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Consumer watchdog faces daunting future under Trump

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is headed for a difficult future under President-elect Trump. The powerful financial watchdog is facing liquidation under the second Trump administration, which is likely to take steps to curb its powers and regulatory challenges. The CFPB has been a target of Republicans since it was created by the Dodd-Frank […]

California’s San Mateo County sheriff faces special election challenger of power

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to hold a special election on March 4, 2025 amid a long-running feud with Sheriff Christina Corpuz. The special election, reportedly worth millions of taxpayer dollars, will allow voters to decide on proposed amendments to the county charter. If approved, the amendment would give the board […]

GOP’s ambitious budget plan faces internal divisions

Republican senators are addressing the wide range of opinions within the party on strategy and policy regarding incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune's (R.S.D.) ambitious proposal to address President-elect Trump's policy agenda. It warns that it faces discrepancies. Republican senators will provide funding to complete construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, increase the number of […]