Jun 05 How the U.S. and Mexico could find common ground on immigration By Courtney Vinopal President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Mexico with new tariffs unless that government stops the flow of asylum seekers to the U.S. has sent officials from both countries scrambling to come up with solutions on illegal immigration, in the face… Continue reading
Jun 05 O'Rourke's voting rights plan seeks 65 percent national voter turnout By Associated Press The ex-Texas congressman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate announced Wednesday he'd champion legislation ensuring automatic voter registration. Continue reading
Jun 05 2020 hopeful Inslee says U.S. foreign policy should be built around climate By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expressed willingness to use tariffs, other trade incentives and international finance rules to compel other nations to reduce carbon pollution. Continue reading
Jun 05 Booker's affordable housing plan includes tax credit, zoning changes By Elana Schor, Associated Press A tax credit included in the housing plan is designed to help make rentals more affordable plus zoning changes, and new funding aims to boost construction of units for low-income renters. Continue reading
Jun 05 Court hearing to consider fate of Missouri's only abortion clinic By Jim Salter, Associated Press Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer will hear testimony in a hearing on Planned Parenthood's request for a preliminary injunction that would keep open its abortion clinic in St. Louis. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Trump reads from FDR's prayer on D-Day anniversary By Jonathan Lemire, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump traveled to the southern coast of England to pay respects to American service members and allies who helped rescue Europe from Nazi Germany. Continue reading
Jun 05 GOP senators line up against Trump's Mexico tariff plan By Lisa Mascaro, Luis Alonso Lugo, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Despite the opposition, it is unclear whether there are enough Republicans who would vote against Trump to stop the tariffs from being enacted. Continue reading
Jun 04 House OKs immigration bill, despite Trump veto threat By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats shunned a White House veto threat and muscled legislation through the House Tuesday that would bestow a chance for citizenship on an estimated 2 million-plus migrants, a bill that stands virtually no chance of enactment but lets them showcase… Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 7:31 News Wrap: Trump says tariffs on Mexican goods 'likely' In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump said during his UK trip that he is “likely” to impose a 5 percent tariff next week on all Mexican imports to the U.S. Officials from both countries will hold trade talks at… Continue watching
Jun 04 Judge now says U.S. doesn't have to file Michael Flynn call transcript By Associated Press A federal judge says prosecutors don't have to publicly file a transcript of the call between former adviser Michael Flynn and the Russian ambassador to the United States. The decision Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan is a reversal… Continue reading