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Paramount-owned CBS abruptly canceled a story exposing the Trump administration's brutal deportations.
The reporter called it a "political decision."
Paramount needs Trump’s backing to buy Warner Bros. — including CNN.
Is that just a coincidence?
This looks like corruption.
The reporter called it a "political decision."
Paramount needs Trump’s backing to buy Warner Bros. — including CNN.
Is that just a coincidence?
This looks like corruption.
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Paramount-owned CBS abruptly canceled a story exposing the Trump administration's brutal deportations.
The reporter called it a "political decision."
Paramount needs Trump’s backing to buy Warner Bros. — including CNN.
Is that just a coincidence?
This looks like corruption.
The reporter called it a "political decision."
Paramount needs Trump’s backing to buy Warner Bros. — including CNN.
Is that just a coincidence?
This looks like corruption.
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Waymo has halted service in San Francisco after numerous videos & images showed its autonomous cars snarling traffic during the blackout.
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Waymo stopped its service across San Francisco on Saturday after numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams in the city.
missionlocal.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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“I’m not sure what the administration could do that would be more effective on #affordability than holding some of these #financial institutions accountable,” said @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social, director of consumer protection at the Consumer Federation of America. #CFPB
How gutting the CFPB clashes with affordability concerns
www.politico.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“I’m not sure what the administration could do that would be more effective on #affordability than holding some of these #financial institutions accountable,” said @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social, director of consumer protection at the Consumer Federation of America. #CFPB
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An immigrant doesn’t stand between you and a good job.
A billionaire does.
A billionaire does.
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
An immigrant doesn’t stand between you and a good job.
A billionaire does.
A billionaire does.
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So, not a bonus. Robbing Peter to pay Paul, who are in this case the same person
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
So, not a bonus. Robbing Peter to pay Paul, who are in this case the same person
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“At a time when #homeowners are struggling to afford home #insurance premiums, the Trump administration has a bunch of policies that are all driving up insurance #costs,” said Michael DeLong, CFA’s research and advocacy associate
Trump’s Anti-Climate Policies Are Driving Up Insurance Costs for Homeowners, Say Experts
Tariffs, extreme weather events and the president’s funding cuts are contributing to increasing rates, sometimes by double digits.
capitalandmain.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“At a time when #homeowners are struggling to afford home #insurance premiums, the Trump administration has a bunch of policies that are all driving up insurance #costs,” said Michael DeLong, CFA’s research and advocacy associate
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While the Trump administration, big tech, corporations and billionaires buy into AI hype, our labor movement will keep fighting for guardrails to protect working peoples’ rights, jobs and freedoms so workers can actually benefit from AI tech. https://yhoo.it/48OxOZl
Trump’s New AI Order Sets Up Federal Fight With US States Over Industry Regulation
The White House has directed the DOJ to challenge state AI laws and highlighted Colorado’s algorithmic discrimination statute.
www.yahoo.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
While the Trump administration, big tech, corporations and billionaires buy into AI hype, our labor movement will keep fighting for guardrails to protect working peoples’ rights, jobs and freedoms so workers can actually benefit from AI tech. https://yhoo.it/48OxOZl
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🏛️ With federal protections under attack, state & local consumer protection agencies are stepping up. Hear how they’re addressing rising complaints and the affordability crisis head-on. #ConsumerProtection #CFAFSC
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🏛️ With federal protections under attack, state & local consumer protection agencies are stepping up. Hear how they’re addressing rising complaints and the affordability crisis head-on. #ConsumerProtection #CFAFSC
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December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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🪙 With the recent adoption of a federal #stablecoin law and more #crypto regulations on the horizon, what does this all mean for consumers?
Hear our panel of experts dig into the future of these financial markets.
#CryptoRegulation #CFAFSC
Hear our panel of experts dig into the future of these financial markets.
#CryptoRegulation #CFAFSC
December 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🪙 With the recent adoption of a federal #stablecoin law and more #crypto regulations on the horizon, what does this all mean for consumers?
Hear our panel of experts dig into the future of these financial markets.
#CryptoRegulation #CFAFSC
Hear our panel of experts dig into the future of these financial markets.
#CryptoRegulation #CFAFSC
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Republicans just effectively ensured premiums will spike for 24 million Americans.
It’s a sad, sad state of affairs when the Republicans refuse to negotiate at all and leave us all footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
It’s a sad, sad state of affairs when the Republicans refuse to negotiate at all and leave us all footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Republicans just effectively ensured premiums will spike for 24 million Americans.
It’s a sad, sad state of affairs when the Republicans refuse to negotiate at all and leave us all footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
It’s a sad, sad state of affairs when the Republicans refuse to negotiate at all and leave us all footing the bill with higher prices and worse care.
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BREAKING NEWS: Republican lawmakers rejected a bill to extend ACA subsidies, which will cause millions to go without health care.
Their vote could force families to choose between heating their homes, putting food on the table, and taking their kids to the doctor.
Their vote could force families to choose between heating their homes, putting food on the table, and taking their kids to the doctor.
December 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Republican lawmakers rejected a bill to extend ACA subsidies, which will cause millions to go without health care.
Their vote could force families to choose between heating their homes, putting food on the table, and taking their kids to the doctor.
Their vote could force families to choose between heating their homes, putting food on the table, and taking their kids to the doctor.
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🚨 Will decades of fair lending law be gutted? Our panel explains the high stakes of the #CFPB ’s proposed changes to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and discusses how it could undo years of civil rights protections. #CivilRights #ECOA #CFAFSC
December 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🚨 Will decades of fair lending law be gutted? Our panel explains the high stakes of the #CFPB ’s proposed changes to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and discusses how it could undo years of civil rights protections. #CivilRights #ECOA #CFAFSC
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🏠 Discover how CFA’s new report uncovers “ #MortgageDeserts ” across the country, & learn how we can fix financing gaps in rural & urban America #CFAFSC
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🏠 Discover how CFA’s new report uncovers “ #MortgageDeserts ” across the country, & learn how we can fix financing gaps in rural & urban America #CFAFSC
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“Just because the status quo isn’t working, doesn’t mean that #crypto is the solution” #GeniusAct #CFAFSC
- Tonantzin Carmona, @brookings.edu
- Tonantzin Carmona, @brookings.edu
December 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“Just because the status quo isn’t working, doesn’t mean that #crypto is the solution” #GeniusAct #CFAFSC
- Tonantzin Carmona, @brookings.edu
- Tonantzin Carmona, @brookings.edu
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" #Consumers depend on the expertise of government #agencies to determine what will best serve consumers and the economy. The #EXPERTSAct will ensure that consumer protection regulations are promulgated based on facts, not the whims of politics.” @susanweinstock.bsky.social
NEW: CSS leaders endorsed the EXPERTS Act, reintroduced today by @jayapal.house.gov and @warren.senate.gov.
The bill would restore and modernize the federal regulatory system, which has been corrupted by Trump, the courts, and corporate lobbyists.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/expert...
The bill would restore and modernize the federal regulatory system, which has been corrupted by Trump, the courts, and corporate lobbyists.
sensiblesafeguards.org/press/expert...
EXPERTS Act Would Restore and Modernize the Federal Regulatory System, Which Has Been Corrupted by Trump, Courts, and Corporate Lobbyists
EXPERTS Act Would Restore and Modernize the Federal Regulatory System, Which Has Been Corrupted by Trump, Courts, and Corporate Lobbyists For Immediate Release: November 19, 2025 Contact: David Rosen,...
sensiblesafeguards.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
" #Consumers depend on the expertise of government #agencies to determine what will best serve consumers and the economy. The #EXPERTSAct will ensure that consumer protection regulations are promulgated based on facts, not the whims of politics.” @susanweinstock.bsky.social
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"We applaud Senator Warren for her relentless work to help Americans save money. #OverdraftFees burden struggling households at times when they can least afford them." @adamrust.bsky.social
#Affordability
#Affordability
Exclusive: Sen. Warren presses credit unions on late fees
Democratic lawmakers, led by Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., press 21 institutions for fee data after a federal agency halted disclosure requirements.
www.americanbanker.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"We applaud Senator Warren for her relentless work to help Americans save money. #OverdraftFees burden struggling households at times when they can least afford them." @adamrust.bsky.social
#Affordability
#Affordability
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“ #Food prices always hit people particularly hard because they see them every day," Thomas Gremillion, told Straight Arrow News. “The #tariffs, I think, had a pronounced effect." #Affordability
Trump says affordability ‘doesn’t mean anything’ despite rising costs
President Trump devalued any concerns over affordability in America, calling it a “con job” and adding, “It doesn’t mean anything to anybody.”
san.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“ #Food prices always hit people particularly hard because they see them every day," Thomas Gremillion, told Straight Arrow News. “The #tariffs, I think, had a pronounced effect." #Affordability
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. #Stablecoin companies “enjoy the privileges of being a #bank without the responsibilities,” said @csfrayer.bsky.social, a former official at the #SEC focused on #crypto policy and a director at CFA, a consumer advocacy group. @nytimes.com
What Are Stablecoins?
You can use stablecoins, which are pegged to the dollar, to buy things online or send money abroad with minimal fees — and they are subject to very little legal oversight.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
. #Stablecoin companies “enjoy the privileges of being a #bank without the responsibilities,” said @csfrayer.bsky.social, a former official at the #SEC focused on #crypto policy and a director at CFA, a consumer advocacy group. @nytimes.com
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TODAY: Supreme Court hears Trump v. Slaughter #SCOTUS
ICYMI: #FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter joined CFA to discuss the importance of the case
Listen Live Here: www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
ICYMI: #FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter joined CFA to discuss the importance of the case
Listen Live Here: www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
December 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
TODAY: Supreme Court hears Trump v. Slaughter #SCOTUS
ICYMI: #FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter joined CFA to discuss the importance of the case
Listen Live Here: www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
ICYMI: #FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter joined CFA to discuss the importance of the case
Listen Live Here: www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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The report found that annual car #repossessions and loan default rates are at their highest since the years during and immediately after the #GreatRecession
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
With surging auto debt and repos across US, car-dependent Miami feels the pain
Soaring car prices, predatory loans and stagnant wages are pushing Americans into record levels of auto debt.
www.miamiherald.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The report found that annual car #repossessions and loan default rates are at their highest since the years during and immediately after the #GreatRecession
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
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Start your day with the #FACTS. Monica Anderson of @pewresearch.org breaks down new data on #AI, online #scams, #DataPrivacy & e-commerce #CFAFSC
December 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Start your day with the #FACTS. Monica Anderson of @pewresearch.org breaks down new data on #AI, online #scams, #DataPrivacy & e-commerce #CFAFSC
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In response to a petition from us and @consumerfed.bsky.social, the FTC is reopening the previously vacated Lina Khan-era Click to Cancel rule.
This is a major step in ending subscription traps and saving consumers time and money.
This is a major step in ending subscription traps and saving consumers time and money.
December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In response to a petition from us and @consumerfed.bsky.social, the FTC is reopening the previously vacated Lina Khan-era Click to Cancel rule.
This is a major step in ending subscription traps and saving consumers time and money.
This is a major step in ending subscription traps and saving consumers time and money.
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🕵️♀️ How do platforms like Facebook, X, and WhatsApp enable #Fraud ?
Experts discuss the systems behind #scams and explore regulatory strategies to hold platforms accountable #OnlineFraud #CFAFSC
Experts discuss the systems behind #scams and explore regulatory strategies to hold platforms accountable #OnlineFraud #CFAFSC
December 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🕵️♀️ How do platforms like Facebook, X, and WhatsApp enable #Fraud ?
Experts discuss the systems behind #scams and explore regulatory strategies to hold platforms accountable #OnlineFraud #CFAFSC
Experts discuss the systems behind #scams and explore regulatory strategies to hold platforms accountable #OnlineFraud #CFAFSC