A dozen Republican state attorneys general asked the Supreme Court to review the challenge to the CFPB’s structure, stating their belief the bureau directorship is unconstitutional.

Democratic lawmakers have called for the removal of Eric Blankenstein, currently a HUD official, after it was found that he likely abused his authority at the CFPB in dealing with a controversy tied to his racially-charged writings of the past.

The CFPB updated its 2016 advisory notice on elder financial abuse. Though the recommendations are voluntary, companies that fail to comply might become targets of enforcement actions, attorneys warned.

While industry groups support the CFPB’s plan to review rules that have significant economic impact on small entities, consumer groups suggest the bureau restrict the plan.

The CFPB and New York attorney general together fined debt collectors more than $60 million for illegal collection practices in a recent enforcement action.

Freedom Debt Relief agreed to settle allegations that it misled consumers who participated in its debt settlement program and charged fees without settling debts as promised.

CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger exercised spending cuts across divisions except for consumer education and the office of director.