

OMB Director and Project 2025 Architect Russell Vought Halts CFPB Funding
Feb 11, 2025
Megan Messerly, a White House reporter at Politico, covers the impact of leadership changes on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). James C. Capretta, former OMB associate director, discusses Russell Vought's controversial funding halt and its implications for federal agency operations. Bob Bauer, former White House Counsel, raises concerns about the accumulation of presidential power and its effects on democracy. They explore the challenges faced by the CFPB and the consequences of federal budget cuts on essential services, highlighting tensions in governance.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
CFPB Under Fire: Leadership Shifts and Funding Crises
02:32 • 10min
The Overlooked Power of the Office of Management and Budget
12:21 • 2min
Dynamics of OMB in a New Era
14:20 • 18min
CFPB Dynamics and Political Perspectives
32:14 • 17min
Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Essential Services
48:51 • 2min
Political Maneuvers and Budget Cuts in Government Agencies
50:22 • 2min