Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech

President Trump said in a speech in Davos, Switzerland, that he will promote homeownership in the U.S. by pushing for lower mortgage rates, restricting institutional investors from hoarding residential real estate and capping credit card costs. Speaking at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, Mr. Trump described homeownership as “a symbol of health and vigor,”

Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating

Washington — The Justice Department on Wednesday ordered federal prosecutors to stop pursuing criminal charges and drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit “defeat devices” that are used to tamper with air pollution control systems in diesel-powered vehicles, according to a memo seen by CBS News. The edict, issued by Deputy Attorney General

House Oversight Committee recommends holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe

Washington — The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday recommended holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt after the pair refused to appear before the Republican-led panel, which is investigating the Justice Department’s handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.  “The committee does not take this action lightly,” Republican

ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine

Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration’s widening mass deportation campaign, Department of Homeland Security officials said Wednesday. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Maine started Tuesday, DHS officials said, noting that deportation officers had detained individuals from Angola, Ethiopia, Guatemala and

In Davos, President Trump Outlines Bold Vision for American Prosperity, Transatlantic Strength

President Donald J. Trump commanded the stage this morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, delivering a bold address that reaffirmed America’s leadership on the global stage and charted a decisive path forward for Western nations. Highlighting the imperatives of national sovereignty, cultural preservation, and proactive security, President Trump articulated a robust strategy