Trump taps Bessent to lead consumer bureau as GOP plots big changes
President Trump has tapped Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the acting chief of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “I look forward to working with the CFPB to advance President ...
Chopra leaves CFPB
The bureau's now-former director, widely expected to be fired — arguably earlier — by the Trump administration “has concluded ...
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Trump taps Treasury's Bessent as acting CFPB director
The president has named Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on an acting basis after firing CFPB Director Rohit Chopra over the weekend.
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Trump fires chief of the federal consumer watchdog agency
Rohit Chopra had led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since 2021. Consumer groups praised his leadership, while Republicans have frequently attacked the agency.
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Trump Fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Head Who Drew Wall Street’s Ire
Rohit Chopra returned over $6 billion into the pockets of everyday people during his tenure as head of the CFPB.
Trump Fires Consumer Financial Watchdog Who Drew Ire of Banks
Rohit Chopra departs CFPB after pushing regulations that limited overdraft fees and banned medical debt from credit reports.
Rohit Chopra Is Out. Now Shutter the CFPB
The bureau is operating illegally, and lawsuits will close it down eventually. Trump can act now.