A comprehensive investigation reveals extensive financial conflicts of interest within the Trump administration, including cryptocurrency ventures funded by foreign investors, real estate deals with international connections, and a private executive club that blurs lines between government and …
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Gavin Kliger, a Trump Administration Department of Government Efficiency aide, helped orchestrate massive layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) while holding significant stock in companies the agency regulates. Kliger managed approximately 90% of over 1,400 employee …
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The Trump administration initiated massive layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), targeting approximately 1,500 employees (90% of staff), but faced immediate judicial challenges blocking the mass terminations.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees were ordered to “stand down from performing any work task” as headquarters was shuttered through February 14. Acting Director Russell Vought and chief legal officer Mark Paoletta halted all CFPB operations unless specifically cleared, …
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