9/5/19  //  In-Depth Analysis

This week on Versus Trump, Jason discusses the continuing illegal intransigence of the Department of Education, with Eileen Connor and Toby Merrill of Harvard's Project on Predatory Student Lending. Listen now!

5/24/18  //  Commentary

On this week's episode of Versus Trump, Easha, Charlie, and Jason discuss the Fifth Circuit's recent decision striking down the so-called "Fiduciary Rule" that would have required those who sell retirement investment products in 401(k) plans to act in the best interests of their clients. Listen now!

1/28/18  //  Daily Update

The Senate confirmed Jerome Powell to replace Janet Yellen as chair of the Federal Reserve chair.

12/4/17  //  Daily Update

The Federal Reserve vice chairman urged central banks to "tread cautiously" with digital currencies.

11/6/17  //  Daily Update

The Trump Administration has taken dozens of deregulatory executive actions. Thanks to a series of resignations, President Trump has a rare opportunity to reshape the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.

10/31/17  //  Daily Update

The future of many of Dodd-Frank's key provisions remains unclear. The President narrowed his picks for Fed Chairman down to two. Vice President Pence broke a tie in the Senate to repeal the CFPB final arbitration rule.

10/21/17  //  Daily Update

President Trump has reportedly narrowed his search for Federal Reserve chairman to five candidates. White House economic adviser Gary Cohn said that Congress was nearing a deal to ease Dodd-Frank banking rules by the end of 2017; the Treasury Department is considering whether to recommend eliminating rules under Dodd-Frank related to liquidating failing banks

10/1/17  //  Daily Update

The SEC is still investigating the extent of the 2016 hack, while CFPB head Richard Cordray warned credit rating agencies to brace for increased cybersecurity regulation.

8/24/17  //  Commentary

On this week’s episode of Versus Trump, Jason and Charlie talk about the Trump Administration's position in a lawsuit contending that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—commonly known as the CFPB—is unconstitutional, because its sole director does not serve at the pleasure of the President but instead serves a set term and can be terminated only for-cause. Listen now!

4/9/17  //  Daily Update

President Trump is taking an active approach to combat what he views as unfair trade practices. This will likely affect U.S. trade with China.

8/6/17  //  Daily Update

Administration officials met with Senate leaders on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling. The Comptroller of the Currency will not seek repeal of the CFPB's mandatory arbitration rule.

7/9/17  //  Daily Update

MetLife continues to fight the government over its designation as "systemically important."

6/18/17  //  Daily Update

The Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate. The Treasury Department issued a report recommending rollbacks of Dodd-Frank. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin walked back a statement he made last year that the president's tax plan would offer no absolute tax cuts to the wealthy.

7/23/17  //  Daily Update

The Acting Comptroller of the Currency asked the CFPB to delay publication of its final arbitration rule. Commentary continued on President Trump's appointees to key regulatory positions.

5/7/17  //  Daily Update

The Senate passed the $1.1 trillion funding bill passed in the House.

6/27/17  //  Daily Update

President Trump's new nominee to the Federal Reserve must build consensus in order to make major rules changes. The Department of Labor has no plans to enforce the "fiduciary rule" on retirement savings.

6/11/17  //  Daily Update

President Trump decided to nominate Joseph Otting as Comptroller of the Currency.

4/16/17  //  Daily Update

President Trump retreated on a campaign promise to eliminate the Export-Import Bank, and commentators urged against politicization of the Federal Reserve.

7/30/17  //  Daily Update

The House voted to repeal a CFPB rule that protects consumers' rights to bring class actions against banks.

10/8/17  //  Daily Update

The Senate confirmed Randal Quarles as the Federal Reserve's vice chairman for supervision.

3/26/17  //  Daily Update

The Trump administration newly argued that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional. Experts offered competing analyses.

5/14/17  //  Daily Update

The House took a first step towards dismantling Dodd-Frank.

4/30/17  //  Daily Update

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order requiring the Treasury Department to review certain regulations associated with Dodd-Frank.