US Housing Watchdog Warns Cuts Threaten Work

The US Federal Housing Finance Agency internal watchdog warned that a severe budget reduction will force massive staff cuts and halt misconduct investigations. Lawmakers criticized the move by the agency director.

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FILE PHOTO: A reporter films with her phone as U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

The United States Federal Housing Finance Agency slashed its internal watchdog budget by 64% on Wednesday, forcing staff cuts of 70% to 80%. The reduction leaves the agency unable to police mortgage fraud.

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