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Podcast: What Next | Daily News and Analysis
Episode: The Man Behind Trump’s Firing of Lisa Cook
Description: Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte has led investigations into Senator Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Leititia James, and the Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook for mortgage fraud.Â
With a background a lot like Trump’s—and a little like Mr. Beast’s—who is Pulte? And what kind of damage could a vengeful FHFA director do?
Guest:Â Rachel Siegel, reporter covering the economics of real estate and housing for the Washington Post.
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