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Bill Pulte assumes role of US acting director of national intelligence

Head of Federal Housing Finance Agency who investigated Trump’s enemies takes over top intelligence role

The Guardian - US

Who is Bill Pulte? Trump names FHFA Director as acting Intelligence Chief in major leadership shift

Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump in a major administrative reshuffle. Known for overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Pulte has primarily worked in housing finance and business sectors. His unexpected move into intelligence…

The Economic Times

Trump considering shake-up to housing market by offering 50-year mortgages and not just 30-year terms

Last month, 93 percent of Americans said they believe housing costs are too high

The Independent UK

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Scott Bessent Reportedly Threatened Housing Finance Chief Bill Pulte In A 'Bonkers' And 'Unhinged' Confrontation: 'I'm Gonna Punch You'

A private dinner at Washington's ultra-exclusive Executive Branch club turned chaotic Wednesday night after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly went into a profanity-laced tirade at the Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent prods White House rival to settle things ‘outside’ for talking to Trump about him: report

Treasury secretary reportedly wanted to brawl and said, ‘I’m going to f***ing beat your a**’

The Independent UK

Trump escalates rhetoric against Jerome Powell, saying he should 'resign immediately'

Social media declaration comes after Federal Housing Finance Agency head accuses Fed chief of lying to lawmakers.

Fortune

Trump Says Jerome Powell Should 'Resign Immediately' After FHFA Director Alleges Fed Chair Lied About $2.5 Billion Renovation Plan

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This call comes in the wake of accusations from the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, alleging that Powell provided misleading testimony.

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Fannie And Freddie Directed To Consider Crypto Mortgages By US Housing Regulator, But Michael Saylor Thinks It's Only Bitcoin That Has 'Entered The American Dream'

In a landmark decision, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte announced plans to consider cryptocurrency as a mortgage asset on Wednesday, aligning with President Donald Trump’s vision of making the U.S. a global crypto hub.

Benzinga

Michael Saylor Offers BTC Credit Model As Bill Pulte Pushes Crypto For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Could Bitcoin Soon Count Toward Mortgage Qualification?

The U.S. housing finance landscape may be on the brink of a huge shift as Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, appointed in March 2025 under President Donald Trump, announced plans to study cryptocurrency holdings, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), for mortgage qualifications.

Benzinga

White House directs FTC, CFPB to probe housing rental market practices

Landlords will face greater federal scrutiny from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission and other agencies amid rapidly rising rents under a plan that President Joe Biden released Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

White House directs FTC, CFPB to probe housing rental market practices - Roll Call

The White House has directed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission to examine the housing rental market.

Roll Call

Jumbo loans explained

Jumbo loans are used for purchases that exceed conforming loan limits, but they can be harder to qualify for.

Fortune

Housing Prices Jumped Just 0.1% Last Month, But It Could Be A Sign For The Next Big Price Hike: Here's Why

U.S. house prices rose 17.7% from the second quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (FHFA).

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