Handing off the CFPB keys

on Russell Vought's mind since 2026-07-30

The history

1. 2026-08-09— #2 · 19% · rising — Mark Paoletta takes over as acting CFPB director
2. 2026-08-08— #2 · 20% · rising — Paoletta takes the acting director chair he was warming
3. 2026-08-06— #1 · 26% · rising — Vought hands the consumer bureau's keys to an acting director
4. 2026-08-05— #1 · 30% · new this week — Vought's CFPB clock runs out
5. 2026-07-31— #3 · 12% · new this week — Reported to stay on at the CFPB as senior adviser rather than leave
6. 2026-07-30— #3 · 13% · new this week — Reportedly staying at the CFPB — as a senior adviser