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Senate Republicans get Parliamentarian’s approval to slash CFPB funding in massive budget bill

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Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs (Banking Committee) Republicans have received the Senate Parliamentarian’s approval to cut the CFPB’s funding. As a result, in the large budget reconciliation bill now being written...more

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NYC Comptroller calls for strengthening city, state consumer protection laws, regulations

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Accusing the Trump Administration of “dismantling” the CFPB, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is calling on city and state officials to fill the void by strengthening consumer protection laws and rules in the city and...more

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Senate Banking Republican reconciliation bill would eliminate CFPB funding source

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The Senate Banking, Housing and Affairs Committee (Banking Committee) would eliminate the CFPB’s current funding source, as part of Committee’s Republican version of its part of the massive budget reconciliation bill,...more

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Supreme Court temporarily allows independent labor board firings; impact on FTC, NCUA ousters is unclear

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In a move that could have ramifications for lawsuits filed by former FTC and NCUA board members, by a vote of 6-3 the Supreme Court has issued a stay that prohibits the Democratic members of the National Labor Relations Board...more

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DOJ lawyers, National Treasury Employees Union attorney square off in appeals court over CFPB firings

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Despite massive attempted layoffs and cancellation of third-party vendor contracts, the Trump Administration did not and does not intend to shut down the CFPB, a Justice Department attorney told a federal appeals court on...more

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Trump Administration to withdraw McKernan’s nomination to serve as CFPB Director

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President Trump will withdraw Jonathan McKernan’s nomination as CFPB Director, as he nominates him as the Treasury Department’s Undersecretary of Domestic Policy, the New York Times and Law360 reported....more

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Trump Administration appeals ruling that blocked CFPB firings

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The Trump Administration has appealed an order by a federal District Court Judge blocking the CFPB from firing 1483 employees effective in June 2025 and cutting off their access to CFPB work systems on April 18, 2025....more

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As Trump Administration rolls back CFPB’s work, New York wants to fill the void

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As the Trump Administration attempts to drastically cut CFPB funding and staffing, New York regulators and legislators are attempting to fill what could be a void in consumer protection efforts....more

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CFPB Nominee McKernan: Bureau will continue its work

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Jonathan McKernan, President Trump’s nominee to head the CFPB, pledged that the agency would “implement and enforce the federal consumer financial laws and perform each of its other statutorily assigned functions.”...more

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City of Baltimore and National Treasury Employees Union file separate suits to keep the CFPB funded and operating

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Accusing the CFPB of planning to use its funding mechanism to abolish the agency, the mayor and the city council of Baltimore (the “City of Baltimore”) and the Economic Action Maryland Fund (the “Economic Fund”), a nonprofit...more

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Q&A: What Will the CFPB Look Like Under McKernan?

On February 11, the White House announced Jonathan McKernan’s nomination as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). McKernan was previously confirmed to the Board of the FDIC by the Senate on a voice...more

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Yet Another Leadership Change at the CFPB: Jonathan McKernan Nominated as Director

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On February 11, President Donald Trump nominated Jonathan McKernan to be the new Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau). If confirmed by the Senate, McKernan will replace Acting CFPB Director...more

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Rapid Changes at the CFPB: Speculation, Uncertainty, and the Future of Consumer Protection

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been a focal point for both regulatory oversight and political debate arguably since its inception. Created in 2010 as a response to the financial crisis, the CFPB is still...more

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Vought halts most work at CFPB

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Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought has temporarily put a halt to virtually all of the agency’s work. ...more

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New Leadership and Dramatic Changes at the CFPB: Future of the Bureau Uncertain

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In a dramatic series of events, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) has undergone leadership changes, signaling a significant shift in its regulatory approach. These changes began with the firing of...more

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Trump Fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Announces Bessent as Successor

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In a significant and highly anticipated move, President Donald Trump has fired Rohit Chopra, the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau). Rohit Chopra, who had been serving as the Director of the...more

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Trump Orders Regulatory, Hiring Freeze

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President Trump on Monday issued an Executive Order that prohibits most federal agencies from issuing proposed rules until an administration-appointed agency head reviews the regulation....more

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Republican leaders of House Financial Services Committee tell CFPB to stop issuing final rules

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The current and incoming Republican leaders of the House Financial Services Committee have asked financial regulators, including the CFPB, to stop “finalizing partisan rulemaking” over the next several weeks....more

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Sen. Scott: CFPB ignoring call to pause rulemaking until Trump takes office

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Senate Banking Committee ranking Republican Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. said on December 11 that unlike several other regulators, the CFPB is ignoring his call to pause rulemaking until the Trump Administration takes office....more

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Predicting the Financial Services Regulatory Landscape in Light of the GOP Win in 2024

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The GOP’s dominance in the 2024 presidential election suggests that financial regulation is likely to experience some shifts in priorities. While Republican administrations traditionally favor a deregulatory approach, recent...more

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CFPB Seeks to Expand Regulatory Powers Over Consumer Payment Tech Entities

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On November 7, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued a proposed rule that would grant it supervisory authority over major nonbank technology companies in the consumer digital payments space....more

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CFPB planning significant staff increases; number of full-time enforcement attorneys to increase by 50%

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American Banker recently reported that the CFPB is planning to substantially increase the size of its staff, particularly its Enforcement Division staff....more

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CFPB Launches Office of Competition and Innovation

On May 24, the CFPB launched a new office, the Office of Competition and Innovation. The stated purpose of the new office is to promote competition and innovation that benefits consumers in the financial products and services...more

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Director Kraninger to appear before Senate Banking Committee on March 10

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CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger is scheduled to appear before the Senate Banking Committee today, March 10, at hearing entitled “The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Semi-Annual Report to Congress.” ...more

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CFPB Lifts Nearly Two-Year Hiring Freeze

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The CFPB has lifted a nearly two-year hiring freeze and accelerated its recruitment efforts. Mick Mulvaney imposed the freeze when he replaced Richard Cordray, an appointee of President Barack Obama, and became interim...more

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