Now, with President Trump’s support, they have intensified their efforts to curb its power. Mr. Trump’s decision to name his own temporary director was a “typical, routine move,” said one official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. If the White House’s plan proceeds, Mr. Mulvaney would run the agency until a permanent successor is confirmed by Congress. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, who proposed the consumer bureau and helped set it up, said Mr. Trump’s move was legally impermissible. Mr. Trump’s decision to appoint Mr. Mulvaney is “unprecedented,” Mr. Frank told CNN.

Source: New York Times November 25, 2017 17:27 UTC