Politics

Jesuit priest describes seeing ICE agents target migrants at immigration court

By William Brangham, Maea Lenei Buhre, Sam Lane

The Trump administration has made sweeping changes to the country’s immigration system. In recent months, ICE agents have been arresting migrants outside courtrooms and courthouses. William Brangham spoke with Father Brian Strassberger, a Jesuit Priest who serves migrants on both…

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Is political gerrymandering illegal? 6 things to know as Texas dispute carries on

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the state's congressional districts, it marked the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering.

WATCH: Texas Democrats delay redistricting vote by leaving the state

By Bill Barrow, Andrew DeMillo, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

The Republican-dominated House was unable to establish the quorum of lawmakers required to do business.

U.S. tariffs put 30,000 South African jobs at risk, officials say

By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press

South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk. The U.S. plans to impose a 30% tariff on South African goods, creating uncertainty for export industries.

Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky Senate race to replace him

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

Towering over Kentucky politics for decades, McConnell is regarded as the master strategist behind the GOP’s rise to power in a state long dominated by Democrats.

Congress is in August recess, but tensions lie ahead on spending and Trump nominations

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet at the U.S. Capitol can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees.

U.S. may require visa applicants to post bond up to $15,000 to enter country

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States.

Trump's deadline for the Kremlin looms but Putin shows no sign of making concessions

By Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected in Moscow midweek. Trump has set a Friday deadline for Russia to stop its aggression or face severe economic penalties.