The Future of Consumer Protection: Brian Johnson’s Contentious Path to Leading the CFPB

Main Facts: A Pivot Point for Federal Oversight The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency born out of the 2008 financial crisis to serve as a watchdog for American borrowers, stands at a critical crossroads. On Thursday, Brian Johnson, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the bureau, appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for…

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