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  1. The Federal Housing Finance Agency began its regulatory oversight of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure the safety of the housing industry.
  2. FHFA Director Bill Pulte chairs the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac boards and is the policy lever for the potential 2026 partial IPO of the GSEs.
  3. Amid political pressure, Bill Pulte faces criticism regarding his professional background and leadership while leading the FHA and GSE boards.
  4. Bipartisan resistance in the Senate is confirming appointments while the President pushes Bill Pulte to reduce the office size, amidst historical criticism from Trump regarding office size during Obama's and Biden's terms.

Trump wants Bill Pulte to cut the intelligence office, while Democrats express distrust regarding a surveillance program.

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Trump wants Bill Pulte to cut the intelligence office, while Democrats express distrust regarding a surveillance program.

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  1. Pulte faces fraud allegations while nominated by Trump; Rubio warns of intelligence gaps.1 source
  2. Trump pressures Pulte to cut intelligence office; Democrats raise surveillance concerns.1 source

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