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Nation Aug 23
Today’s immigration debate rooted in ‘Reagan amnesty,’ experts sayWhatever specific policies are being fought over now, immigration experts say the problem took root at least 30 years ago, when President Ronald Reagan signed a 1986 immigration law that has become known as the "Reagan Amnesty" and allowed roughly…
Nation Aug 11
U.S. government won’t reclassify marijuana, but allows more researchWASHINGTON — The Obama administration will keep marijuana on the list of the most dangerous drugs, despite growing popular support for legalization, but will allow more research into its possible medical benefits, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced Thursday.
Politics Jun 13
Fact-checking Trump and Clinton on combatting terrorism in the U.S.Donald Trump's speech Monday painted a picture of a nation overrun by terrorists and with cowed leaders doing little to keep them out. The reality is far more complex. Clinton, too, spoke about how to fight the terrorist issue, but…
Politics May 24
Despite the TSA shake-up, long airport security lines likely to continueWASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration has ousted its head of security operations, but long checkpoint lines already pervading the busy summer travel season are likely to continue.
Politics May 23
Head of TSA security operations removed from positionWASHINGTON — A House committee said Monday that the head of security operations at the Transportation Security Administration has been replaced.
Nation Mar 18
Homeland Security using unpopular raids to curb border crossingsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is openly stepping up efforts to find and deport immigrants who were part of the 2014 surge of illegal crossings by unaccompanied children and families.
Nation Jan 22
How do the new U.S. visa rules work?The Obama administration is tightening travel restrictions on Europeans and others who have visited Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan in the last five years.
World Jan 21
Updated: U.S. announces plan for new visa rules for some EuropeansWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is easing new visa requirements for certain European travelers who have visited Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan in the last five years, a move certain to anger some in Congress who pushed for new travel…
Nation Dec 15
U.S. looks to add social media accounts as part of vetting process for visa applicantsWASHINGTON — Lawmakers are working on legislation to ensure a person’s online presence is reviewed as part of the vetting process for a visa to enter the United States. The goal is to close security gaps that didn’t pick up…
Nation Dec 08
U.S. reviewing fiancé visa program after San Bernardino shootingWASHINGTON — Tashfeen Malik, the wife accused in the California shootings, was one of just 519 Pakistanis allowed into the country last year specifically to marry a U.S. citizen.