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Trump looks to close 105-year-old department that supports women workers despite insinuating it would stay

Enacted by Congress in 1920, the Women’s Bureau researches and advocates for equality in the workplace

The Independent UK

That Time the FBI Conspired To Get George Foreman an Award for Boxing

In 1968, the feds thought that the boxing champion—and future grill salesman—could be a potent weapon against the left.

Reason

‘I wouldn’t call it hidden, but hidden’: Dan Bongino says Comey-era FBI evidence discovered in bags

"We found stuff. A lot of stuff."

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Littleproud contradicts deputy; Leeser says Liberals had ‘false sense of confidence’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

CFPB Scraps Biden-Era Plan To Curb Data Brokers' Sale Of Personal Info

Consumer watchdog groups warned that withdrawing the rule leaves Americans more vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.

International Business Times

Judge blocks latest attempt to slash CFPB - Roll Call

A federal judge said Friday she would block planned mass firings, announced the previous day, at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Roll Call

Consumer Watchdog Eyes 90% Workforce Cuts Under Trump-DOGE Federal Government Downsizing: Reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is set to lose most of its employees as it undergoes a "necessary" restructuring that will affect some 1,500 agency workers.

International Business Times

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Layoffs hit Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as Trump's government downsizing continues

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being downsized by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Credit card late fee cap scrapped as Trump admin sides with Wall Street banks

Last month, President Trump tried to dismantle the bureau completely by slashing £100m in contracts and firing 70 employees

The Independent UK

Judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling of Consumer Protection Bureau

CFPB is responsible for protecting consumers from financial fraud and deceptive practices, and was created in the wake of the 2008 financial crash

The Independent UK

Consumer protections are cut. Now what?

Without the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, new platforms and services may escape a regulatory eye

Salon

Census Bureau Seeks To Remove Gender Identity Questions

The U.S. Census Bureau, under Trump, seeks to remove gender identity questions from surveys, impacting data collection.

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JPMorgan accused of evading capital requirements

JPMorgan was accused of evading capital requirements created to prevent another financial crisis—a claim the bank denies. Is the Fed looking the other way?

Fortune

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director: AI clip of Ranveer Singh's Malhari dance track from Bajirao Mastani goes viral

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel began his historic tenure on Thursday as the first Indian American to lead the premier investigating agency. The Republican-led US Senate confirmed Patel in a narrow majority vote of 51-49, with two Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voting with all…

The Times of India

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Latin Times

Newly Confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel Vows to 'Hunt Down' Those Who 'Seek to Hurt Americans' In 'Every Corner of This Planet'

Newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel pledges to eliminate threats against Americans worldwide, vowing to restore trust in the Bureau.

Reason

The 5 Worst Things About the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The agency—an unelected regulator with a blank check—has spent much of its short life making things harder for the consumers it set out to protect.

The Guardian - AU

‘The shops are empty, all water is gone’: Cyclone Zelia hits Western Australia coast faster than expected

System downgraded to ‘strong category four’ but will still ‘pack a punch’ and bring very heavy rainfall, Bureau of Meteorology warns

The Independent UK

DOGE staffer accused of racist posts was ‘mistakenly’ given power to alter federal payments system

Marko Elez resigned from DOGE after unearthing of racist social media posts

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International Business Times

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.

Latin Times

Republican Former FBI Director Begs Lawmakers Not to Confirm Kash Patel in Shocking Letter to Congress

William Webster urged lawmakers to block the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director, warning his appointment poses risks to national security and the Bureau.

Latin Times

FBI Agents Sue Trump to Block Public Identification of Personnel Involved in January 6 Capitol Attack

Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have filed two lawsuits against their agency and other federal departments to prevent the identities of the agents who investigated the riots occurring at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, from being released.

Roll Call

Senate confirms Pam Bondi as next attorney general - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi to be the next attorney general at a pivotal moment for the Justice Department.

Top News

Federal Law Enforcement Groups Urge Congress To Protect FBI Employees

Advocacy groups express concerns over FBI leadership dismissals and potential mass firings, highlighting threats to agents' careers and ongoing investigations.

The Independent UK

Association representing thousands of FBI agents appeals to Congress to protect their jobs

The association representing thousands of FBI agents is urging congressional leaders to protect the jobs of employees at risk of punishment or possibly termination over their participation in investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

International Business Times

FBI Agents In Trump Probes Facing Dismissal: Reports

FBI agents who participated in the investigations that led to now-abandoned criminal charges against President Donald Trump are expected to be fired in a sweeping purge of the top US law enforcement organization, US media reported Friday.

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