Feb 13 Why these librarians are protesting Trump's executive orders By Elizabeth Flock Since Trump took office last month, a vocal and growing number of librarians across the country are taking a more politically active stance. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak at the White House By Catherine Lucey, Rob Gillies, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump praised the "outstanding" trade relationship between the United States and Canada Monday, saying he would only be "tweaking" it going forward. Continue reading
Feb 13 Canada's Trudeau arrives in Washington to meet with Trump By Rob Gillies, Associated Press In the first face-to-face meeting with the new U.S. president, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will talk about free trade at the White House. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch With missile test, North Korea may be testing Trump By PBS News Hour North Korea appeared to fire a ballistic missile on Sunday as a challenge to President Donald Trump. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was with Trump at his Florida estate Mar-a-Lago when they received the news, called the move “intolerable.”… Continue watching
Feb 12 White House declines to publicly defend embattled Flynn By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Pressed repeatedly, top policy adviser Stephen Miller said it wasn't up to him to say whether the president retains confidence in Flynn. Continue reading
Feb 12 Green card holder who voted illegally could face deportation By News Desk Rosa Maria Ortega, who holds a green card and is married with four children, was sentenced to eight years in prison and could face deportation after serving her time. Continue reading
Feb 12 Sheriffs still looking for clarity on deportation By Tim Henderson, Stateline Despite tough talk on sanctuary cities from the Trump administration, many sheriffs still fear that they lack the legal right to hold prisoners for possible deportation, even at the request of federal authorities. Sheriffs, who operate 85 percent… Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 4:04 Trudeau and Trump to meet for the first time By PBS News Hour Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet President Donald Trump for the first time on Monday when he visits the White House and topics like trade, immigration and national security top their agenda. For a preview of the meeting, New… Continue watching
Feb 12 White House defends travel ban as provocations mount By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Stephen Miller, a top White House aide, renewed support for President Donald Trump's embattled immigration order and praised a surge in deportations Sunday. Continue reading
Feb 12 U.S. withdraws stay request in transgender bathroom case By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press "Our concern is that it's a very clear signal that at a minimum the Department of Justice ... will not protect transgender students."… Continue reading