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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten Housing Relief and Protections

2/21/2025

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The Trump administration's drastic cuts to HUD and the CFPB threaten vital disaster relief and consumer protections, with staffing slashed by up to 84%. As the CFPB halts operations, fears grow over predatory lending practices. Critics warn these sweeping changes could deepen the housing crisis and endanger vulnerable communities nationwide.

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The Trump administration's drastic cuts to HUD and the CFPB threaten vital disaster relief and consumer protections, with staffing slashed by up to 84%. As the CFPB halts operations, fears grow over predatory lending practices. Critics warn these sweeping changes could deepen the housing crisis and endanger vulnerable communities nationwide.