The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."

The Trump administration insists the financial watchdog is safe for now, but as in administrations past, it can be made into whatever officials want it

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in control of creating rules and taking enforcement actions to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices by a wide range of financial institutions and businesses.

Stalled lawsuits. Halted supervision and oversight. Suspended workforce. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the midst of a complete overhaul that could cripple its ability to act as the consumer finance watchdog it was designed to be.

Senator Elizabeth Warren is convening a forum to investigate the President Donald Trump-Elon Musk attack on the CFPB.

The sudden halt to CFPB's works leaves much of consumer finance, from mortgage companies to payment apps, unsupervised.

The fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, is uncertain as the agency and its workers have faced a tumultuous month of February so far, possibly leaving consumers with more ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), established in 2010, is tasked with overseeing the financial services industry and protecting consumers from unfair practices. However, its approach and effectiveness have been subjects of ongoing debate.