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She also grilled the administration's lawyers, saying Bondi's letter sure looks like a quid pro quo.
And she said a lot of what federal agents are doing, like pulling people over randomly to check papers, just does not appear to have anything to do with immigration enforcement.
Trump announced the plan in a Truth Social post, saying inflation has put the American dream of homeownership out of reach for many.
He said he'd asked Congress to codify a ban, though such proposals in the past have failed to gain steam.
In recent years, there's been a surge of corporate landlords buying homes to rent out, and it's sparked tension in a lot of cities.
Officials say corporate owners are more likely to hike rents, evict tenants, and let houses fall into disrepair.
They also outbid potential buyers with all-cash offers.
Overall, though, housing experts say large investors own only a sliver of the market, and the bigger problem driving up home prices is a lack of supply.
Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington.
Trump announced the plan in a Truth Social post, saying inflation has put the American dream of homeownership out of reach for many.
He said he'd ask Congress to codify a ban, though such proposals in the past have failed to gain steam.
In recent years, there's been a surge of corporate landlords buying homes to rent out, and it sparked tension in a lot of cities.
Officials say corporate owners are more likely to hike rents, evict tenants, and let houses fall into disrepair.
They also outbid potential buyers with all-cash offers.
Overall, though, housing experts say large investors own only a sliver of the market, and the bigger problem driving up home prices is a lack of supply.
Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington.
The federal minimum wage has been stuck since 2009 at just $7.25 an hour.
In addition to the state hikes this year, dozens more localities are also raising their minimum wage.
It's a growing trend, according to the National Employment Law Project, as prices outpace paychecks for millions of workers.
Supporters say raising the minimum wage reduces hunger and poverty, while critics note it can also lead to job cuts.