Swalwell drops lawsuit against FHFA director over using private information to attack opponents as California governor bid heats up

Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped his lawsuit alleging the FHFA and Pulte used private information to retaliate against critics of President Trump and leaked details about Swalwell's family home. The voluntary dismissal resolves a political/legal dispute with no disclosed monetary damages and minimal direct market or sector impact, though it could prompt reputational or regulatory scrutiny.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped his lawsuit alleging the FHFA and Pulte used private information to retaliate against critics of President Trump and leaked details about Swalwell's family home. The voluntary dismissal resolves a political/legal dispute with no disclosed monetary damages and minimal direct market or sector impact, though it could prompt reputational or regulatory scrutiny.