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Union Sues Over US Consumer Protection Agency Work Pause

The National Treasury Employees Union brought two court cases against acting CFPB director Russell Vought, accusing him of trying to shut down the agency -- which was created by Congress -- and of giving the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to employees' personal information.

International Business Times

The bitter truth for Democrats as they try to oppose Trump

ANALYSIS: Democrats don’t have many tools to stop Trump’s agenda. But, Eric Garcia writes, the ones they have can be used powerfully

The Independent UK

These federal workers fear ‘blackmail’ in wake of DOGE access to their personal info

There are “no known security constraints and zero oversight” preventing Elon Musk’s callow crew from obtaining and disseminating highly sensitive personnel data, according to a lawsuit the employees’ union filed Sunday

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Trump Team Orders Work Pause At US Consumer Protection Agency

US President Donald Trump's administration has informed staff at the country's consumer protection agency that it is temporarily shuttering its headquarters and pausing all work, according to an email shared Monday with AFP. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was set up in the wake of the 2008 global financial…

International Business Times

Vought moves to kill CFPB

In an email sent Monday, OMB Director Russ Vought told CFBP staff to stay home and stop working

Salon

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Headquarters Shut Down: 'Employees Should Not Come Into The Office'

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has abruptly closed its Washington headquarters, ordering staff to work remotely without explanation.

International Business Times

CFPB Director Orders Staff To Stop Working Completely

Acting CFPB director's directive to halt work activities raises concerns about consumer protection and financial oversight.

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California Teachers Make 6 Figures on Average. Now They Demand More.

Plus: Steel and aluminum tariffs, Venezuelan sanctions and deportations, and more...

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Wheaton College Deletes Message Congratulating Alumnus On Senate Confirmation

Wheaton College faces backlash for congratulating Russell Vought on his Senate confirmation amidst political controversy.

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Russell Vought: Trump appointee who wants federal workers to be ‘in trauma’

The Christian nationalist head of the office of management and budget was central to the Project 2025 blueprint

The Guardian - US

CFPB Headquarters In DC Closed For Undisclosed Reasons

CFPB headquarters in DC closed for a week without explanation after leadership changes. Employees instructed to work remotely. Elon Musk's tweet and govern...

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US Democrats call for more aggressive tactics against Trump and Musk: ‘We’re going to be the opposition’

As Trump aims to dismantle large swaths of US government, growing outcry from Democrats appears to be having an effect

The Guardian - US

'CFPB RIP!' Russell Vought Halts Key Bureau Activities

The agency's website displays an error message, and its X account has also been removed.

International Business Times

Russell Vought Appointed Acting Director Of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Elon Musk's team reportedly gained access to and deleted CFPB's X account, causing dismay and anger.

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Project 2025 head confirmed as OMB chief

Vought, who embraces a "unitary executive" theory of Trump's power, will lead the Office of Management and Budget

Salon

Pam Bondi's DOJ is out for revenge

More than just Elon Musk: Donald Trump's Cabinet hits the ground running

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Senate Confirms Russell Vought As White House Budget Director

Senate prepares for confirmation vote on Russell Vought, Trump's nominee for White House budget director, amid debates over his fiscal policies and Christi...

The Independent UK

Project 2025 architect Russell Vought confirmed as head of powerful Office of Management and Budget

Senator Chuck Schumer called Vought the ‘most radical nominee, who has the most extreme agenda’ and now heads the ‘most important agency in Washington’

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Senate Votes Along Party Lines To Confirm Vought As OMB Director Despite Democrats' Protests

Voting predictably along party lines, the Senate voted Thursday night to confirm Russell Vought as President Donald Trump's nomination for director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Senate To Vote On Controversial Nomination For Top Administration Role

Senate debates confirmation of Russell Vought for OMB role amid Democratic opposition.

The Guardian - US

US Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead office of management and budget

Democrats vote unanimously against key architect of Project 2025 but lose in 53-47 vote after all-night debate

Roll Call

Democrats hold Senate floor overnight to protest Trump's OMB nominee - Roll Call

Democrats held the Senate floor overnight Wednesday to protest the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

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Trump’s Budget Director Pick, on Path to Confirmation, Could Hurt Millions of Working-Class Americans Including MAGA Voters

Russell Vought has long proposed deep cuts to social programs like Head Start and SNAP that benefit lower-income people, who were key to Trump's election in both red and swing states.

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Senate Breaks Filibuster On Vought's OMB Director Nomination

Senate breaks filibuster on Russell Vought's OMB director nomination, sparking controversy and Democratic opposition.

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Senate Democrats Plan Protest Against Russell Vought's Nomination

Senate Democrats plan protest against Russell Vought's OMB nomination due to his conservative views and ties to Project 2025.

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