Over 170 Democratic lawmakers are urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House budget director Russell Vought to remove members of the Department of Government Efficiency, run by Elon Musk, from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The lawmakers believe that dismantling the CFPB has long been a priority for big financial institutions, and the recent attempt to control the agency’s operations is seen as favoring billionaires who supported President Trump at the expense of regular Americans. Reports indicate that DOGE employees have requested access to sensitive information at the CFPB headquarters, prompting concerns about the agency’s independence and ability to protect consumers. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a key figure in establishing the CFPB, is among those calling for Musk’s operatives to be removed and for the agency’s operations to be restored. Vought, who is now leading the CFPB, has issued directives to halt certain activities within the agency, leading to legal challenges from a union. The Democrats are determined to oppose any efforts to undermine the CFPB’s mission of safeguarding American consumers, and are pushing for the agency to continue its work without interference from external influences.
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