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News Articles: Russell Vought

Demonstrators raise signs at a rally to protest the closing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last month in Washington, D.C.

Federal judge prevents Trump administration from dismantling CFPB

The temporary injunction issued by Judge Berman Jackson seeks to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a lawsuit filed by the agency's union proceeds.

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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
Russell Vought, seen on Jan. 22, is now in charge at the country's consumer finance watchdog. Vought is one of the architects of Project 2025, and was recently confirmed as director of the Office of Management and Budget.

New CFPB chief closes headquarters, tells all staff they must work remotely for the week

The edict comes as Russell Vought takes over at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Vought has ordered work to halt at the consumer finance watchdog, and is cutting off new funding.

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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley