CFPB News Tracker

Former federal regulators, state officials and public-interest lawyers are attempting to fill the enforcement vacuum

The next director could decide whether to proceed with a plan that would eliminate most of the bureau’s enforcement and supervision staff

For consumers, the stakes are familiar: banks say late fees deter missed payments and keep costs down for on-time payers; consumer advocates say the fees have become a major profit center.

Timing points to deeper succession play as Trump tries again to fill the post

The CFPB says it is cleaning up an overloaded complaint portal but consumer advocates are skeptical.

Critics say the move could limit loans for mortgage, car loans, credit cards

The agency returned billions to consumers but has been largely shut down by the Trump White House