In a troubling sign for consumer protection, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under acting director Russell Vought is facing significant scrutiny after failing to effectively address multiple complaints against a controversial startup, Bilt. The bureau, initially created to protect Americans from financial malpractice following the 2008 financial crisis, is now drawing criticism for adopting an overly lenient approach toward the companies it is meant … Continue reading Trump Watchdog Under Fire For Shielding Company That Scammed Clients