The Executive Appointment Process
On February 17, it was reported that the CFPB appointed Jeffrey Clark, a lawyer, as a senior adviser. Clark’s appointment came amid broad restructuring at the CFPB under its new leadership, which included several former Trump...more
As we highlighted on Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is currently facing an existential crisis as the Trump Administration and DOGE work to dismantle large parts of the consumer watchdog. Here’s what...more
On January 31, President Trump removed Rohit Chopra as director of the CFPB and announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as Acting Director. In Chopra’s termination announcement, posted on social media, he...more