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Federal Housing Chief Accuses AG James of Insurance Fraud

3/26/2026

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On March 25, 2026, Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, issued two criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James alleging homeowners insurance fraud.
The referrals target applications submitted to Allstate and Universal Property Insurance.
James's attorney Abbe Lowell criticized the administration for a "revenge campaign" instead of addressing economic issues, reflecting tensions between Trump's administration and James.

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On March 25, 2026, Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, issued two criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James alleging homeowners insurance fraud.
The referrals target applications submitted to Allstate and Universal Property Insurance.
James's attorney Abbe Lowell criticized the administration for a "revenge campaign" instead of addressing economic issues, reflecting tensions between Trump's administration and James.