Jan 28 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode January 28, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Jan. 28, the Trump administration’s immigration proposal is under consideration as the deadline approaches to keep the government open. Also, a look at what's behind the resurgence of Taliban attacks in Afghanistan. And, Rohingya women… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 5:29 For some immigrants, deportation means death By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump continues to crack down on undocumented immigrants, including those that have not been convicted of a violent crime. But the U.S. does not monitor the fate of deportees, who have been kidnapped, extorted, sexually assaulted or even… Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch 11:06 Fearing U.S. rejection, asylum seekers flee to Canada By PBS News Hour Canadian officials intercepted an unprecedented 20,000 people trying to enter the country in 2017, many of whom were fleeing persecution and violence in their home countries and saw more hope for asylum there than the U.S. PBS NewsHour Weekend Special… Continue watching
Jan 26 White House immigration plan sparks criticism from top Democrats, some conservatives By Associated Press A loyal media ally, Breitbart News, attacked him as “Amnesty Don.” And outside groups that cheered the hard-line rhetoric that dominated Trump’s campaign warned of fierce backlash against the president’s party in November’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 3:11 Trump immigration proposal draws mixed reactions from both parties By PBS News Hour President Trump’s immigration proposal may offer a path to citizenship for more than 1.8 million DACA recipients, according to the White House. The plan would also request $25 billion for border security and restrict immigration by eliminating the visa lottery… Continue watching
Jan 25 What's in the White House's latest immigration plan? By Yamiche Alcindor, Daniel Bush The proposal includes creating a $25 billion trust fund for a border wall system and border improvements, limiting the kinds of family members immigrants can sponsor to come to America, and eliminating the immigration visa lottery program, all top priorities… Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 7:29 The Justice Department is stepping up pressure on 'sanctuary cities.' Here's how mayors are responding By PBS News Hour Two dozen cities that shelter undocumented immigrants have been sent letters by the Justice Department, threatening to subpoena them over proof that they are complying with immigration rules. The news angered some mayors meeting in Washington for a conference. John… Continue watching
Jan 24 Trump says he's open to pathway to citizenship for 'Dreamers' By Associated Press "We're going to morph into it. It's going to happen, at some point in the future, over a period of 10 to 12 years," he told reporters. Continue reading
Jan 24 After shutdown, Senators starting over in search for immigration deal By Andrew Taylor, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Leaders conceded that the effort won't be easy and were already casting blame should the effort falter. Continue reading
Jan 23 Schumer pulls back offer of $25 billion for Trump's wall as immigration fight continues By Andrew Taylor, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Republican Sen. John Cornyn called the move "a step backward."… Continue reading