Rival sides square off over succession at U.S. consumer finance agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A battle over who should run the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the coming months was set for court as Obama-era holdovers sought to maintain their control over a powerful watchdog which President Donald Trum…
U.S. consumer watchdog agency official sues to block Trump’s pick
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau official filed suit late on Sunday trying to prevent President Donald Trump from naming an acting head of the watchdog agency, but its top lawyer concluded Trump had the power to…
Rep. Conyers steps down from committee while lawmakers probe harassment allegations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative John Conyers is stepping down as senior Democrat on the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, while lawmakers investigate allegations of sexual harassment against him, Conyers said in an emailed statem…
U.S. consumer finance agency official sues to stop Trump appointment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The deputy director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau late on Sunday filed a lawsuit seeking to halt President Donald Trump from naming an official to run the watchdog agency on an interim basis.
Exclusive: U.S. consumer finance agency lawyer sides with Trump over succession – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top lawyer for the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has concluded that President Donald Trump has the authority to name its acting director, three sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday, rejecting an …
‘Ashamed’ Franken says he won’t quit Senate over groping accusations
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Al Franken, trying to salvage his political career amid accusations of groping or inappropriately touching women, said on Sunday he does not plan to resign but called himself “embarrassed and ashamed.”
Rep. Conyers steps down from committee while lawmakers probe harassment claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressman John Conyers is stepping down as ranking Democratic lawmaker of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, while lawmakers investigate allegations of sexual harassment against him, Conyers said in an emailed statement Sunday…
Sparring escalates over interim leader of U.S. consumer finance agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House’s plan to appoint an interim leader for the top U.S. regulator for consumer finance came under further scrutiny on Sunday as a senior Democratic senator said the move would violate the Dodd-Frank Wall Street refor…
Succession battle at U.S. financial agency seen headed to courts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A battle between the White House and Democrats over warring appointments to head up the top U.S. regulator for consumer finance is likely headed for the courts, opening any interim actions by the agency to l…
Trump asserts legal power in fight over consumer bureau
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has the power he needs to put his top budget aide in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), federal officials said on Saturday, weighing in on a battle for control…
