Trump Surrogate Suggests Consumer Protection Agency Head Should Be Ousted

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jul 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 )

Republicans Launch Bicameral Salvos Against Wall Street Watchdog

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2017 Legislation introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. John Ratcliffe would kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thawing the Senate’s ‘Deep Freeze’

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 17, 2013 For all the railing against dysfunction in the nation's capital, very little had actually happened to overcome it -- until this week. That's why the agreement to begin putting an end to Senate filibusters of presidential nominees is a very big deal. It is an acknowledgement that the only way to stop political bullying is to confront the bully. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Win, Liz Cheney to Run for Office, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 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 )

Warren Pressures Senate GOP, Florida May Have Banned Computers, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 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 )

Consumer Agency Puts Debt, Credit Companies on Notice

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2012 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not be popular with some conservatives, but the CFPB and its stealthily appointed Director Richard Cordray are here to stay, and the watchdog agency is kicking into action by making debt collectors and credit rating companies accountable for their actions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Gets His Way With Consumer Bureau Pick

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2012 Because this is one of the things he can do from the Oval Office, President Obama pulled what his Republican opponents will no doubt characterize as a fast one by forcibly installing Richard Cordray on Wednesday as his chosen leader of the recently configured Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while Congress was on recess. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senate Rejects Another Top Candidate for Consumer Panel

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2011 Those dastardly Republicans have done it again. First they blocked President Obama's original choice, the esteemed Elizabeth Warren, to head up the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and now Senate Republicans have shot down another stellar candidate, Richard Cordray. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Out, Another Bank Critic to Lead Consumer Agency

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2011 Fearing a tough confirmation fight, the Obama administration has decided that Elizabeth Warren will not head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Instead, the White House will nominate Richard Cordray, who was already selected to be the agency's top enforcer and who, in his previous gig as Ohio's attorney general, had put himself on the map by suing big banks. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Supreme Court Choice We Can Believe In

Stanley Kutler / Truthdig Apr 16, 2010 Imagine Eliot Spitzer without the baggage. Throw in an impeccable résumé and a knack for busting Wall Street and you've got the man Obama should nominate to the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )