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GAO Investigates FHFA Director Amid Misuse Concerns

12/7/2025

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GAO has opened an investigation into Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte after Senate Democrats raised concerns about authority misuse.
Pulte has referred several of President Donald Trump's critics for criminal investigations related to mortgage fraud.
The GAO will assess the scope and methodology of the probe, which may take months.
Senate Democrats have asked for details on changes to FHFA's mortgage-fraud procedures and the basis for Pulte's claims.

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GAO has opened an investigation into Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte after Senate Democrats raised concerns about authority misuse.
Pulte has referred several of President Donald Trump's critics for criminal investigations related to mortgage fraud.
The GAO will assess the scope and methodology of the probe, which may take months.
Senate Democrats have asked for details on changes to FHFA's mortgage-fraud procedures and the basis for Pulte's claims.