On June 2, reports indicated that the CFPB has appointed Mark Paoletta as Deputy Director, positioning him to succeed Acting Director Russel Vought when Vought’s temporary “acting” appointment ends later this year. The reported change comes ahead of August 1, 2026, when Vought can no longer serve as Acting Director under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Paoletta currently serves as the CFPB’s Chief Legal Officer and reportedly will retain that role.