Politics Apr 30 Trump proposes charging asylum seekers a fee to apply In a presidential memorandum signed Monday, President Donald Trump directed his attorney general and acting homeland security secretary to take additional measures to overhaul the asylum system. It is unclear how many families fleeing poverty would be able to afford…
Nation Apr 26 WATCH: Trump addresses a divided National Rifle Association The president will speak at the annual NRA convention as the group grapples with infighting, bleeds money and faces a series of investigations into its operating practices.
Politics Apr 18 WATCH: ‘No collusion, no obstruction,’ Trump declares at Wounded Warrior event The 448-page Mueller report includes an account of how President Donald Trump attempted to seize control of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and force out Robert Mueller from leading the inquiry. But that didn't stop…
Politics Apr 10 Trump says only one person is in charge of immigration: Him Asked by reporters whether he had considered tapping his influential aide, Stephen Miller, to lead the Department of Homeland Security given Miller's focus on the issue, President Donald Trump was ready with praise — but not a promotion.
Politics Apr 09 Trump claims more migrants are coming without family separation practice But President Donald Trump says he's not looking to reinstate the much-criticized practice of separating migrant families at the border with Mexico.
Politics Apr 09 Inside 12 days of turmoil that shook Homeland Security A turbulent 12-day stretch led to the eventual resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.
Politics Apr 08 AP sources: Secret Service director to leave Trump administration According to two administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the departure of U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles stems from a personality conflict within the agency.
Politics Apr 06 Trump struggles with a growing problem on the border Trump, who campaigned on a promise to secure the border, has thrown virtually every option his aides have been able to think of at the problem, to little avail.
Politics Apr 05 Trump sidelines ICE nominee for a ‘tougher direction’ on immigration Longtime border official Ron Vitiello appeared to be cruising toward confirmation to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But on Friday, President Trump confirmed he had pulled the nomination, even as he called Vitiello a "good man."…
Politics Apr 05 Trump drops border shutdown threat and proposes auto tariffs Abandoning his threat to immediately seal the southern border, President Donald Trump warned instead that he'd slap tariffs on cars coming to the U.S. from Mexico unless the Mexicans do more to stop the flow of migrants and drugs to…