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Coverage dated February 8, 2025

Russell Vought, CFPB's new acting head, issues directives to halt portions of bureau activity

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

Director Russell Vought issued a series of directives to CFP Bureau employees Saturday night in his new capacity as the bureau's acting head.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Russell Vought, CFPB's new acting head, issues directives to halt portions of bureau activity (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Director Russell Vought issued a series of directives to CFP Bureau employees Saturday night in his new capacity as the bureau's acting head.

  2. Investopedia

    New Acting CFPB Chief Halts Investigations and Enforcements, Forgoes Some Federal Funding (opens Investopedia)

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    Russell Vought, the new acting head of the consumer watchdog has directed its staff to cease investigations and enforcements while letting go of federal funds it was expected to draw.

  3. Fox News

    Russ Vought, tapped as CFPB's acting director, directs bureau to issue no new rules, stop new investigations (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Russell Vought, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's acting director, directed staff to not issue any new rules and to stop new investigations.

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