Politics

Trump's call for mass deportation reminiscent of Depression-era policy

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

Around 500,000 to 1 million Mexican immigrants and Mexican Americans were pushed out of the country during the 1930s repatriation, as the removal is sometimes called.

Support for Iran nuclear deal rises to 31 in Senate

By Associated Press

Oregon's Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday became the 31st senator to announce support for the Iran nuclear deal, as momentum builds behind the agreement the Obama administration and other world powers negotiated with Tehran.

Walker: Building a wall along the Canadian border a 'legitimate issue'

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said in an interview that aired Sunday that building a wall along the U.S.'s northern border with Canada is a legitimate issue that merits further review.

PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode August 29, 2015

By PBS News Hour

On this edition for August 29, 2015, on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the continued impact of the storm on those who left New Orleans, how FEMA has changed in the last decade, and a how legendary New Orleans…

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Trump will decide 'very soon' on third party bid

By Associated Press

Donald Trump says he's going to make a decision once and for all about whether he'll mount a third party bid if he loses the Republican nomination for president.

Ridin' with Biden? Clinton poses big challenge for VP

By Associated Press

If Biden chooses to run, he'll do so as an underdog to Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Initial Common Core scores higher than expected but goals unfulfilled

By Associated Press

Results for some of the states that participated in Common Core-aligned testing for the first time this spring are out, with overall scores higher than expected though still below what many parents may be accustomed to seeing.

Obama to walk fine line on climate change, energy during Alaska visit

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

With melting glaciers and rising seas as his backdrop, President Barack Obama will visit Alaska next week to press for urgent global action to combat climate change, even as he carefully calibrates his message in a state heavily dependent on…

Experts say Republican candidates' rhetoric on China overlooks reality

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Republican presidential candidates this week doled out tough talk on the U.S.'s economic relationship with China, but experts say the rhetoric doesn't align with the realities of ties with the country, even if it does make for nifty campaign soundbites.

Obama: U.S. relations with Israel will improve with Iran deal in place

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

President Barack Obama is comparing tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the Iranian nuclear deal to a family feud and says he expects quick improvements in ties between the longtime allies once the accord is implemented.