In its 14 years, the CFPB has created rules limiting credit card late fees and overdraft penalties, protected consumers from unfair lending practices, and much more. Here’s what might happen

President Donald Trump has tasked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with serving as the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency said Monday.

Rohit Chopra returned over $6 billion into the pockets of everyday people during his tenure as head of the CFPB.

Rohit Chopra was one of the more important regulators from the previous Democratic administration who was still on the job since President Trump took office on Jan. 20.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is halting its operations amid Scott Bessent's takeover, according to reports.

President Donald Trump on Monday designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with additional duties as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after firing Rohit Chopa on Saturday.

In what appears to be yet another move to consolidate parts of the federal government, President Donald Trump has appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

President Trump has put Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on an acting basis. Two days after firing Rohit Chopra, who was nominated by former President Joseph R.

Staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency formed after the 2008 financial crisis, have been told to cease work after President Donald Trump appointed his Treasury Secretary to temporarily head it.