World Aug 29 In El Salvador to discuss immigration, McAleenan emphasizes need for ‘well-managed’ border
Economy May 31 Watch 6:09 Why Trump’s Mexico tariff idea is widely opposed President Trump has long praised the use of tariffs, but his new threat to Mexico took many people by surprise. Trump said he will levy a 5 percent tariff on Mexican imports as of June 10 unless the country curbs…
Nation May 11 Shanahan wants secure border without continuous military aid On a trip to a border city in Texas, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Saturday he intends to accelerate planning to secure the border and bolster the government’s ability to accomplish that without the Pentagon’s continuous help. By Robert Burns, Associated Press
Politics May 02 WATCH: Senate hearing on emergency funding for border security McAleenan will testify before a Senate subcommittee at 10 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. By Joshua Barajas
Politics May 01 White House wants $4.5 billion in emergency border funding A summary of the request obtained by the AP says the White House wants $3.3 billion for humanitarian aid to increase shelter capacity for unaccompanied migrant children and the feeding and care of families. By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Apr 29 Watch 5:59 News Wrap: Catholic clergy in Sri Lanka demand crackdown on Islamic extremists In our Monday news wrap, Catholic clergy in Sri Lanka are demanding a crackdown on Islamic extremists after the Easter bombings that killed more than 250 people. Security forces continued to search for suspects amid calls for tougher action. Also,… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 7:56 Why Trump decided Nielsen wasn’t tough enough on immigration On Sunday, President Trump announced the resignation of Homeland Security Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen, who reportedly was forced to step down amid Trump’s growing frustration with the growing number of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Amna Nawaz reports and joins Judy… Continue watching
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: 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