Did this mom of 3 murder her husband to support her real estate habit? A Kouri Richins FAQ

As real estate pro Kouri Richins goes on trial for the murder of her husband, learn more about the wheeling and dealing that may lie behind the motive. Continue reading

DoJ whiffs in third attempt to indict Trump nemesis Letitia James

Since the original charges against James were thrown out in November, the DoJ has reportedly tried and failed to obtain indictments from two different federal grand juries. Continue reading

Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Pulte, FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

One of four Democrats subjected to criminal referrals by Pulte, Swalwell claims FHFA director “exercises unchecked control” over the mortgage giants and has abused his position by scouring their databases to concoct unfounded accusations of mortgage fr… Continue reading

Realtor who tipped Pulte to Schiff loans now a witness [EXCLUSIVE]

Christine Bish, a Realtor in California’s Sacramento Valley, sent a trove of documents to FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Now the DoJ, FBI and FHFA want to know who else she’s talked to. Continue reading

Letitia James mortgage fraud case thrown out, but can be refiled

The prosecutor who filed charges against James and former FBI Director James Comey was unlawfully appointed, a judge ruled. Continue reading

‘I’d love to fire his ass,’ Trump says of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The president jokingly told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that his job is also on the line if interest rates don’t come down, as poll shows inflation will be a key issue in 2026 midterm elections. Continue reading

Pulte’s role in mortgage fraud indictment under scrutiny

Attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James say FHFA Director Bill Pulte and three other Trump administration officials engaged in “outrageous conduct” to obtain baseless indictment against her. Continue reading

Fallout over Fed policymakers’ investments reshaping the board

The resignation of Biden appointee Adriana Kugler and pending retirement of Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic renews speculation that Trump will seek to undermine Fed independence. Continue reading

Pulte refers a 4th Democrat, Rep. Eric Swalwell, for mortage fraud

Swalwell warns Pulte “and any other lawless official who is carrying out these political prosecutions” that they will have to answer for their actions after the midterm elections. Continue reading

ALTA takes aim at seller impersonation fraud: What to know

As seller impersonation scams surge, the American Land Title Association is launching new protections, writes new contributor and current ALTA president Richard H. Welshons. Continue reading