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U.S. Treasury Moves Forward with Fannie Mae Stock Offering

12/5/2025

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John Paulson and Bill Ackman, along with the U.S. Treasury, are pursuing a potential stock offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The offering is intended to reduce government ownership and generate revenue for the government.
Howard Lutnick (Commerce Secretary) said in a CNBC interview on Wednesday that the administration is making substantial progress toward finalizing the deal.

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Story summary

John Paulson and Bill Ackman, along with the U.S. Treasury, are pursuing a potential stock offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The offering is intended to reduce government ownership and generate revenue for the government.
Howard Lutnick (Commerce Secretary) said in a CNBC interview on Wednesday that the administration is making substantial progress toward finalizing the deal.