Jan 16 France’s Macron seeks to rejuvenate his presidency, says country has ‘all the aces to succeed’ By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The press conference is Macron's latest effort to reinvigorate his presidency after a series of bruising domestic battles, notably about France's retirement age and how to better control immigration. Continue reading
Jan 15 Here are the key takeaways from the 2024 Iowa caucuses By Nicholas Riccardi, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press He skipped debates with other candidates, tagged his rivals with dismissive nicknames, and focused more on President Joe Biden than his GOP opponents. It worked. Continue reading
Jan 15 Iowa caucusgoers see immigration as more important than the economy, AP VoteCast says By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Iowa Republicans are headed to their state’s caucuses Monday with a greater desire to focus on immigration than address the health of the U.S. economy – a possible sign that cultural fights might be eclipsing pocketbook issues as a motivator. Continue reading
Jan 10 WATCH: House committee holds first hearing considering impeachment of DHS head Mayorkas By Lisa Mascaro, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The House panel has been circling Mayorkas all year, at times expected to lurch ahead with impeachment proceedings against him as the border crossings hit record highs, topping 10,000 on some days. The number has recently dipped. Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas delivers remarks at U.S.-Mexico border By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate negotiators were trying to land a bipartisan border security proposal this week that could unlock Senate Republican support for Ukraine aid. But as Congress returns, House conservatives are trying to interject their own hardline immigration demands. Continue reading
Jan 07 U.S. officials report drop in illegal border crossings as Mexico steps up enforcement By Valerie Gonzalez, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Mexico has increased immigration enforcement in recent weeks, a move that U.S. officials say has contributed to a sharp drop in illegal border crossings. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 11:37 Brooks and Capehart on Supreme Court deciding if Trump can remain on ballots By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the question of whether former President Trump can remain on the ballot is in the hands of… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 7:22 New York City looks to amend ‘right to shelter’ rule as it struggles to house migrants By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Christine Romo, Sam Weber Over the weekend, several buses carrying migrants who'd recently crossed the southern border were headed to New York, but they were diverted instead to New Jersey. It's the most recent effort by officials to manage a crisis that has seen… Continue watching
Dec 28 Texas has arrested thousands on trespassing charges at the border, but crossings remain high By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press Starting in March, Texas will give police even broader power to arrest migrants while also allowing local judges to order them out of the U.S. under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. Continue reading
Dec 28 Mexican officials clear border camp as U.S. lays on pressure to stop migrants from crossing By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The operation using bulldozers and workers with machetes across from Brownsville, Texas continued this week as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico City. Continue reading