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Judge Strikes Trump Bid to Block CFPB Funding

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  • U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken ruled the Trump administration’s attempt to block CFPB funding unlawful.
  • A coalition of 22 states and D.C., led by California AG Rob Bonta, won.
  • Acting CFPB director Russell Vought set the 2025 request to zero, citing Federal Reserve (Fed) losses and an OLC memo.
  • The CFPB requested $273 million for fiscal 2026 after the Fed regained profitability.