Trump administration

CFPB nominee likely connected to Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ immigration policy

06/19/18

Kathy Kraninger, a top official at OMB and nominee to head the CFPB, likely had a role in setting President Trump's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy, according to former OMB officials.

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Trump’s CFPB pick clears up what, exactly?

06/19/18

The selection of an obscure OMB official as CFPB director raises more questions than it answers about the future of the agency.

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Dems suggest CFPB nominee had role in ‘zero-tolerance’ border policy

06/19/18

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown sought details on whether an OMB official was involved in the policy of separating children from their parents.

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The 'tyranny of success'; Wells to revamp wealth unit

06/19/18

Morgan Stanley CEO, New York Fed chief caution against failing to remember what caused the financial crisis; Wells Fargo may combine its two big wealth management businesses.

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Hill aide named to run Dodd-Frank research agency

06/18/18

The White House announcement of Dino Falaschetti as the choice to run the Office of Financial Research comes amid signs that the administration has attempted to reduce the agency's independence.

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Pelosi, Brown criticize Trump's pick to lead CFPB

06/18/18

The Democratic leader in the House raised questions about Kathy Kraninger's "qualifications to lead such an important agency."

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Regulators’ dangerous plan to carve up the Volcker Rule

06/18/18

A proposal to revise parts of the Dodd-Frank Act ban on proprietary trading would make it easier for banks to conduct risky trades.

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Trump's CFPB choice faces uphill battle — and that's part of the plan

06/18/18

President Trump has yet to formally name Kathy Kraninger as his choice to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but her nomination is already in trouble. That may be just fine with the White House.

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Trump's CFPB pick is... who?; muni issuers still avoid Wells

06/18/18

Little-known Office for Management and Budget official Kathy Kraninger would succeed acting director Mick Mulvaney, her OMB boss; Wells Fargo still faces the big chill from several big cities and states.

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White House aide Kraninger is Trump's choice to lead CFPB

06/16/18

President Donald Trump has chosen Kathy Kraninger, a little-known White House budget aide, as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an administration official said.

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