The Battle Over the CFPB, Explained
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was one of the first targets of President Trump’s cuts to federal spending. WSJ explains what the agency does, why it has always been controversial, and what ...
R.I.P. CFPB? What’s At Stake If the Watchdog Agency Goes Dark
Stalled lawsuits. Halted supervision and oversight. Suspended workforce. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the ...
New federal pause disrupts new consumer protections, delaying relief for millions
However, Republicans argue that state regulators are capable of handling consumer complaints without federal oversight.
US consumer watchdog signs come down at Washington HQ
President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have sought to dismantle the agency since the Republican president's return to the ...
The Dismantling of the CFPB Is Already Harming Consumers—and Worse May Be to Come
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could drop lawsuits against dozens of companies, putting billions of dollars in ...