Trump administration moves again to dismantle top US consumer watchdog

Government argues funding mechanism behind Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unlawful

The Trump administration has launched its most direct attempt yet to shut down the top US consumer watchdog, arguing the current funding mechanism behind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is unlawful.

Attorneys for the administration claimed in a court filing that the agency anticipates exhausting its currently available funds in early 2026", setting the stage for it to be dismantled.