Russell Vought takes the helm at CFPB as Musk's DOGE accesses key systems

Senate Confirms Russell Vought for OMB Amid Strong Democratic Opposition

The Senate has confirmed Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), despite significant opposition from Democrats. In a tense and dramatic session, figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren vocally opposed the nomination, yet the Senate pushed through with a vote tally of 53 to 47. Republicans argue that Vought is highly qualified, having already served in the role during President Trump’s first term. Democrats voiced strong o…

ThePatriotLight - Funding to Elizabeth Warren's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CUT OFF Two Days After DOGE Enters Agency's Headquarters - Survival of Agency Now i...

ThePatriotLight - The corrupt agency which was the ‘brainchild’ of Senator Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren (D-MA) could be on its last legs. Politico reported this morning that Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, who is also the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has choked off the flow of all new funding to the agency. Vought was chosen to take over from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as i…

Russ Vought, tapped as CFPB's acting director, directs bureau to issue no new rules, stop new investigations

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

CFPB Workers Protest New Leadership

Russell Vought is now at the helm of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

By Matt Egan, CNN Russell Vought took over as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday night, and officials from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deleted the banking watchdog's X account, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Vought's new role, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, comes a day after he was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

DOGE gets access into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as OMB's Russell Vought takes over as acting head of federal consumer watchdog agency

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees.