Mar 31 Tillerson says U.S. will uphold Russia sanctions until it respects pledges By Associated Press Tillerson said Friday that "the United States sanctions will remain until Moscow reverses the actions that triggered our sanctions."… Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticizes Trump's proposed budget cuts By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Hillary Clinton on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's proposal to slash billions of dollars from diplomacy and jabbed rhetorically at her former rival, remarking on her penchant for "talking about research, evidence and facts."… Continue reading
Mar 31 White House tells lawmakers in Russia probe: Come see intel yourselves By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House refused Thursday to say whether it secretly fed intelligence reports to a top Republican lawmaker, fueling concerns about political interference in the investigation into possible coordination between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Fending off… Continue reading
Mar 31 More people are entering Canada illegally, but no one knows for sure why By Larisa Epatko Canada, known for setting out the welcome mat for refugees, has attracted hundreds of asylum-seekers over the past few months. These immigrants, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, are entering illegally from the U.S., though the exact reason is… Continue reading
Mar 30 Why the Senate voted to block funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers By Lisa Desjardins The debate over abortion and women’s health entered a new phase Thursday as congressional Republicans struck arguably their first real blow in years to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. Continue reading
Mar 30 Pedestrian deaths spiked in 2016. Distraction is partly to blame, early data shows By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Pedestrian deaths are climbing faster than motorist fatalities, reaching nearly 6,000 deaths last year — the highest total in more than two decades, according to an analysis of preliminary state data released Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 30 What the North Carolina legislation to repeal the HB2 'bathroom bill' actually says By Corinne Segal LGBTQ activists criticized the deal, saying it was a repeal of the law in name only and would not protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the state. Continue reading
Mar 30 A Hawaii judge just extended a ruling to block Trump's travel ban. What's next? By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press A U.S. judge in Hawaii is keeping President Donald Trump's travel ban on hold while the state's lawsuit works its way through the courts, the latest defeat for the government after it pushed for a freeze on the nation's refugee… Continue reading
Mar 29 Photos: What migrants leave behind on their journeys through the desert By Joshua Barajas Personal effects are scattered throughout the Sonoran Desert, where thousands of undocumented immigrants have died making the journey up north from Mexico. Continue reading
Mar 29 Ivanka Trump to become official White House employee By Associated Press Ivanka Trump is officially joining her father's administration as an unpaid employee, after her plans to serve in a more informal capacity were questioned by ethics experts. Continue reading