Russell Vought takes the helm at CFPB as Musk's DOGE accesses key systems
- Russell Vought has been named the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, replacing Scott Bessent, according to a source familiar with the situation.
- DOGE representatives have gained access to the CFPB's internal systems, causing concerns about the agency's future and data security, as stated by the union representing CFPB workers.
- Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has taken control of the CFPB's website and social media accounts, leading to fears of dismantling the agency, according to multiple sources.
- The CFPB has returned $20.7 billion to consumers since its creation in 2011, and its budget for 2025 is $823 million, as reported by CBS News.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
24 Articles
24 Articles
All
Left
2
Center
9
Right
3
Coverage Details
Total News Sources24
Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Center
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
64% Center
14%
C 64%
R 21%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage