Expose the Heist: Private Equity-Owned Life Insurance Companies and FEMA Under Trump

[Center for Economic and Policy Research]

PE-owned life insurance companies will see their investments in private credit funds crushed, marked down substantially or even wiped out.

August 11, 2026 The federal government is in a precarious state, with entire agencies and major social safety net programs under threat. This series will examine the latest policy debates, power grabs, and executive decrees — and the effects these moves will have on people everywhere. #1 When the AI Bubble Bursts, Who Will Be Left Holding the Bag? A new paper making a stir in the financial press spells out the dangers to which private equity-owned life insurance companies are exposed by private credit funds with large portfolios of loans to software and AI companies. It’s a complicated story that could have enormous consequences. | Eileen Appelbaum Read More #2 Leadership Changes and Staffing Cuts Define Recent FEMA Shifts President Trump’s second term has been highly chaotic – especially when it comes to disaster management. And it remains difficult to keep up with what’s happening. With that in mind, the following is a roundup of recent news regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). | Matt Sedlar Read More Support CEPR The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is an independent, nonpartisan think tank that was established to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives. CEPR was co-founded by economists Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot in 1999. CEPR's Advisory Board Includes Nobel Laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz; Janet Gornick, Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center and Director of the Luxembourg Income Study; and Richard Freeman, Professor of Economics at Harvard University. If this email was forwarded to you, subscribe to CEPR's email lists here. 1611 Connecticut Ave. NW | Ste. 400 | Washington DC Ph: (202) 293-5380 | in...@cepr.net If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please https://actionnetwork.org/email_unsubscribe/center-for-economic-and-policy-research?email=policyp...@gmail.com&email_id=email_3356307&list_type=group.

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