But tens of thousands of layoffs, high bankruptcy rates, and the soaring wealth of dozens of private equity billionaires has created bipartisan momentum for more oversight, even before the current interest rate crisis. And Donald Trump’s push to allow everyday Americans to invest in the sector through their retirement plans has raised new concerns.
Congress’s June housing bill curbs private equity investments in single-family homes. November’s midterm elections, which are widely expected to deliver one or both houses of Congress to Democrats, could see a sea change for the industry in Washington, while several states are pursuing their own regulation...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/04/private-equity-boom-hospital-job-layoff
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