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Law
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's CFPB Drops Cases Against Companies Accused of Cheating Consumers

The Trump administration faces backlash for halting enforcement actions against companies accused of financial misconduct.
Cryptocurrency
fromEngadget
1 month ago

CFPB drops Zelle lawsuit in latest reversal under Trump administration

The CFPB lawsuit against Zelle highlights ongoing consumer protection concerns amid agency power reductions under Trump.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

CFPB staff and leaders clash about whether they're allowed to work

CFPB is facing legal battles over its future and operational integrity amid allegations from workers and regulatory authorities.
DC food
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CFPB employees told to continue "performing statutorily required work"

CFPB faced operational halts under Trump administration, raising concerns over duty fulfillment and agency integrity.
Law
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's CFPB Drops Cases Against Companies Accused of Cheating Consumers

The Trump administration faces backlash for halting enforcement actions against companies accused of financial misconduct.
Cryptocurrency
fromEngadget
1 month ago

CFPB drops Zelle lawsuit in latest reversal under Trump administration

The CFPB lawsuit against Zelle highlights ongoing consumer protection concerns amid agency power reductions under Trump.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

CFPB staff and leaders clash about whether they're allowed to work

CFPB is facing legal battles over its future and operational integrity amid allegations from workers and regulatory authorities.
DC food
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CFPB employees told to continue "performing statutorily required work"

CFPB faced operational halts under Trump administration, raising concerns over duty fulfillment and agency integrity.
more#trump-administration
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

How to avoid credit card late fees now that they're back

A Texas judge has overturned a new rule to cap credit card late fees at $8, impacting consumer savings.
#consumer-protection
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Privacy professionals
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homebuyers Could Be Left 'Vulnerable' If the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Disappears

The CFPB's enforcement capabilities are in jeopardy due to new mandates, raising concerns for consumers amid the homebuying season.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

DOGE wants to lay off the 'vast majority' of CFPB workers, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces significant downsizing, raising serious concerns about consumer protections and data management.
Employees report hasty layoffs and inadequate planning for consumer protection roles at the CFPB.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

CFPB workforce drastically reduced by 90% to about 200 employees.
New priorities shift focus from consumer protection to mortgages; critical areas neglected.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Privacy professionals
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homebuyers Could Be Left 'Vulnerable' If the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Disappears

The CFPB's enforcement capabilities are in jeopardy due to new mandates, raising concerns for consumers amid the homebuying season.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

DOGE wants to lay off the 'vast majority' of CFPB workers, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces significant downsizing, raising serious concerns about consumer protections and data management.
Employees report hasty layoffs and inadequate planning for consumer protection roles at the CFPB.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

CFPB workforce drastically reduced by 90% to about 200 employees.
New priorities shift focus from consumer protection to mortgages; critical areas neglected.
more#consumer-protection
#court-order
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices

CFPB is issuing mass layoffs despite a court order blocking such actions, indicating tensions over agency restructuring.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

CFPB workers are reinstated after a court order, but many still can't work

The CFOB has enforced a court order to reinstate terminated employees, but many are still not able to resume work.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices

CFPB is issuing mass layoffs despite a court order blocking such actions, indicating tensions over agency restructuring.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

CFPB workers are reinstated after a court order, but many still can't work

The CFOB has enforced a court order to reinstate terminated employees, but many are still not able to resume work.
more#court-order
#regulation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

CFPB supervision of IMBs requires serious reform, CHLA says

CFPB should exempt smaller IMBs from exams to promote fairness and economic growth.
Streamlining regulation can enhance competition and reduce burdens on smaller lenders.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

CFPB freezes nonbank registry rule after industry pushback

CFPB postpones nonbank registration rule to prioritize urgent consumer safety issues.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

CFPB supervision of IMBs requires serious reform, CHLA says

CFPB should exempt smaller IMBs from exams to promote fairness and economic growth.
Streamlining regulation can enhance competition and reduce burdens on smaller lenders.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

CFPB freezes nonbank registry rule after industry pushback

CFPB postpones nonbank registration rule to prioritize urgent consumer safety issues.
more#regulation
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
DC food

Federal judge orders CFPB to reinstate terminated employees

A judge reinstated CFPB employees and restricted terminations unrelated to performance, mandating the provision of proper work resources.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Warren blasts CFPB, FHFA nominees who advance to Senate confirmation votes

Confirmation hearings were abruptly limited to 75 seconds per lawmaker, raising concerns about the vetting process for key nominees.
#elon-musk
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk's DOGE takes aim at agency that had plans of regulating X

Musk's X app may offer mobile payments regulated by the CFPB but faces scrutiny due to conflicts of interest.
The CFPB's expanded oversight of mobile payments coincides with Musk's regulatory challenges against the agency.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The technology team at financial regulator CFPB has been gutted

Termination of key technology team at CFPB undermines oversight of fintech.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations 'On Ice'

CFPB's new rule faces legal challenges from tech groups claiming overreach.
Elon Musk's ambitions could be aided by a pause in CFPB regulations.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE takes aim at agency that had plans of regulating X

Musk's X app may offer mobile payments regulated by the CFPB but faces scrutiny due to conflicts of interest.
The CFPB's expanded oversight of mobile payments coincides with Musk's regulatory challenges against the agency.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The technology team at financial regulator CFPB has been gutted

Termination of key technology team at CFPB undermines oversight of fintech.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations 'On Ice'

CFPB's new rule faces legal challenges from tech groups claiming overreach.
Elon Musk's ambitions could be aided by a pause in CFPB regulations.
more#elon-musk
DC food
fromAxios
1 month ago

Behind gutting of CFPB are nearly 200 canceled contracts

A lawsuit against the CFPB highlights contract terminations that threaten the agency's operations.
The future of vital contracts for government functions hangs in the balance.
#employee-termination
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Dozens of CFPB workers are fired as the agency remains shuttered

Dozens of probationary employees were terminated at the CFPB, sparking allegations of illegal firings and discontent among remaining staff.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dozens of CFPB Workers Fired in After-Hours Blitz

CFPB terminated dozens of employees, mainly contractors and probationary staff, amid significant organizational changes and access issues stemming from the Department of Government Efficiency.
fromABC News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'We're under attack by billionaires': Fired federal workers speak out on terminations

Layoffs at the CFPB have left terminated employees, like Hanna Hickman, feeling anxious about their health insurance and professional obligations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Dozens of CFPB workers are fired as the agency remains shuttered

Dozens of probationary employees were terminated at the CFPB, sparking allegations of illegal firings and discontent among remaining staff.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dozens of CFPB Workers Fired in After-Hours Blitz

CFPB terminated dozens of employees, mainly contractors and probationary staff, amid significant organizational changes and access issues stemming from the Department of Government Efficiency.
fromABC News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'We're under attack by billionaires': Fired federal workers speak out on terminations

Layoffs at the CFPB have left terminated employees, like Hanna Hickman, feeling anxious about their health insurance and professional obligations.
more#employee-termination
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE Overhauls the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The CFPB's leadership turmoil reveals broader issues in agency transparency and operational stability under political influence.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Legal experts weigh in on the CFPB and the future of regulation

State attorneys general may increase enforcement of RESPA regulations if the CFPB is removed.
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