President Trump and other critics of the agency say it needs to be shut down. Supporters of the agency point to its record of protecting consumers.

Time will tell what Trump has in store for the CFPB. For now, consumers can still access the bureau’s many educational resources and file a complaint if they’d like, but given the acting director’s recent order, don’t expect a response any time soon.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been kneecapped in the latest attack on a government institution by the Trump administration. The federal agency has helped curtail burdensome bank overdraft fees,