Judges rule that CFPB, HUD probationary employees still have jobs — for now
Probationary employees at the CFPB, HUD and other federal agencies had their jobs restored temporarily in two court rulings this week.
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Los Angeles suspends new Section 8 applications, approvals amid federal uncertainty
The organization explained that it made the move because it does not expect Congress to appropriate enough federal funding to continue support for the program this year.
Judge reportedly leans toward pause in Trump’s actions to unwind the CFPB
A district court judge is reportedly weighing whether to issue a longer-term pause on DOGE-led efforts to wind down the CFPB.
Federal judge orders release of DOGE operational records
The decision marks a significant victory for transparency advocates who seek insight into DOGE’s role in the federal workforce reductions and the dismantling of government agencies under the Trump administration.
What has the CFPB done for the reverse mortgage industry?
As the CFPB is being scaled back by current leaders, RMD takes a look at its impact on the reverse mortgage industry.
CertifID’s Tom Cronkright on how CISA cuts could impact cybersecurity practices
Tom Cronkright, the co-founder and executive chairman of CertifID, sat down with HousingWire to discuss how recent cuts to CISA could harm the ability of mortgage and real estate companies in identifying and preventing cyberattacks.
Warren blasts CFPB, FHFA nominees as they advance to Senate confirmation votes
Fresh off a marathon confirmation hearing to assess the fitness of four Trump administration appointees, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is castigating each of the candidates after reviewing their answers to her questionnaires.
Trump grants one-month pause on automobile tariffs, but building material duties remain
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it’s granting a one-month tariff exemption for automobiles from those two countries. The move came in consultation with “the big three autodealers.” It’s unclear if the pause comes with concessions from Canada and Mexico.
CFPB dismisses TILA lawsuit against Vanderbilt Mortgage
The bureau dropped a case in which it accused the lender of granting borrowers “unaffordable loans” that caused some to lose their homes.
CFPB nominee McKernan commits to protecting older Americans from financial abuse
Jonathan McKernan, the CFPB director-designate, said in his confirmation hearing that he will ensure older Americans are protected from financial exploitation.