Russell Vought, CFPB's new acting head, issues directives to halt parts of bureau activity
Trump’s DOGE, an advisory body led by Musk, has zeroed in on some agencies as part of its efforts to slash the size of ...
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Vought cuts off CFPB funding, saying it’s not necessary to run the agency
A spokesperson for CFPB and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In the email, Vought said the regulator — which oversees banks, payment firms and other ...
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Vought takes helm at CFPB after Musk incursion
A DOGE spokesperson also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Senate on Thursday confirmed Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, a position that wields immense ...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leaders resign citing Trump Administration freeze
Top officials at the CFPB said Tuesday they had resigned. However, the White House said they had instead been placed on administrative leave.
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Vought wants to dismantle the ‘deep state.’ As he takes office, it’s already happening.
“He's someone who is like a bull in a china shop, as far as his convictions are concerned,” said a person close to Vought who was granted anonymity to describe his tactics. A spokesperson for ...
Top Biden-era CFPB Officials Pushed Out Amid Work Freeze (2)
Several top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are stepping down or were placed on leave, the latest ...
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Russell Vought, CFPB's new acting head, issues directives to halt portions of bureau activity
NBC News had previously reported that Vought had taken on the role of acting head of the CFPB, according to an OMB spokesperson and a source familiar with the situation. Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s ...