Emily Wells / TruthdigJul 31, 2017
The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray, is catching heat from GOP operatives -- most recently Trump loyalist Corey Lewandowski -- who are looking to gut the agency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Jesse Eisinger / ProPublicaJun 7, 2017
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is following up on reports that the scandal-ridden bank improperly charged customers from Los Angeles to Oregon. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 16, 2017
Legislation introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. John Ratcliffe would kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Eric Ortiz / TruthdigNov 12, 2016
The Massachusetts senator is ready to help President-elect Trump rebuild the U.S. economy. But if Republicans attempt to remove Wall Street regulations or gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, she will fight them. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
By Deirdre Fulton / Common DreamsOct 12, 2016
A three-judge panel said Tuesday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, brainchild of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, has an unconstitutional structure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Paul Kiel / ProPublicaOct 2, 2016
A coalition of attorneys general representing 49 states and the District of Columbia announced a deal with USA Discounters that requires it to pay $40 million in penalties and wipe out more than $95 million in debt for past customers, many of them service members. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Kasia Anderson / TruthdigMay 21, 2016
The Democratic National Committee chair has thrown fuel on the flames of infighting just as the party faces a critical November election. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 9, 2016
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to return to consumers the right to bring class-action lawsuits against financial institutions, and the banks are not pleased. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 7, 2014
The Defense Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are urged to see whether service members are able to defend themselves against lawsuits while on active duty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJul 18, 2013
Some smug CNBC hosts learned the hard way that it's never--repeat never--a good idea to argue with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over financial regulatory issues, especially on legislation that she herself has proposed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJul 17, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including Attorney General Eric Holder condemns "Stand Your Ground" laws and Jeremy Scahill stops by "The Colbert Report" to discuss President Obama's drone strike policy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJul 10, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including what Texas Republicans say is the real reason Gov. Rick Perry won't run for re-election next year and watch what happens when a woman bravely calls out Texas lawmakers over the state's abominable anti-abortion measure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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