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Banking Could Get More Expensive Thanks to House Republicans

Economic Security and Corporate Power
February 5, 2025

During a hearing today, the Republican-led House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) will consider raising costs on American families yet again by beginning the process to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) overdraft late fee rule and open the door for $35 overdraft fees

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Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Costs, Billionaires Tell Americans To “Get Over It”

Economic Security and Corporate Power
February 3, 2025

Over the coming weeks, American families will face rising prices on everyday needs due to President Trump’s tariff campaign against Canada and China. Despite growing concerns among working American families, President Trump’s billionaire allies remain flippant about the “pain” increased prices on everything from groceries to cellphones could cause

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Billionaire Bessent’s CFPB Appointment is Bad News for Consumers

Trump Administration
February 3, 2025

Issuing a major blow to the millions of Americans who rely on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to lower costs and stand up against shady financial practices, the Trump administration has appointed Wall Street hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as acting head of the agency. Bessent is a noted advocate for big business and Wall Street

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President Trump Fires Director Chopra, Welcoming Financial Industry Abuses

Economic Security and Corporate Power
February 1, 2025

Today, President Trump caved to demands from the financial industry and fired Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra, undercutting the agency’s critical work lowering costs for American families and standing up against shady financial actors. In response, Accountable.US Director of the Economic Security & Corporate Power

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Trump Transition Newsletter: Chaos, Confusion, Controversy That’s Doing Nothing to Lower Costs

Trump Administration
January 31, 2025

Just 11 days of the Trump administration has already brought mass chaos and confusion, including vital health services disrupted for millions, highly controversial nominees confirmed and protested, constitutional crises, a tragic plane crash disgustingly used in an evidence-free racially-charged political attack, and rising food costs.

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