Trump Pushes To Shut Down CFPB Over Funding Dispute

Nov 12, 2025
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The Trump administration moved to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing the agency can no longer draw funds from the Federal Reserve. The DOJ cited the Fed’s recent losses, while Democrats warned that closing the CFPB would harm consumers and violate court rulings.