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Politics Nov 02
AP fact check: President Trump’s rhetoric and the truth about migrant caravansIn a speech Thursday, President Donald Trump suggested without evidence that the migrant caravans are full of hardened criminals; in fact, they are mostly poor people with few belongings who are fleeing gang violence.
Politics Nov 01
WATCH: Trump announces plans to sign immigration order, raising legal questionsPresident Donald Trump said Thursday he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum — two legally dubious proposals…
Politics Oct 31
Trump stokes pre-election fear of immigrants to drive votersWith his eyes squarely on next Tuesday's elections, President Donald Trump is rushing out hardline immigration declarations, promises and actions as he tries to mobilize supporters to retain Republican control of Congress. His own campaign in 2016 concentrated on border…
Politics Oct 29
WATCH: Pentagon says 5,200 troops will be sent to U.S. borderThe Pentagon said Monday it is sending 5,200 troops to the Southwest border in an extraordinary military operation ordered up just a week before midterm elections in which President Donald Trump has put a sharp focus on Central American migrants…
Nation Oct 28
Pipe bomb suspect was spinning records as FBI closed inIn the hours before his arrest, as federal authorities zeroed in and secretly accumulated evidence, Cesar Sayoc was in his element: spinning classic and Top 40 hits in a nightclub where he’d found work as a DJ.
Nation Oct 26
More suspicious packages found intended for Booker, ClapperThe discoveries brought to 12 the total number of devices addressed in recent days to Democratic figures including former President Barack Obama, former Vice President Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.
Nation Oct 26
Investigators search for person who sent mail bombs, motiveInvestigators are homing in on a postal facility in Opa-locka, Florida, where they believe some of the packages originated, an official said.
Politics Sep 28
Protesters confronted Sen. Flake on his Kavanaugh vote. Hours later, he asked for a delayMoments after pivotal Sen. Jeff Flake announced his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the Arizona Republican was confronted with the consequences.
Nation Sep 22
DHS secretary: FEMA chief misused cars, but won’t lose jobThe head of the federal disaster response agency used government vehicles without proper authorization, but will not lose his job over it, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Friday.
Politics Sep 13
FEMA head denies intentionally misusing federal vehicles after report of watchdog probeBrock Long said the inspector general was looking into vehicle usage, but he didn't confirm that the review concerned his use of an official vehicle. Politico reported Long was under investigation for possibly misusing government resources and personnel on weekend…
