The CFPB was dismantled over the weekend, with all activities suspended, its funding reduced to zero, and its headquarters temporarily closed—removing a crucial layer of oversight for consumer-facing financial companies. Staff members ordered to cease all ‘supervision and examination activities.

Merkley on Russ Vought: "He was the one who impounded the funds, illegally, for Ukraine, and it led to the president's first impeachment ... he's repeating the same things now."