Plaintiffs in Collins v. Yellen promptly informed the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals of the former president’s recent letter to Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, possibly forestalling a decision by the court.

The former president claims he wanted to fire former FHFA Director Mel Watt and let Fannie and Freddie out of conservatorship.

Even though the Supreme Court issued its decision in the Collins case two months ago, lawyers for both the shareholders and the government prepare to make many of the same arguments again before the Fifth Circuit.

The signature averts a shutdown of the federal government and paves the way for stimulus payments while Trump pressures Congress to send even bigger checks.

Wells Fargo Securities analysts said if there is going to be a hike in g-fees, it’s likely to be instigated by FHFA Director Mark Calabria.

Just like previous budgets proposed by President Trump, the 2021 version stands little chance of getting passed by Congress. But it does provide a win-dow into the administration’s priorities.