Jan 22 Migrants can now be arrested at churches and schools after Trump administration throws out policies By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The move announced Tuesday reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two key federal immigration agencies — Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection — from carrying out immigration enforcement in sensitive locations. Continue reading
Jan 22 Justice Department directs prosecutors to investigate state and local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 5:23 The potential impacts of Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins As part of his blitz of executive orders, President Trump delivered on a promise to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. The Trump White House accuses the WHO of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and bias toward China. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch A look at the history of U.S. immigration policies that led to today's complex system By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre President Trump has signed several executive orders making sweeping changes to the immigration system. Immigration was one of voters’ top issues in the election, with many supporting Trump’s message that the current system is broken. But how did we get… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 3:02 Remembering the victims of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris It's been two weeks since the wildfires began ravaging parts of Southern California. Firefighters are making progress, but the biggest fires are not yet fully contained. At least 27 people have lost their lives and officials say the full death… Continue watching
Jan 21 New wildfires flare in Southern California as dangerous winds return By Christopher Weber, Associated Press The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” across Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties due to low humidity and powerful Santa Ana winds. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: 'Have mercy' on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants, Episcopal bishop asks Trump By Associated Press The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, ended her sermon with a direct appeal to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 21 Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, at least five trillionaires expected in next decade, anti-poverty group says By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The anti-poverty group Oxfam International's latest report on global inequality is calling for caps on CEO pay, better salaries for workers, and echoes former President Joe Biden's call for higher taxes on the wealthiest to get them to pay their… Continue reading
Jan 21 Rare winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet and ice to Texas and northern Gulf Coast By Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Continue reading
Jan 20 U.S. border patrol agent has been shot and killed in Vermont south of border, authorities say By Associated Press In a statement, the FBI said that in addition to the agent, a suspect in the shooting was killed and a second suspect was injured and taken into custody during the encounter on Interstate 91 in Coventry, about 20 miles… Continue reading