Jul 02 Booker unveils immigration plan that relies on executive orders By Elana Schor, Associated Press The proposal includes a shift away from criminal prosecution of border crossings and a new mandate for migrant detention facilities to meet minimum standards. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 3:24 After 1st debates, how 2020 Democrats positioned themselves on the campaign trail By Yamiche Alcindor After the first debates of the 2020 presidential campaign, candidates sought to build on their momentum or reposition themselves over the weekend. Sen. Kamala Harris fended off attacks from the Trump campaign, while other 2020 Democrats came to her defense. Continue watching
Jul 01 WATCH: Trump says tanks will be part of 4th of July in Washington By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump plans to deliver a speech at the Lincoln Memorial on Thursday. The president had wanted a parade of military tanks and other equipment in Washington after witnessing a similar parade in Paris in 2017. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Carrie Budoff Brown on Trump targeting Kamala Harris NPR’s Tamara Keith and Politico’s Carrie Budoff Brown join Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the latest political news, including post-debate poll numbers for 2020 Democrats, whether former Vice President Joe Biden’s lead will be “durable,” why racist attacks on Sen. Kamala… Continue watching
Jul 01 2020 Democratic candidate Bullock open to Keystone XL pipeline By Matt Volz, Associated Press Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said during an online meeting about climate change that he's open to supporting the controversial Keystone XL pipeline "if it's done right."… 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 Trump lashes out at N.Y. governor and attorney general over business probes By Associated Press In four tweets Monday, Trump accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James of "harassing all of my New York businesses in search of anything at all they can find to make me look as bad as possible."… Continue reading
Jul 01 2020 presidential candidates at risk of being cut from debates By Steve Peoples, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Short on support and money and bound by tough party rules, once soaring politicians may soon be seen as also-rans. Continue reading
Jul 01 Democrat Pete Buttigieg says he raised $24 million in 2nd quarter By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Buttigieg was the first White House contender to announce his fundraising numbers for the quarter. Continue reading
Jun 30 U.S. officials attend opening at controversial Jerusalem dig By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts. U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman attended along with three other visiting American ambassadors… Continue reading