Americas

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market

'This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,' US president says

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Washington will act if Europe does not take Greenland security seriously: JD Vance
09.01.2026

Washington will act if Europe does not take Greenland security seriously: JD Vance

US vice president warns 'hostile adversaries' have shown significant interest in region

2 US lawmakers urge federal judge to appoint independent overseer on Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
09.01.2026

2 US lawmakers urge federal judge to appoint independent overseer on Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files

Agency 'cannot be trusted with making mandatory disclosures' under Epstein Files Transparency Act, Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie tell judge

Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners under interim administration
09.01.2026

Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners under interim administration

National Assembly president confirms release of local, international prisoners, including activist Rocio San Miguel, Spanish nationals

US' Rubio discusses Venezuela 'transition of power' with Organization of American States head
09.01.2026

US' Rubio discusses Venezuela 'transition of power' with Organization of American States head

Rubio underscores ‘supporting stability throughout the hemisphere, including in Venezuela, in call with Albert Ramdin, says State Department

Protests spread in US after federal immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minnesota
09.01.2026

Protests spread in US after federal immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minnesota

Protests taking place, expected in Minneapolis, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington, DC, beyond