Judge wants to hear from top official about consumer watchdog agency's dismantling
A federal judge wants to hear directly from one of the top officials at the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to learn if ...
US judge declares Trump's firing of watchdog agency head illegal
A U.S. judge on Saturday declared President Donald Trump's firing of the head of a federal watchdog agency illegal in an ...
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Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says President Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful
A federal judge has ruled that the head of a federal watchdog agency must remain in his job, saying President Donald Trump’s ...
Consumer watchdog payouts in limbo as agency defanged by Trump administration
The Trump administration's decision to put the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on ice has left a $100 million pot ...
States look at shoring up consumer protections as Trump hobbles federal watchdog
Illinois state Sen. Mark Walker already was working on legislation to bolster the state's protections for consumers. But now ...
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EPA ramps up attacks on $20B climate program
The agency asked its independent watchdog to help with an investigation of the Biden-era climate financing initiative.
DOGE impact during early days of Trump administration
DOGE has made waves in Washington. The Trump administration says waste and fraud are costing taxpayers money, but critics ...
Kroger CEO resigns following probe into personal conduct
The company that operates grocery chains including Kroger, Fry's and Fred Meyer announced the resignation of chairman and CEO ...
Senior USAID administrator placed on leave after warning of barriers to lifesaving aid
A senior USAID official was ousted after sharing a memo telling staff that people would needless die and national security ...
Trump's CFPB Is in Limbo. Are Consumers Still Protected?
The CFPB dropped a series of lawsuits at the end of February as the Trump administration continues to muzzle the federal ...
Judge keeps in place pause on mass CFPB firings to weigh whether Trump's moves mean 'impending doom' for the agency
A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau argues the administration is no longer trying to destroy the agency, while unions say Trump wants a "complete shutdown." ...