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Trump Allies Reportedly Worried DOGE Attacks on CFPB Could Backfire
February 23, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has long been a target of Republican ire. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Senate Democrats: Musk’s CFPB Dealings Present Ethical Conflict
February 19, 2025

A pair of Senate Democrats say they want to kick DOGE out of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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CFPB Firings On Hold Amid Lawsuit Against Trump Layoffs
February 16, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) acting director has reportedly agreed to pause a mass firing of agency employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Report: Former CFPB Chief Technology Alleges Agency Data Set for Deletion
February 14, 2025

Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Chief Technologist Erie Meyer reportedly alleged in a legal filing that Trump administration officials are set to delete databases holding the agency’s data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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CFPB Expands Layoffs to Include Dozens of ‘Term Employees’
February 14, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reportedly sent termination notices to more employees on Thursday (Feb. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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CFPB Lays Off Dozens of Employees as Headquarters Remains Closed
February 12, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly sent termination notes to dozens of employees late Tuesday (Feb. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Trump Names New CFPB Head Amid Regulatory ‘Limbo’
February 12, 2025

President Trump has named a new CFPB director while the agency faces an uncertain future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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CFPB in Limbo — Should FinTechs and Banks Stay the Course?
February 10, 2025

The phrase “manic Monday” is getting a pretty good workout these days. Far from being a cute top 40 song from the ’80s, the ongoing drama at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has put a new spin on catching up with the weekend news....

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Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
February 10, 2025

The new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Russell Vought, reportedly told the agency’s employees Monday (Feb. 10) to stay out of the office and not perform any work tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...