Jul 02 Rep. Castro shares video of migrants held at border facility By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro said in an interview that he had no second thoughts about taking and sharing the images after officials had asked the lawmakers on a facility tour to leave their cellphones behind. Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump promises tanks and 'biggest ever fireworks' on July 4 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House and administration officials have tried to calm concerns about the president's plans by stressing that he plans to deliver a patriotic speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Continue reading
Jul 02 Investigation launched into secret Border Patrol Facebook group By A.C. Thompson, Dara Lind, ProPublica The investigation comes after a ProPublica report exposing the secret three-year-old Facebook group, which is called “I’m 10-15” and has some 9,500 members. Continue reading
Jul 02 Businesses urge Supreme Court to defend LGBTQ people from discrimination By David Crary, Associated Press The brief is being submitted to the Supreme Court this week ahead of oral arguments before the justices on Oct. 8 on three cases that may determine whether gays, lesbians and transgender people are protected from discrimination by existing federal… Continue reading
Jul 02 Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax resigns from law firm amid sexual assault allegations By Associated Press Republicans have called for hearings on the sexual allegations against Justin Fairfax next week. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: Sudan protesters killed in clash with security forces In our news wrap Monday, activists in Sudan say at least 11 people were killed in Sunday clashes with security forces. Hundreds of protesters returned to the streets to grieve the dead, some carrying bodies. Meanwhile, at least six people… Continue watching
Jul 01 Trump signs $4.6 billion migrant aid bill By Associated Press The bill bolsters care for tens of thousands of arrivals taken into custody monthly. Continue reading
Jul 01 Border Patrol agents' sexist Facebook posts 'inappropriate,' chief says By Associated Press Carla Provost said in a statement Monday that any employee who violated standards will be held accountable. ProPublica published a report on the closed Facebook group that comprises about 9,500 current and former employees. Continue reading
Jul 01 15-year-old Gauff beats Venus Williams at Wimbledon By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press Coco Gauff pulled off a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the first round over Venus Williams, who at 39 was the oldest woman in the field. Continue reading
Jul 01 Drowned migrant father and daughter buried in El Salvador By Marcos Aleman, Associated Press About 200 relatives and friends followed a hearse bearing the bodies of Óscar Martínez and his 23-month-old daughter Valeria inside La Bermeja municipal cemetery in southern San Salvador. Continue reading