Natalie Bettendorf
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Natalie Bettendorf
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The Lever @levernews.com · 28d
“Every basis point counts.” — CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on how Rocket’s real-estate arm allegedly steered buyers to its own mortgage lender.

Produced by @natalierbett.bsky.social for Lever Time
🏠 Full episode → link in bio

#RohitChopra #HousingMarket #InvestigativeJournalism
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Natalie Bettendorf @natalierbett.bsky.social · 29d
Over at @levernews.com, we investigated how one-stop real estate shops like Zillow and Redfin may actually be hurting homebuyers – and the U.S. economy.

For today's Lever Time episode, I spoke with @helenwsantoro.bsky.social about what her reporting uncovered: www.levernews.com/the-zillow-a...
The Zillow And Redfin Convenience Trap
Buying a home has never been easier — so what’s the catch?
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Natalie Bettendorf @natalierbett.bsky.social · Jul 28
What happened to that AI provision from the One Big Beautiful Bill? It may still be alive.

I produced this deep dive into what is happening with AI regulation in this country and where it seems to be headed:
levernews.com The Lever @levernews.com · Jul 28
🚨LEVER TIME: Technologists at AI giants just warned they may soon lose control of AI that could become self-aware & hide its goals from humans. The Nobel-winning godfather of AI warns it could lead to human extinction.

Trump's response: He's helping his tech donors try to block all AI safety rules.
How AI Is Taking Over Your Government
Trump’s new AI Action Plan aims to create a lawless future for artificial intelligence companies.
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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · Apr 22
🔥NEW MINISERIES: Listen to the first episode of The Lever’s audio series exposing how the anti-tax movement took over America & is on the verge of its big goal: Trump’s $5 trillion tax cut for the rich.

Share/repost to let others know about the series.

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TAX REVOLT, Part One: The Man Who Started The War On Taxes
The leader of California’s tax revolt launched a populist revolution to limit his state’s property taxes. The movement evolved beyond his wildest dreams.
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The Lever @levernews.com · Feb 28
People say they care about climate change. Why won’t they talk about it?
The Planet is Heating Up Whether You Care or Not
People say they care about climate change. Why won’t they talk about it?
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