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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it's hit a major roadblock in becoming law: President Donald Trump.

Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threatens production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threatens production and shipping

CHICAGO (AP) -- Oil prices eclipsed $115 per barrel on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East.

Crude oil prices surpass US$100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass US$100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

CHICAGO (AP) -- Oil prices have eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East.

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

CHICAGO (AP) -- Oil prices have eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East.

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

President Donald Trump 's plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.

Fed governor Cook asks appeals court to reject White House's bid to remove her from Fed board

Fed governor Cook asks appeals court to reject White House's bid to remove her from Fed board

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is asking a U.S. appeals court to reject the Trump administration's latest bid to remove her from her post ahead of the central bank's next vote on interest rates.