Trump Picks Brian Johnson To Lead Consumer Watchdog

Trump taps Capital One’s Brian Johnson to run the federal consumer finance watchdog, signaling a leadership change at a powerful agency that touches banks, borrowers, and regulators. The pick will draw scrutiny from anyone who wants a bigger bureaucracy, but it also reflects Trump’s instinct to put private-sector experience into government posts. Expect the usual Beltway alarmism from the regulatory crowd. Read more about this...