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Warren Accuses FHFA Chief of Shutting Inspector General

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 3:35 AM UTC · How we work

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FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced cuts that would shrink the agency’s inspector general office.
Agency staff told the House Financial Services Committee the cuts would force the inspector general’s operations to wind down.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) accused Pulte of unlawfully shutting down the inspector general’s investigations.
In November, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration removed inspector general Joe Allen after Democrats sought a probe of Pulte’s politicization.

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FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced cuts that would shrink the agency’s inspector general office.
Agency staff told the House Financial Services Committee the cuts would force the inspector general’s operations to wind down.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) accused Pulte of unlawfully shutting down the inspector general’s investigations.
In November, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration removed inspector general Joe Allen after Democrats sought a probe of Pulte’s politicization.