Overview

• Sworn statements from CFPB employees allege that the Trump administration is attempting to dismantle the agency, halting even legally required work.
• Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought issued directives in February instructing staff to cease all work, placing most employees on indefinite administrative leave.
• Emails obtained by Popular Information contradict court claims by CFPB leadership, showing staff were explicitly told not to resume mandated activities.
• CFPB Chief Operating Officer Adam Martinez is under scrutiny for inconsistent statements about the agency's operations, with a federal judge calling him to testify on March 10.
• The National Treasury Employees Union has filed a lawsuit, arguing that the administration's actions violate separation of powers by undermining an agency created and funded by Congress.