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Federal Watchdog Reveals Dozens of Inquiries Into Trump’s Withholding of Funds

The investigations by the Government Accountability Office come as the White House looks to expand its power over the federal budget.

By Tony Romm

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New Details Emerge on Trump Officials’ Sprint to Gut Consumer Bureau Staff

Emails and testimonials from workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau document the administration’s efforts to lay off 90 percent of the employees.

By Stacy Cowley

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White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor

The Trump administration has considered sharply curtailing vouchers as part of its budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

By Tony Romm

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Court Scraps $8 Limit on Credit Card Late Fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau switched sides and backed a federal lawsuit by banks and business groups seeking to eliminate a fee cap the bureau set last year.

By Stacy Cowley