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White House pushes for more firings as judge blocks shutdown layoffs

That's more than twice as many terminations as the White House said it was conducting.

Axios · Oct 15, 2025

Apple Settlement Ends Early As CFPB Scales Back Oversight

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ended settlements with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and U.S. Bank years ahead of schedule, as per September court filings. The move aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader effort to scale back CFPB oversight of consumer finance, including dropping settlements with Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) and Bank of America…

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025

After the Fed's Rate Cut, PNC Could See a Mortgage Refinance Boom

With the Fed's rate cut, banks with exposure to the mortgage industry will see increased demand from loan originations and refinancing. PNC is one of them.

MarketBeat · Sep 21, 2025

Tesla's Unpaid Millions Push Small Businesses Into Bankruptcy

Firms face bankruptcy due to unpaid invoices, while Musk's focus on politics draws criticism. Investigations continue as Tesla's sales drop.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25, 2025

Trump Worth More Than $5 Billion After $100 Million In Bond Purchases While In Office

President Donald Trump has purchased more than $100 million worth of bonds since taking office in January, according to official filings with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. 

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Trump Jr-Backed Gun Financing Firm Cleared As Feds End Biden-Era Probe Over Political Bias

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped a Joe Biden-era probe into Credova Financial, a gun financing firm tied to Donald Trump Jr., saying the case was improperly motivated by politics.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

What’s the Real Reason Some Banks Are Denying Retirees Service?

Some banks are pulling back services for older clients in subtle but impactful ways. These actions aren’t typically labeled as age discrimination—but they often leave...

Saving Advice · Aug 18, 2025

Inside the battle between the old guard and the upstarts for the future of the financial system

Fintech and crypto companies are teaming up in a fight for open banking rules.

Fortune · Aug 18, 2025

Court lifts block on Trump’s mass firings at top US consumer watchdog

Judge previously blocked president from laying off 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2025

Why Some Credit Reports Are Withholding Important Data

Credit reports steer big financial decisions. Lenders, landlords, and employers use them. When a report omits important details, you can lose out or pay more. Knowing why data is missing helps you fix it fast.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 9, 2025