House probe targets World Liberty Financial's $500M UAE stake, deadline March 1, 2026

U.S. lawmakers opened a House inquiry into World Liberty Financial after a Wall Street Journal report on a $500M UAE-linked bid for a 49% stake. On Feb 5, 2026, Rep. Ro Khanna said he sent a letter seeking ownership records, payment flows and internal communications, with responses due by March 1, 2026. Donald Trump told reporters he was unaware of the deal.