President Donald Trump has nominated Brian Johnson, a former CFPB official, to be the agency's next permanent director. - Johnson previously served at the CFPB during Trump's first term.
- The bureau has been largely inoperable since Trump returned to office. - Acting director Russell Vought has been criticized for stalling operations.
- The nomination is expected to face Senate scrutiny over consumer protections. If confirmed, Johnson will inherit an agency at the center of political debate over its role and authority.