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Don’t Mourn Regulatory Independence

June 9, 2025

Donald Trump has seized control over previously “independent” federal regulators. That’s problematic—but Democrats should resist the urge to revert to the way things were.

Amid the recent flurry of radical executive orders, one in particular has flown under the radar: President...Read more about Don’t Mourn Regulatory Independence

What Does the CFPB’s Mass Guidance Withdrawal Mean? Not Much

May 17, 2025

As more and more Americans struggle to pay their bills every month, the Trump Administration is spending its time on pointless gestures to impress big banks and corporate interests...Read more about What Does the CFPB’s Mass Guidance Withdrawal Mean? Not Much

NY Must Step Up to Protect Consumers as Feds Step Back (Guest Opinion by Samuel Levine & Seth Frotman)

May 29, 2025

Sam Levine is former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. Seth Frotman is former general counsel and senior adviser to the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. They are based in Washington, D.C.

It will come as no surprise to Syracuse...Read more about NY Must Step Up to Protect Consumers as Feds Step Back (Guest Opinion by Samuel Levine & Seth Frotman)