House Democrats chew out Vought over CFPB leadership: ‘I’m glad you’re leaving’

Summary

House Democrats on Wednesday slammed Russell Vought over his tenure as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), heralding his upcoming departure. It marked Vought’s first appearance before Congress in his role leading the consumer watchdog agency, which has faced a tumultuous stretch in President Trump’s second term. Vought is reportedly poised to…