Politics

What the Arpaio pardon reveals about Trump's take on the rule of law

By PBS News Hour

President Trump's Friday night pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- convicted of defying a court order to stop targeting undocumented immigrants -- drew swift criticism, even from fellow Republicans. What makes the controversial pardon so noteworthy? John…

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Illinois governor signs law limiting police cooperation with federal immigration officials

By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

The move puts Gov. Bruce Rauner, a first-term Republican, at odds with his party on immigration issues.

Trump promises swift federal aid to Texas after Hurricane Harvey

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Trump insisted Congress will act swiftly on a multibillion-dollar Hurricane Harvey recovery package as the government signaled current funds will be exhausted in the next few weeks.

WATCH: Trump defends decision to pardon Sheriff Joe Arpaio

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump says Arpaio did a "great job for the people of Arizona" but was treated "very unfairly" by the Obama administration.

Tillerson says Trump 'speaks for himself' on racial violence

By Associated Press

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson indicated Sunday that President Donald Trump's values should be considered separate from America's values when it comes to race.

Biden says Trump 'emboldened white supremacists'

By Associated Press

Former Vice President Joe Biden has leveled harsh words at President Donald Trump for placing blame on "both sides" for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Can computers enhance the work of teachers? The debate is on

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

As schools struggle to raise high school graduation rates and close the persistent achievement gap for minority and low-income students, many educators tout digital technology in the classroom as a way forward.

Trump says Canada, Mexico being "very difficult" on NAFTA

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump is accusing Canada and Mexico of being "very difficult" at the negotiating table over the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Critics: Trump pardon his latest affront against judiciary

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio shows a lack of regard for an independent judiciary, say critics who note Trump's past criticism of federal judges.