On December 30, 2025, a federal district court ruled against the Trump Administration's latest attempt to abdicate funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The Trump Administration argued the CFPB had no lawful funding due to Federal Reserve earnings shortages. The court rejected this claim, citing statutory text, congressional intent, and consistent interpretations by the CFPB and Fed. The court emphasized that withholding funding would shut down the CFPB, violating a preliminary injunction and harming regulatory functions. The CFPB, established by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, has secured $21 billion in consumer relief since inception. The Administration's actions contradict its stated commitment to 'Main Street' stakeholders. The ruling ensures the CFPB can continue its mission of protecting consumers from predatory financial practices.