Politics

AP FACT CHECK: What the Trump administration said about DACA

By Elliot Spagat, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Here is a look at the claims made by the administration and the facts.

WATCH: Trump says putting Congress in charge of DACA is 'the right solution'

By Associated Press

Speaking before a meeting with administration officials and congressional leaders Tuesday, Trump says he has a "great heart" for the young people. He says he hopes "Congress will be able to help them and do it properly."…

These lawmakers will drive Congress' biggest battles this month

By Lisa Desjardins

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan will be pivotal figures on Capitol Hill this month. But who else could prove pivotal on Capitol Hill this month? Here’s a look at some of the key players as…

Obama says decision to phase out DACA is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating'

By Associated Press

Obama did not mention Trump by name in his statement but says a "shadow has been cast" over some of the nation's best and brightest young people. He says targeting them is wrong "because they have done nothing wrong."…

WATCH: Graham, Durbin say DACA decision gives Congress a 'compelling' reason to pass DREAM Act

By Erica R. Hendry

The DREAM Act "is a good down payment on what will eventually be a comprehensive solution to a broken immigration system," Graham said.

Mexico 'deeply regrets' Trump's DACA decision

By Associated Press

Mexico says it “deeply regrets” the Trump administration’s decision to phase out a program that shields young immigrants from deportation, and the Mexican government is urging U.S. lawmakers to pass a replacement.

WATCH: White House urges Congress to make 'responsible immigration reform' as DACA is scaled back

By Joshua Barajas

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says reform should also include controlling the U.S. border, improved vetting and enforcing immigration laws.

Read Sessions' full remarks on DACA

By Joshua Barajas

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that Congress will have time -- six months, according to the White House -- to draft legislation that would protect these immigrants known as "dreamers."…

Harvey aid, debt on returning Congress' daunting to-do list

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

Lawmakers face a daunting workload and fast-approaching deadlines, including the need to fund the government and increase the United States' $19.9 trillion debt ceiling by month's end.

Trump to Congress: 'Get ready to do your job' on immigration

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday it was up to Congress to ultimately decide the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants brought into the country illegally as children.