Federal Court Says Consumer Watchdog Can’t Check Banks for Discrimination
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Federal Court Says Consumer Watchdog Can’t Check Banks for Discrimination

A Texas judge’s sweeping ruling says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exceeded its authority in trying to examine banks for uneven treatment.
Bank of America Fined $150 Million Over ‘Junk Fees’
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Bank of America Fined $150 Million Over ‘Junk Fees’

The bank double-charged overdraft fees, withheld card perks and opened unauthorized accounts, regulators said. It will repay customers more than $80 million.
President Biden Renews Fight on ‘Surprise Fees’ as Inflation Stays High
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President Biden Renews Fight on ‘Surprise Fees’ as Inflation Stays High

President Biden will host executives from several companies, including Airbnb and Live Nation, to announce new efforts to end so-called junk fees as inflation remains high.