Group 1 - The U.S. government is considering a public offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sooner than expected, as suggested by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick [1][2] - The potential public offering aims to showcase the value of these government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) owned by American taxpayers [2][3] - The Trump administration is committed to keeping home mortgage prices low and aims to avoid any actions that would increase the spread [3][4] Group 2 - Lutnick hinted at a potential deal for the companies to go public, which could be the largest IPO in history, with a timeline suggesting it could happen this year [4] - The Trump administration is considering selling a portion of its stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, marking a return to the private sector after over 15 years of government conservatorship [5] - President Trump has suggested the possibility of merging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and trading them under the name "MAGA," with urgency for definitive steps if the launch is intended for November [6]