Mar 06 WATCH: Trump talks border security at workforce meeting By Associated Press Trump — who recently declared a national emergency in an effort to secure funding for a border wall — called illegal border crossings "somewhat of an invasion."… Continue reading
Mar 06 WATCH: Nielsen ‘not familiar’ with how toxic stress harms separated families Mental health experts have warned migrant children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border are at risk of developing the condition known as toxic stress. Continue reading
Mar 06 WATCH: Senators challenge Trump’s Saudi ambassador nominee on human rights By Susannah George, Associated Press During a nomination hearing with retired four-star general John Abizaid, members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ticked through their grievances with the Saudi government: the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, allegations of torture, detentions of activists and the mounting… Continue reading
Mar 06 Trump’s emergency declaration faces a Senate vote. Here’s what to expect By Lisa Desjardins For Republican senators, the vote on President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration presents a dilemma, pitting concerns over balance of power and military construction funds against loyalty to the president. Continue reading
Mar 06 DNC says it won’t partner with Fox News for upcoming presidential debates By Associated Press The party chairman, Tom Perez, says he's concluded that the network isn't in a position to host a fair and neutral debate. Continue reading
Mar 06 Former Rep. Schock to repay funds in exchange for dropped charges By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Schock resigned from Congress in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including redecorating his office in the style of the "Downton Abbey" TV series. Continue reading
Mar 06 WATCH: Crisis on southern border is not ‘manufactured,’ Nielsen says Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told a House committee that the U.S. faces "a real, serious, and sustained crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Mar 06 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on human trafficking at U.S. southern border By Associated Press Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan is among those scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the agency's response to people smuggling at the southern border. Continue reading
Mar 06 WATCH: Kirstjen Nielsen testifies on border security, future of border wall The hearing was rescheduled from February when Nielsen said she was not available to testify. Continue reading
Mar 06 Cohen turns over documents to House panel on Moscow project By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Cohen's testimony comes as Democrats pursue a flurry of investigations into Trump's White House, businesses and presidential campaign. Continue reading