Lawsuit Filed Over NCUA Board Member Firings

Lawsuit Filed Over NCUA Board Member Firings

Former NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka have filed a lawsuit in response to their early dismissals from the agency by President Trump on April 15th, arguing the move violates the Federal Credit Union Act and is an overreach of executive power, Emily Claus reports.

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NCUA Argues One Board Member Constitutes a Quorum

NCUA Argues One Board Member Constitutes a Quorum

The NCUA has released its first official statement since the firings of board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper, stating its belief that remaining board member Kyle Hauptman constitutes as a quorum and is able to perform all board functions on his own, Emily Claus reports.

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What Trump’s Removal of NCUA Board Members Means and Actions Now Needed

What Trump’s Removal of NCUA Board Members Means and Actions Now Needed

Chip Filson speaks out against the recent firings of NCUA board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper, and calls for credit unions to begin taking action to protect the industry and the NCUA’s status as an independent regulator.

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Trump Fires Democrat NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka

Trump Fires Democrat NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka

Late Tuesday evening, President Trump fired two of the three NCUA board members—Democrats Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka—years before their terms were set to expire, leaving Board Chair, Republican Kyle Hauptman, the sole remaining board member. Emily Claus reports.

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The Next NCUA Chair: Someone Who Cares About Us

The Next NCUA Chair: Someone Who Cares About Us

With a new President incoming and NCUA Chair Todd Harper’s term ending in August 2025, Chip Filson is asking who credit unions would like to see appointed to the role, and what attributes that person will have.

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Senate Confirms Otsuka to Serve on NCUA Board

Senate Confirms Otsuka to Serve on NCUA Board

The Senate voted to confirm Tanya Otsuka to serve on the NCUA board Wednesday. Otsuka currently serves as senior counsel for the Senate Banking Committee and was nominated by President Joe Biden in September.

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NCUA Board Finalizes 2024-2025 and Central Liquidity Facility Budgets

NCUA Board Finalizes 2024-2025 and Central Liquidity Facility Budgets

Following its October budget proposal and subsequent commenting period, the NCUA Board has approved the 2024-2025 and Central Liquidity Budgets, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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No Successor Named as Hood’s Term Comes to a Close

No Successor Named as Hood’s Term Comes to a Close

As NCUA board member Rodney Hood’s term comes to a close, he has announced he has no intention of leaving until a new board member is nominated and confirmed, a process which could take months, reports Emily Claus.

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NCUA Establishes Asset Management and Assistance Center as Independent Office

NCUA Establishes Asset Management and Assistance Center as Independent Office

On December 1st, 2022, the NCUA voted to re-establish the Asset Management and Assistance Center as an independent entity. Emily Claus reports on the reasons and logistics behind the change.

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NCUA Reg Agenda: Bank Purchases, Overdrafts

NCUA Reg Agenda: Bank Purchases, Overdrafts

During the next six months the National Credit Union Administration board may issue final rules governing overdrafts and the purchase of a bank by a credit union, the agency said in its Fall regulatory agenda.

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