White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds
- Posted on April 2, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds

Under the new plan, the bureau's headcount would be reduced from 1,700 authorized employees before Trump’s second term to roughly 550 staffers.