank was in no hurry to adjust its interest rate-cut policy, as the country's economy maintains resilient growth and a relatively strong labor market.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Warns On Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cuts: 'Let The Scams Begin'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says there are "zero cops" overseeing the consumer lending market after the CFPB headquarters were shuttered and workers told to stay home.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025

Elon Musk, Crypto Leaders Laud 'Unplugging' Of CFPB, Critics Push Back

Elon Musk and some crypto executives celebrated the Trump government's work on shutting down the CFPB, raising questions among other crypto users and X commenters about whether they actually cared about the financial welfare of Americans.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025

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Union Sues Over US Consumer Protection Agency Work Pause

The National Treasury Employees Union brought two court cases against acting CFPB director Russell Vought, accusing him of trying to shut down the agency -- which was created by Congress -- and of giving the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to employees' personal information.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025

The bitter truth for Democrats as they try to oppose Trump

ANALYSIS: Democrats don’t have many tools to stop Trump’s agenda. But, Eric Garcia writes, the ones they have can be used powerfully

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

These federal workers fear ‘blackmail’ in wake of DOGE access to their personal info

There are “no known security constraints and zero oversight” preventing Elon Musk’s callow crew from obtaining and disseminating highly sensitive personnel data, according to a lawsuit the employees’ union filed Sunday

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Trump Team Orders Work Pause At US Consumer Protection Agency

US President Donald Trump's administration has informed staff at the country's consumer protection agency that it is temporarily shuttering its headquarters and pausing all work, according to an email shared Monday with AFP. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was set up in the wake of the 2008 global financial…

International Business Times · Feb 10, 2025

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Vought moves to kill CFPB

In an email sent Monday, OMB Director Russ Vought told CFBP staff to stay home and stop working

Salon · Feb 10, 2025

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Headquarters Shut Down: 'Employees Should Not Come Into The Office'

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has abruptly closed its Washington headquarters, ordering staff to work remotely without explanation.

International Business Times · Feb 10, 2025

CFPB Director Orders Staff To Stop Working Completely

Acting CFPB director's directive to halt work activities raises concerns about consumer protection and financial oversight.

California Teachers Make 6 Figures on Average. Now They Demand More.

Plus: Steel and aluminum tariffs, Venezuelan sanctions and deportations, and more...

Reason · Feb 10, 2025

Wheaton College Deletes Message Congratulating Alumnus On Senate Confirmation

Wheaton College faces backlash for congratulating Russell Vought on his Senate confirmation amidst political controversy.

Russell Vought: Trump appointee who wants federal workers to be ‘in trauma’

The Christian nationalist head of the office of management and budget was central to the Project 2025 blueprint

The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2025

CFPB Headquarters In DC Closed For Undisclosed Reasons

CFPB headquarters in DC closed for a week without explanation after leadership changes. Employees instructed to work remotely. Elon Musk's tweet and govern...

US Democrats call for more aggressive tactics against Trump and Musk: ‘We’re going to be the opposition’

As Trump aims to dismantle large swaths of US government, growing outcry from Democrats appears to be having an effect

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025

'CFPB RIP!' Russell Vought Halts Key Bureau Activities

The agency's website displays an error message, and its X account has also been removed.

Russell Vought Appointed Acting Director Of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Elon Musk's team reportedly gained access to and deleted CFPB's X account, causing dismay and anger.

Salon · Feb 7, 2025

Project 2025 head confirmed as OMB chief

Vought, who embraces a "unitary executive" theory of Trump's power, will lead the Office of Management and Budget

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Salon · Feb 7, 2025

Pam Bondi's DOJ is out for revenge

More than just Elon Musk: Donald Trump's Cabinet hits the ground running

Senate Confirms Russell Vought As White House Budget Director

Senate prepares for confirmation vote on Russell Vought, Trump's nominee for White House budget director, amid debates over his fiscal policies and Christi...

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

Project 2025 architect Russell Vought confirmed as head of powerful Office of Management and Budget

Senator Chuck Schumer called Vought the ‘most radical nominee, who has the most extreme agenda’ and now heads the ‘most important agency in Washington’

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025

Senate Votes Along Party Lines To Confirm Vought As OMB Director Despite Democrats' Protests

Voting predictably along party lines, the Senate voted Thursday night to confirm Russell Vought as President Donald Trump's nomination for director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Senate To Vote On Controversial Nomination For Top Administration Role

Senate debates confirmation of Russell Vought for OMB role amid Democratic opposition.

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2025

US Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead office of management and budget

Democrats vote unanimously against key architect of Project 2025 but lose in 53-47 vote after all-night debate

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Democrats hold Senate floor overnight to protest Trump's OMB nominee - Roll Call

Democrats held the Senate floor overnight Wednesday to protest the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

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