Jun 22 Trump postpones nationwide immigration enforcement sweep By Colleen Long, Associated Press “At the request of Democrats, I have delayed the Illegal Immigration Removal Process (Deportation) for two weeks to see if the Democrats and Republicans can get together and work out a solution to the Asylum and Loophole problems at the… Continue reading
Jun 22 Prosecutor could decide on seventh trial in Mississippi case By Jeff Amy, Associated Press A Mississippi prosecutor has tried and failed six times to send Curtis Flowers to the death chamber, with the latest trial conviction and death sentence overturned on Friday because of racial bias in jury selection. Now, that same prosecutor must… Continue reading
Jun 22 AP fact check: The silent partner in Trump’s boasts By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Despite assailing his Democratic predecessor for waging a “cruel and heartless war on American energy,” for example, Trump can brag about U.S. energy supremacy thanks to the sector’s growth in the Obama years. Continue reading
Jun 22 Dems’ presidential field takes spotlight in South Carolina By Bill Barrow, Meg Kinnard, Will Weissert, Associated Press Almost the entire sprawling Democratic presidential field of more than 20 candidates took the same stage in the South’s first primary state, looking to make connections in a primary battleground that has helped propel the party’s last two nominees. Continue reading
Jun 22 Iran summons Emirates’ top envoy over US drone incident By Associated Press Iran summoned the United Arab Emirates’ top envoy to Tehran to protest the neighboring Arab nation’s decision to allow the U.S. to use a base there to launch a drone that Iran says entered its airspace, state media reported Saturday. Continue reading
Jun 22 A look at how immigration authorities make arrests By Astrid Galvan, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Immigrant advocates and sympathizers are warning about arrests around the country as early as Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 22 Militia threat shuts down Oregon Statehouse amid walkout By Sarah Zimmerman, Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press The Oregon Capitol will be closed Saturday due to a “possible militia threat” from right-wing protesters as a walkout by Republican lawmakers over landmark climate change legislation drags on. Continue reading
Jun 21 Facing new sexual assault allegation, Trump issues denial By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A New York-based advice columnist claims Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room at a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s, according to a first-person account published Friday. Trump said, "I've never met this person in my life."… Continue reading
Jun 21 Texas sending another 1,000 National Guard troops to border By Clarice Silber, Associated Press Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday that he will send another 1,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border while accusing Congress of failing to take action on the growing humanitarian crisis. Continue reading
Jun 21 Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Jussie Smollett case By Don Babwin, Associated Press The county's state's attorney, Kim Foxx dismissed all charges against actor Jussie Smollett and has been under fire for her handling the investigation. Continue reading