May 16 WATCH: Pelosi says 'nothing is off the table' to enforce subpoenas By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she hopes it doesn't come to fining Trump administration officials in Democrats' push to make the White House to comply with subpoenas for information. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Trump immigration speech outlines changes to green card and visa systems The latest effort, spearheaded by President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, focuses on beefing up border security and rethinking the nation's green card system so that it would favor people with high-level skills, degrees and job offers… Continue reading
May 13 Watch 7:25 For these refugees, theater plays a 'vital role' in healing By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson In the aftermath of the Syrian conflict, millions of people fled their country, joining migrants and refugees from across the Middle East and Africa seeking better lives in Europe and the United States. Many gathered at an informal French refugee… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 10:17 Venezuelans fleeing crisis are seeking asylum in Texas By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green Thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have entered the U.S. in recent years, fleeing political and economic crises. Many have settled in and around the city of Houston, Texas, which is already home to a large Venezuelan-American community. NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 3:57 Immigrants in detention choosing 'voluntary departure' By PBS NewsHour Faced with the prospect of long waits in detention centers before being able to contest deportation orders, an increasing number of undocumented immigrants are choosing to leave the U.S. “voluntarily”. From 2017 to 2018, the number of applications for "voluntary… Continue watching
May 10 Pentagon is shifting $1.5 billion to border wall construction By Robert Burns, Associated Press The funds originally targeted for support of the Afghan security forces and other projects will be used to help pay for construction of 80 miles of wall at the U.S.-Mexican border. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: Trump asks what to do about migrants crossing border. Rallygoer suggests 'shoot them' By Yamiche Alcindor Trump smiled as the crowd cheered and laughed after a rallygoer suggested people should shoot migrants crossing the border. Continue reading
May 09 U.S. leaves questions about migrant teen's death unanswered By Nomaan Merchant, Sonia Perez D., Associated Press Almost a week after the 16-year-old's death, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has not said why Juan de León Gutiérrez was first taken to the hospital and released, only to return one day later. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 6:18 Why immigration is a focal issue in South African election By Fred de Sam Lazaro In South Africa, voters will go to the polls Wednesday in an election that could present the strongest challenge to date for the ruling African National Congress. A recent wave of xenophobic attacks has put the issue of immigration front… Continue watching
May 03 U.S. prepares to house more immigrants in tents at the southern border By Cedar Attanasio, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The newest tent cities — in El Paso and in the Rio Grande Valley — will hold 1,000 parents and families. Continue reading