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What is an inspector general and what do they do?
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How Trump Is Gutting Regulatory Agencies Like the SEC, CFPB and EEOC
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Here’s What CFPB Hold Means for Consumers
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What does the CNN revamp mean for journalism in the Trump era?
The nation could benefit from a reinvigorated and trusted CNN.The Hill - 6h -
Musk: 'I think we do need to delete entire agencies'
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What to know about the CFPB amid apparent DOGE efforts to shut it down
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Trump says he wants to get rid of the CFPB. Dems vow to defend it
President Donald Trump has said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was "very important to get rid of."ABC News - 1d -
Trump unveils nominees for CFPB director, comptroller of the currency
President Trump sent a new list of nominations to the Senate on Tuesday, unveiling his picks to lead several key financial regulatory agencies in his second administration. Jonathan McKernan was ...The Hill - 1d -
How America's chief consumer-protection agency came into the Trump administration's crosshairs
When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made an appearance in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 blueprint, the conservative group’s plan was simple: Abolish it entirely.NBC News - 1d -
Garrett Crochet talks possible Red Sox extension, says he wants to 'see what I could do in a full season'
Crochet is set to hit free agency after the 2026 seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
‘Mother Nature thinks people should shut down’: why we’re so unmotivated in winter
It’s normal to have low energy in the colder months – but for some, seasonal affective disorder can shut down their lives. One dark and dreary February, I was bemoaning my lack of motivation. My ...The Guardian - 1d -
What's at stake for consumers as Trump officials target the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent rules on overdraft and credit card late fees are in jeopardy, while others face an uncertain future.NBC News - 1d -
Does an ARM loan make sense this February? Here's what experts say
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Law professor explains what alarms him about Trump's second term so far
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Is Steve Bannon's plea deal lenient and what does it entail?
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What do Hamas delay and Trump threat mean for Gaza ceasefire deal?
Refusal to release next batch of Israeli hostages as planned could derail fragile agreement. Hamas has said it will not release the next batch of Israeli hostages this weekend as planned, citing ...The Guardian - 2d -
Shutting down CFPB 'begging for another financial crisis': Former director
Rohit Chopra, the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), argued Monday that shutting down the agency is “begging for another financial crisis,” as the Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
What Was the Happiest Moment of Your Life, So Far? Share It With Us.
The New York Times is working on a video project about happiness. We’d love to hear from you.The New York Times - 2d -
What is a sovereign wealth fund and why does Trump want one for the U.S.?
Tucked into the stack of the more than 50 executive orders President Trump has signed since taking office is the plan to create a new sovereign wealth fund. But what exactly will it do and where ...CBS News - 2d -
As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog
The agency is at a virtual standstill as Elon Musk's DOGE and the White House's Russell Vought take over.ABC News - 2d -
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
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Trump Wants to Clear Bombs From Gaza. He’s Sidelined Groups That Would Do It.
Shortly before the president said he would have to clear unexploded bombs to redevelop Gaza, he ordered all U.S.-funded demining groups globally to stop their work.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Our meth was so realistic it got stolen’: Breaking Bad, Industry and Euphoria’s makers on how TV does drugs
Weed? Moss tied in thread. Crack? Organic shea butter. Cocaine bricks? Shrink-wrapped foam blocks. Designers reveal the secrets of faking drugs onscreen – from popping sugar pills to snorting ...The Guardian - 3d -
36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations
The agency had been one of Wall Street’s most feared regulators, with the power to issue rules on mortgages, credit cards, student loans and other areas affecting Americans’ financial lives.The New York Times - 3d -
What Forerunner Ventures Looks For in Consumer Startups: Vision, Magnetism, and Unfair Advantages
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Union sues Consumer Bureau head over DOGE access and attempts to shutter agency
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to shut down for a week: Reports
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Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?
The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.BBC News - 3d -
Anthony Salvanto says Americans feel Trump is doing "what he said he would do in the campaign"
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Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
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I Do Not Want Revenge for My Father’s Death
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Elon Musk Does Not Want to Buy TikTok
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Everywhere Patrick Mahomes goes, so does Texas Tech as university broadens reach with help from NFL star
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What does Elon Musk believe?
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What time does the Super Bowl start and end?
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Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does
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Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'
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What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
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New York Gov. Hochul speaks out after Louisiana seeks doctor's extradition over abortion pill
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