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Pulte Accused of Targeting Trump Critics; Faces Senate Testimony Push

Rep. Swalwell accused FHFA chief Pulte of abusing power to target Trump's critics, and Senate Democrats pushed for his testimony. A related Supreme Court case could expand Trump's power to fire federal officials.

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US Supreme Court appears poised to expand Trump's power to fire federal officials

The US Supreme Court appears poised to expand President Trump's power to fire federal officials, according to the case of Trump v Slaughter, heard on Monday. The case could have significant implications for the independence of certain…

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US Supreme Court appears poised to expand Trump's power to fire federal officials

The US Supreme Court appears poised to expand President Trump's power to fire federal officials, according to the case of Trump v Slaughter, heard on Monday. The case could have significant implications for the…

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Senate Democrats Want Housing Chief Pulte to Testify Soon

The article discusses the efforts of Senate Democrats to call upon the Trump administration's top housing regulator, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to testify before Congress. The Democrats are…

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Swalwell Claims Pulte Abused Power to Target Trump Critics

Representative Eric Swalwell has filed a lawsuit alleging that Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, abused his power to retaliate against one of President Trump's political critics. Swalwell,…

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The US Supreme Court appears poised to expand President Trump's power to fire federal officials, according to the case of Trump v Slaughter, heard on Monday. The case could have significant implications for the independence of certain…

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The article discusses the efforts of Senate Democrats to call upon the Trump administration's top housing regulator, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to testify before Congress. The Democrats are urging their…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergNov 25, 2025

Representative Eric Swalwell has filed a lawsuit alleging that Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, abused his power to retaliate against one of President Trump's political critics. Swalwell, a California…

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