Evan Weinberger
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Banking reporter at Bloomberg Law, the fellas' dad. Reach me at reporterev.85 on Signal. I have friends everywhere.
I was checking around the CFPB a few weeks ago to see if the agency was still funding Vought's security. The folks I spoke with said it appeared that was no longer the case.
And there you go.
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And there you go.
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Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I was checking around the CFPB a few weeks ago to see if the agency was still funding Vought's security. The folks I spoke with said it appeared that was no longer the case.
And there you go.
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
And there you go.
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
The Fed is reviewing all outstanding supervisory concerns raised with the banks it oversees to ensure they conform with the Trump administration's focus on material financial risk in a win for Wall Street.
New from Katanga Johnson, Hannah Levitt, and me.
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New from Katanga Johnson, Hannah Levitt, and me.
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Federal Reserve to Drop Some Prior Demands on Banks to Fix Flaws
The Federal Reserve has signaled to lenders it plans to abandon some of the confidential warnings it previously sent them to improve operations as Vice Chair Michelle Bowman continues to relax the cen...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The Fed is reviewing all outstanding supervisory concerns raised with the banks it oversees to ensure they conform with the Trump administration's focus on material financial risk in a win for Wall Street.
New from Katanga Johnson, Hannah Levitt, and me.
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New from Katanga Johnson, Hannah Levitt, and me.
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A federal judge in Illinois allow the state's ban on swipe fees on taxes and tips to move forward, adding a new chapter to the never-ending interchange fee wars. news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
Banks Lose Challenge to Illinois Ban on Tax, Tip Swipe Fees (1)
An Illinois law barring card swipe fees on retail taxes and tips can take effect after a federal judge denied banks’ bid to block the legislation.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM
A federal judge in Illinois allow the state's ban on swipe fees on taxes and tips to move forward, adding a new chapter to the never-ending interchange fee wars. news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
In late January, a credit reporting trade group said the CFPB should make changes to its complaint database that will decrease the number of complaints filed. On Wednesday, the CFPB did just that (IN ALL CAPS).
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CFPB Makes Industry-Friendly Changes to Complaint Database
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is forcing people looking to file complaints about financial products or services to wade through industry-backed disclosures before doing so, a move that cons...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
In late January, a credit reporting trade group said the CFPB should make changes to its complaint database that will decrease the number of complaints filed. On Wednesday, the CFPB did just that (IN ALL CAPS).
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Do I have any followers here who work at a regional fed bank? If so, I have a question. Signal is reporterev.85
February 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Do I have any followers here who work at a regional fed bank? If so, I have a question. Signal is reporterev.85
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Exclusive: DOJ is requiring all 93 US attorneys to designate prosecutors for "emergency jump teams" supporting surge districts dealing with assaults & obstruction of federal officers, per internal memo. Comes as more Minn. prosecutors resign. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
DOJ Demands Emergency Surge Prosecutors From All US Attorneys
The Justice Department is requiring all US attorneys to rapidly assign prosecutors for “emergency jump teams” supporting districts handling alleged assaults or obstruction of law enforcement, accordin...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Exclusive: DOJ is requiring all 93 US attorneys to designate prosecutors for "emergency jump teams" supporting surge districts dealing with assaults & obstruction of federal officers, per internal memo. Comes as more Minn. prosecutors resign. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Catherine O'Hara even manages to make this fun.
January 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Catherine O'Hara even manages to make this fun.
This was probably the best scene from Darren Aronofsky's AI American Revolution show. So lifelike!
January 29, 2026 at 9:02 PM
This was probably the best scene from Darren Aronofsky's AI American Revolution show. So lifelike!
Come for the news about the CFPB restarting exams virtually, stay for this:
“We told you we were performing our statutory duties. Why does this surprise you?” a CFPB spokesman said. “Also if you want to work at CFPB so badly I can send you an application.”
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“We told you we were performing our statutory duties. Why does this surprise you?” a CFPB spokesman said. “Also if you want to work at CFPB so badly I can send you an application.”
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CFPB to Slash Bank Examinations, Switch to All-Virtual Reviews
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau examiners sidelined by the Trump administration will be back on the job as early as April, but the number of exams they conduct and the scope of their supervision ...
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January 29, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Come for the news about the CFPB restarting exams virtually, stay for this:
“We told you we were performing our statutory duties. Why does this surprise you?” a CFPB spokesman said. “Also if you want to work at CFPB so badly I can send you an application.”
news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
“We told you we were performing our statutory duties. Why does this surprise you?” a CFPB spokesman said. “Also if you want to work at CFPB so badly I can send you an application.”
news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
Man, I liked "Caught Stealing." But I guess I can't watch any more Aranofsky movies. And no, I'm not linking to that monstrosity.
January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Man, I liked "Caught Stealing." But I guess I can't watch any more Aranofsky movies. And no, I'm not linking to that monstrosity.
The world may seem unmoored these days, so take comfort in the fact that everyone still hates their core service provider. news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
Banks Urge OCC to Increase Scrutiny of Core Service Providers
Federal banking regulators need to conduct more oversight of companies such as Fiserv Inc. that provide payment, compliance, and other software tools to ensure they aren’t stifling innovation, banks a...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The world may seem unmoored these days, so take comfort in the fact that everyone still hates their core service provider. news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
The CFPB planned a truncated process for its new open banking rule. Then it was basically forced to fund itself, so now we're back to regular order.
Which means we won't see a rule anytime soon, not even counting the post-rule lawsuits.
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Which means we won't see a rule anytime soon, not even counting the post-rule lawsuits.
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CFPB Returns to Full Open-Banking Rewrite After Cash Infusion
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, fresh off a $145 million cash boost, plans to move back to a traditional process for rewriting a Biden-era open banking rule, leaving the fintech data access ...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:27 PM
The CFPB planned a truncated process for its new open banking rule. Then it was basically forced to fund itself, so now we're back to regular order.
Which means we won't see a rule anytime soon, not even counting the post-rule lawsuits.
news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
Which means we won't see a rule anytime soon, not even counting the post-rule lawsuits.
news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
Let's check in at HUD
January 23, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Let's check in at HUD
HUD opened a fair housing investigation into Minneapolis. It's an all-of-government approach.
Just as a reminder, the Trump administration is rolling back fair housing enforcement at all of the banking and housing regulators.
Just as a reminder, the Trump administration is rolling back fair housing enforcement at all of the banking and housing regulators.
January 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
HUD opened a fair housing investigation into Minneapolis. It's an all-of-government approach.
Just as a reminder, the Trump administration is rolling back fair housing enforcement at all of the banking and housing regulators.
Just as a reminder, the Trump administration is rolling back fair housing enforcement at all of the banking and housing regulators.
If you, yes you, made it to the ABA Banking Law section, I have a question.
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
If you, yes you, made it to the ABA Banking Law section, I have a question.
I've been speaking to folks at the various agencies that would be the first line of enforcing the interest rate cap demand, and it's crickets so far.
The White House was also asked about the president's demand that credit card companies lower fees, and what he would do if companies don't comply.
Leavitt opened with a joke -- "Tariffs? No, I'm just kidding" -- before saying the president made a demand but had no "specific consequence" to share
Leavitt opened with a joke -- "Tariffs? No, I'm just kidding" -- before saying the president made a demand but had no "specific consequence" to share
January 15, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I've been speaking to folks at the various agencies that would be the first line of enforcing the interest rate cap demand, and it's crickets so far.
The CFPB put its lead diversity officer on leave yesterday, and no one really knows why.
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New from me: news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
CFPB Puts Diversity Office Director on Administrative Leave
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau placed the head of its Office of Minority and Women Inclusion on leave as the Trump administration rolls back the agency’s work on fair lending and diversity.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The CFPB put its lead diversity officer on leave yesterday, and no one really knows why.
New from me: news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
New from me: news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
If you want to see joy, watch Maxine Waters question her Republican colleagues about Trump's desired 10% credit card interest rate cap.
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
If you want to see joy, watch Maxine Waters question her Republican colleagues about Trump's desired 10% credit card interest rate cap.
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year starting Jan. 20. Congress isn't going to do it, and neither is the CFPB. Not even for Trump administration is trying to destroy the CFPB reasons. It literally can't set interest rates.
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Trump’s Push for Credit Card Rate Cap Hurt by CFPB Limitations
President Donald Trump’s push to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year will have to go through Congress, because the agency that would likely be charged with enforcing the limit doesn’t h...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year starting Jan. 20. Congress isn't going to do it, and neither is the CFPB. Not even for Trump administration is trying to destroy the CFPB reasons. It literally can't set interest rates.
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The CFPB and Justice Department withdrew a Biden-era policy warning lenders against overreliance on immigration status in considering mortgage, auto, and other loan applications.
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US Axes Biden-Era Guidance on Credit Borrower Immigration Status
Banks and other lenders can consider a potential borrower’s immigration status when reviewing a loan application, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Justice Department said, reversing a ...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The CFPB and Justice Department withdrew a Biden-era policy warning lenders against overreliance on immigration status in considering mortgage, auto, and other loan applications.
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Listen, I know there's a lot going on. But don't forget bank supervision. It's important! And the FDIC is falling in line with the Fed and OCC in focusing on "material financial risks," even as it's considering a formal definition of what that means.
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FDIC Tells Staff to Narrow Bank Examinations Ahead of Final Rule
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is instructing its bank examiners to focus their supervision on “material financial risks,” even before the agency finishes defining those risks.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Listen, I know there's a lot going on. But don't forget bank supervision. It's important! And the FDIC is falling in line with the Fed and OCC in focusing on "material financial risks," even as it's considering a formal definition of what that means.
news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
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Through gritted teeth, acting CFPB Director Russell Vought asked the Fed to send over $145 million for the CFPB to operate after a federal judge said he had to.
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Trump’s CFPB Seeks $145 Million From Fed Following Court Order
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked the Federal Reserve for $145 million to keep the federal consumer finance watchdog afloat for the next three months.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Through gritted teeth, acting CFPB Director Russell Vought asked the Fed to send over $145 million for the CFPB to operate after a federal judge said he had to.
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Folks, I misspelled Meghan Tribe's name. Sorry about that!
Jelena McWilliams, the FDIC chair during the first Trump administration and until recently Cravath's lead financial services lawyer in DC, has gone to Plaid. New from me, Justin Henry, and Megan Tribe.
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a couple of people are sitting in a cockpit of an airplane looking out the window at a star wars scene .
ALT: a couple of people are sitting in a cockpit of an airplane looking out the window at a star wars scene .
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January 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Folks, I misspelled Meghan Tribe's name. Sorry about that!
Jelena McWilliams, the FDIC chair during the first Trump administration and until recently Cravath's lead financial services lawyer in DC, has gone to Plaid. New from me, Justin Henry, and Megan Tribe.
news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
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a couple of people are sitting in a cockpit of an airplane looking out the window at a star wars scene .
ALT: a couple of people are sitting in a cockpit of an airplane looking out the window at a star wars scene .
media.tenor.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Jelena McWilliams, the FDIC chair during the first Trump administration and until recently Cravath's lead financial services lawyer in DC, has gone to Plaid. New from me, Justin Henry, and Megan Tribe.
news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
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