No Quick Exit: Fannie-Freddie Overseer Says It's Congress' Job to Release Mortgage Giants

Also, Republicans pile on criticism of SEC's crypto accounting guidance

If there was any doubt, FHFA Director Sandra Thompson made it pretty clear that releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac isn’t a priority for her – or the Biden administration. During an appearance before Congress today, Republicans repeatedly tried to goad Thompson into laying out a vision for the mortgage giants, which have been under federal control sinc…