Trump administration would probably lose court battle, lawyers reportedly advise White House, and markets would react badly, 'The Wall Street Journal' editorial board warns
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that a headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics
OMB Director Russell Vought put accusations that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about a $2.5B renovation of the Fed's headquarters in writing Thursday
The 2023 order, aimed at ensuring collection of information about applicants' race, ethnicity, gender, wasn't scheduled to be lifted until 2028. Regulators say bank has fulfilled its obligations
Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request 'a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open'
The Trump administration is seeking to cut 90% of the CFPB's workforce, and has dismissed about 20 active enforcement cases and moved to vacate or weaken several finalized settlements
A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau
Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau 'abused its power' in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for 4 years, to 'further the goal of mandating DEI in lending'
Dec. 23 RESPA complaint that accused Rocket Homes of favoring real estate agents who steered clients to Rocket Mortgage is dismissed 'without prejudice' by the CFPB's new leadership
The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan
Trump administration silent on details but disputes the accuracy of a Feb. 18 report by Bloomberg Law that at least 40% of FHA's workforce are set to be laid off as part of cost-cutting initiatives
McKernan's prior roles include senior financial policy advisor for Sen. Bob Corker and posts with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the US Treasury
Congressional Democrats vow to fight moves to 'unlawfully delete this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans'