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Trump wants to shut the CFPB. So what does this consumer agency do?
President Trump and other critics of the agency say it needs to be shut down. Supporters of the agency point to its record of protecting consumers.CBS News - 12h -
What to know about checks and balances battle amid President Trump's executive actions
The Trump administration's flurry of executive actions in his first few weeks have brought about sweeping changes and have also increased fears of a growing constitutional crisis. CBS News legal ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns
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What to Know About the January Jobs Report
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What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis
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