Coverage dated September 1, 2025

Trump weighs declaring national housing emergency, Bessent says

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WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency this fall as the White House looks to highlight key issues for midterm campaign vot

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Newsweek
Trump may declare national housing emergency—but what is it? (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 1, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The move would allow the White House to show it is addressing the affordability struggles faced by millions of Americans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Reason
The Trump Administration's fake housing emergency (opens Reason)
Published Sep 1, 2025
Reason's feed description
The results of America's overly burdensome housing regulations aren't great. But they're not an "emergency."
Townhall
Trump Admin Weighs Declaring National Housing Emergency (opens Townhall)
Published Sep 1, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Trump administration considers national housing emergency to tackle rising prices.
FOX Business
Trump admin weighs national housing emergency, Treasury's Bessent says (opens FOX Business)
Published Sep 1, 2025
FOX Business's feed description
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency this fall to address the housing crisis in the U.S.
The Columbian
Trump weighs declaring national housing emergency, Bessent says (opens The Columbian)
Published Sep 1, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency this fall as the White House looks to highlight key issues for midterm campaign vot