President-elect Trump’s brief commitment to reducing costs came to an end yesterday as he questioned whether he would lower grocery prices and then touted even more corporate tax cuts to a Wall Street audience. As recently as this week, the President-elect has promised to lower prices, claiming it was key to his election victory.
As part of the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to lower costs for American families, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced its final overdraft rule, capping overdraft fees charged by banks and credit unions to as low as $5. The final rule is expected to save $5 billion in annual overdraft fees, roughly $225
Last night, President-elect Trump nominated Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Ferguson currently serves as a FTC commissioner, where he has used his power to undermine the agency’s work protecting consumers.
Today, a federal judge blocked the proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, issuing a massive victory to American consumers. As government watchdog Accountable.US has documented over the last year, the proposed merger would have opened the door for further consolidation, reduced wages, and price gouging in the food industry.
Biden’s commemoration of Indian boarding school demonstrates the value of Antiquities Act, which has fallen under the crosshairs of Project 2025
Pittman's decision to block the CFPB’s credit card late fee rule could cost consumers billions per year
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