DMV Phishing Scam Targets Drivers with Fake Text Messages
A widespread phishing scam is targeting drivers across the country via text message. Scammers are posing as the Departme...
Trump-Era Deregulation Linked to Rising Costs for Americans
A recent analysis challenges claims that former President Trump's regulatory rollbacks saved Americans money. The study...
Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Display Full Prices, But Hidden F...
New regulations require hotel and ticket websites to show the total price upfront, including mandatory fees. This aims t...
Senate Committee Approves Bipartisan Crypto Regulation Bill
A key Senate committee has advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry. The bill seeks to...
Tariffs May Increase Scam Risk: Expert Warns of Red Flags
New tariff policies could lead to an increase in scams targeting consumers. Experts warn that cybercriminals may exploit...
Hotels Must Now Show All Fees Upfront, Thanks to New Rule
A new regulation from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires hotels to clearly display all fees, including resort f...
Google to Pay $1.4 Billion to Settle Privacy Lawsuits
Google has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle two privacy lawsuits. The lawsuits, brought by the Texas attorney genera...
Senate Democrats Block Stablecoin Legislation
Efforts to regulate stablecoins faced a setback as Senate Democrats rejected a bill designed to create a clear legal fra...
Senate to Vote on Crypto Bill Amid Bipartisan Discussions
The Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill to regulate cryptocurrency this Thursday. Despite ongoing bipartisan talks, th...
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Agency Closures
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies. Judge John McC...
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Enters Illinois Senate Race
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. He joins a growing field of De...
Pittsburgh Pet Mortuary Owner Accused of Landfill Dumping
The owner of a pet mortuary in Pittsburgh is facing charges for allegedly mishandling the remains of deceased pets. Auth...
Foreign Crypto Firms Gain Ground in US Amid Evolving Regulat...
Despite past regulatory scrutiny, foreign cryptocurrency companies are expanding their influence in the United States. T...
Court Blocks Trump-Era Plan to Slash Consumer Protection Age...
A federal appeals court has reinstated a block on a Trump administration proposal that aimed to drastically cut staff at...
Trump Officials' Push to Reduce Consumer Bureau Staff Detail...
Newly released emails and worker testimonies reveal the Trump administration's rapid efforts to significantly reduce the...
UK Rejects Lowering Standards for US Trade Deal
The UK government insists it will not compromise its food safety or environmental standards in pursuit of a trade agreem...
Fyre Festival 2: Former Designer Sounds Alarm on McFarland's...
Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind the infamous Fyre Festival, is planning a second event in Mexico. However, the fe...
Judge Blocks CFPB Firings Ordered by Trump Administration
A federal judge has issued a temporary order stopping the Trump administration from carrying out widespread layoffs at t...
New Jersey Sues Discord Over Child Safety Concerns
New Jersey's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Discord, a popular messaging app, alleging the platform failed...
TikTok Trend: Chinese Factory Deals Too Good to Be True?
A new trend on TikTok features users claiming to work in Chinese factories producing high-end goods. These users offer t...
Drivers Warned About Predatory Towing Practices Nationwide
Authorities are alerting American drivers to a rise in predatory towing practices that target motorists involved in acci...
Trump Administration Seeks New Avenues to Roll Back Regulati...
The Trump administration is exploring alternative methods to dismantle energy and environmental regulations. These new a...
Trump Advisor: Crypto Enters 'Golden Age' Under New Policies
A key cryptocurrency advisor in the Trump administration claims the U.S. is entering a "golden age" for digital assets....
Report Alleges Trial Lawyers Funnel Millions to Democrats
A new report claims a network exists where politicians award valuable government contracts to trial lawyers. These lawye...
Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Ticket Scalping
President Trump signed an executive order today at the White House focused on reforming the live entertainment ticketing...
Trump to Sign Order Targeting Ticket Scalping
Former President Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at protecting consumers from unfair ticket resale practic...
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Dismantle CFPB
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protecti...
Digital Cooperation Org. Aims to Bridge Digital Divide
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) is working to close the gap in access to technology around the world. With di...
Debt Relief Myths Debunked This June
Thinking about debt relief? It's important to separate fact from fiction. This June, several myths are circulating that...
Senate Advances GENIUS Act: Crypto Regulation Bill Moves Forward
The Senate has taken a significant step toward regulating cryptocurrency with the advancement of the GENIUS Act. A bipar...
Senate Moves Forward on Landmark Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill
The Senate has taken a significant step forward on a bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry. This comes af...
Senate Revives Crypto Regulation Bill After Initial Setback
The Senate is making another attempt to move forward with a landmark cryptocurrency regulation bill. A key procedural vo...
Spain Orders Airbnb to Block 65,000 Rental Listings
The Spanish government has instructed Airbnb to remove over 65,000 rental listings from its platform. This action follow...
Ticketmaster Adopts All-In Pricing as Junk Fee Ban Begins
Ticketmaster is now showing the full price of tickets upfront, including all fees. This change comes as a new ban on hid...
CFBP Shakeup: Husband Battles Firings After DOGE Operative's Rise
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) is facing turmoil following a series of staff firings. Court documents s...
Family Battles Federal Cuts Amid Dispute Over Owed Funds
A Maryland family is facing financial uncertainty after federal funding cuts impacted their case involving owed money. T...
Consumer Safety Commissioner Fired, May Fight to Supreme Court
Richard Trumka Jr., a former U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) commissioner, was recently fired by Presiden...
Senate Crypto Bill Fails to Advance After Key Vote
A bill aiming to regulate the cryptocurrency industry faced a setback in the Senate on Thursday. A procedural vote, need...
Debt Collectors: What Must They Prove?
If a debt collector contacts you, they need to prove they have the right to collect the debt. This usually involves prov...
Senate Democrats Oppose Crypto Bill, Cite Trump's Industry Links
A bipartisan cryptocurrency regulation bill is facing opposition from Senate Democrats. Led by Senator Elizabeth Warren,...
Weekend News: Economic Growth Slows, Tech Regulations Debated
The "CBS Weekend News" covered key developments this Saturday, including a slowdown in economic growth and ongoing debat...
FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Deceptive Uber One Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Uber, alleging the ride-sharing company enrolled customers in its Uber One s...
What Does the CFPB Do? Understanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a government agency that helps protect consumers from unfair financia...
Judge Blocks Mass Firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the planned firing of around 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protectio...
US Considers Tariffs on Canadian Lumber, Dairy; White House Crypto Summit Held
President Trump is weighing potential tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy products in response to trade imbalances. The...
Michigan Couple Freed from Mexican Jail, Returning to US
A Michigan couple, held in a Mexican jail for a month due to a timeshare issue, are now on their way back to the United...
Supreme Court Backs Truck Driver in CBD THC Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a truck driver who claims he was wrongly terminated after using a CBD product. T...
CFPB Faces Scrutiny Under New Leadership and DOGE Influence
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a government agency designed to protect consumers, is facing new challe...
CFPB Under Scrutiny: 60 Minutes Investigates Funding Cuts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), established after the 2008 financial crisis, is facing potential change...
Judge Halts CFPB Dismantling, Orders Employee Reinstatement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The order...
Judge Halts Mass Firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from carrying out mass firings o...