The US Government Is Now a Shareholder in 26 Companies

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Author: measurablefunc

Date: 7/2/2026

Article Summary:
The US government has taken equity stakes in 26 companies across nine sectors, with $181 billion left to deploy, marking a shift from grant-making to shareholder ownership.