Jun 26 WATCH: Border officials testify on migrant conditions at U.S-Mexico border By Laura Santhanam U.S. border and immigration officials are testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on June 26. The hearing comes a day after the head of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced his resignation amid criticism over the agency’s treatment… Continue reading
Jun 25 Drowning of father and daughter at border highlights migrants’ perils By Peter Orsi, Amy Guthrie, Associated Press (Warning: Contains graphic photo) In a searing photograph, Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his 23-month-old daughter lay face down in shallow water along the bank of the Rio Grande, his black shirt hiked up to his chest with the girl's… Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 16:57 50 years after Stonewall, why so many LGBTQ people are ‘still grieving’ By Courtney Norris During the era of 1969’s Stonewall Riots, police raids against LGBTQ establishments were common. But when Stonewall patrons fought back, the modern gay rights movement was launched. On Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Reverend Emma Chattin, activist… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 7:02 With new book on political divisiveness, former GOP official rings an ‘alarm bell’ Peter Wehner served in three Republican White Houses. Now, he's written a book about the current state of national political discourse. In “The Death of Politics,” Wehner analyzes the tone and rhetoric used by President Trump, and how it’s fraying… Continue watching
Jun 25 Federal judges send 2020 census lawsuit back to lower court By David McFadden, Associated Press The lawsuit that alleges a 2020 census question pushed by Trump officials, including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, violates minorities' rights. Continue reading
Jun 25 San Francisco becomes 1st major U.S. city to ban e-cigarettes By Associated Press Backers of the measure hope it will curb underage use of e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Iraq war veteran By Associated Press Former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia is the first living Iraq veteran to receive the Medal of Honor. Continue reading
Jun 25 House appears set to pass emergency funding bill for migrants By Alan Fram, Associated Press Lawmakers are seeking to pass a $4.5 billion emergency funding bill to address the humanitarian crisis involving the thousands of migrant families detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Jun 25 Acting U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner steps down By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection John Sanders is stepping down after the discovery of dozens of children in filthy conditions at one of the agency's stations in Texas. Continue reading
Jun 25 2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren launches election security plan By Elana Schor, Associated Press This is Warren's latest in a series of hefty policy proposals — which have become a trademark as she climbs in the Democratic 2020 presidential primary polls. Continue reading