CFPB appeals its funding argument to the Ninth Circuit; CFPB leadership planning to direct staff to return to office; Senate Republicans block efforts by Democrats to roll back some of the Trump administration’s CFPB changes.

The Trump administration is seeking reinstatement of a preliminary injunction issued in April 2025, which allowed the CFPB to terminate employees but under certain circumstances.

There will be detrimental consequences for borrowers and mortgage investors if the CFPB goes through with changes suggested by President Trump, according to a recent analysis.

The National Treasury Employees Union said the DC District Court should take up the review of the Trump administration’s revised layoff plan for the CFPB. However, the union said it opposes the administration’s 45-day timeline for the review.

A HUD official warned that he would unleash an “investigative storm” on fair housing advocates who violate the Fair Housing Act.

The new proposed staffing plan could allow the CFPB to follow through with a series of directives issued by President Trump in March.

In a court filing last week, the administration offered a revised plan to lay off nearly 53% of the bureau’s current staff, downsizing the agency from 1,174 employees to 556.

Executive orders from President Trump aiming to address housing supply and affordability include many FHA and VA provisions.

A new executive order from President Trump aimed at increasing access to mortgage credit calls for changes to several of the CFPB’s mortgage rules and regulations.

A California district court found that the Trump administration has provided no assurance that it will seek funding from the Fed again for the CFPB, as the end of the second fiscal quarter nears.