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Trump Pushes Financial Regulators for a Housing Fix

Also, SEC's enforcement chief abruptly exits; OCC supports banks in interchange appeal; new job moves

Mar 16, 2026
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Republicans’ election-year pitch on affordability partly hinges on the claim that Donald Trump is making it easier for Americans to buy homes. But with the housing bill facing uncertain prospects on Capitol Hill, the president is suddenly turning to financial regulators for tangible results. And his demands are not trivial: A detailed executive order la…

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