California files lawsuit over shutdown of US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and others filed a court brief against the Trump administration for attempting to dismantle a consumer bureau.
What’s at stake if Consumer Financial Protection Bureau goes dark
Stalled lawsuits. Halted supervision and oversight. Suspended workforce. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the midst of a complete overhaul that could cripple its ability to act as the consumer finance watchdog it was designed to be.
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell joins fight to stop Trump admin from ‘dismantling’ the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Attorney General Andrea Campbell has joined a lawsuit of more than 20 state AGs to stop the Trump administration from “dismantling” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Trump administration earlier this month ordered the CFPB to stop nearly all its work,
Trump has subdued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. So what does this agency do?
President Trump and other critics of the agency say it needs to be shut down. Supporters of the agency point to its record of protecting consumers.
Democratic lawmakers warn axing Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will leave troops vulnerable
Shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will leave service members who rely on the agency’s accountability initiatives less guarded from scams and financial crimes.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered to stop work. What it could mean for you
The fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, is uncertain as the agency and its workers have faced a tumultuous month of February so far, possibly leaving consumers with more questions than answers.
Republican congressman calls to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) wants to see change in Washington, D.C., particularly the kind of change that embraces conservative fiscal policy. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Self encouraged the inclusion of a bill that would strip the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of its funding.
AG Neronha joins other states in defending Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Attorney General Peter Neronha says he is joining a coalition of 23 other AGs to warn against the current administration’s effort to disband the CFPB.
Former senior official weighs in on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Trump administration appears to be trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a consumer watchdog focused on the financial sector. Several people have been let go from the agency already.
Letter to the editor: Consumer Finance Protection Bureau protects us
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has helped American consumers to the tune of $21 billion, protecting them from predatory lending, junk fees and the like. In 2023 alone, over 1.3 million Americans filed complaints with the bureau.
No more consumer protection? What the CFPB shutdown means for you.
In the waning months of the Biden administration, the CFPB released a flurry of consumer protection rules. Where do they ...
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.
A payday loan enthusiast is now in charge of the FTC’s consumer protection division
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Chris Mufarrige as its ...
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States sue to defend consumer watchdog CFPB
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with 22 other attorneys general to oppose efforts by the Trump ...
Dave Lieber: Is the golden era of consumer protection about to disappear?
I haven’t seen anyone pronounce what I’m about to say. The weeks before the inauguration of a new president of the United ...
How America's chief consumer-protection agency came into the Trump administration's crosshairs
While business groups have long lamented actions taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Trump and his allies want ...
Jibrael Law Firm Expands Legal Services to Strengthen Consumer Protection in Florida
Recognizing the evolving challenges in consumer protection law, Jibrael Law Firm has expanded its practice to handle more FCRA and TCPA ...