OMB head Russell Vought takes over as CFPB as acting head, DOGE team deletes X account

Russell Vought took over as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday night. This development came a day after he was confirmed by the US Senate to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). A person familiar with the matter told CNN that officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been granted administrative access to CFPB systems, including the content management system, back-end systems for the bureau’s website, and the active directory of personnel.

Elon Musk tweeted “CFPB RIP” with a tombstone emoji on Friday afternoon. The DOGE team took control of the CFPB’s X account and deleted it on Friday night. The CFPB’s homepage now displays a “404 page not found” message, although other parts of the website appear to be functioning. A source inside the CFPB described the mood as one of dismay and anger. Neither the White House nor the CFPB have responded to CNN’s requests for comment.

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