Military Bases To Start Building Tents After July 4 To House Migrant Families
The Department of Defense plans to start building tent encampments on two military bases in Texas to house migrant families apprehended at the border.
Reporter Covering Immigration Warns Government Is ‘Ill Equipped’ To Reunite Families
New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer has been in El Paso, Texas, reporting on immigration and family separation. “I’ve been meeting women who are crying so violently they can barely speak,” he says.
Tell Us: If You’re A New American Citizen, How Are You Marking July 4th?
It’s nearly Independence Day, a day to reflect on what it means to be an American. If you’ve recently emigrated, what does your American citizenship mean to you? Weekend Edition wants to know.
The ‘Rules Of War’ Are Being Broken. What Exactly Are They?
It’s a timely question in the wake of attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals. Here’s a guide to their history and their content.
Former ICE Chief Counsel Facing Prison Time For Stealing Immigrants’ Identities
The former ICE chief counsel — who oversaw immigration removal cases in four states — stole the identities of people who were “particularly vulnerable,” the government said.
Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Man Who Called 911 Too Many Times
The Georgia man has dialed 911 more than 100 times in the past three years for mostly non-emergency situations. The Cobb County fire chief says police respond each time to make sure everything is OK.
Wisconsin Hopes Foxconn Will Make It A Digital Hub, But Skepticism Abounds
President Trump, who will attend the plant’s groundbreaking Thursday, sees Foxconn as part of a new revival in U.S. manufacturing, but the state had to fork over billions to lure the company.
Removing Hemp From Controlled Substances List Is Overdue, Farmer Says
The Senate version of the farm bill would legalize industrial hemp and take it out of DEA classification. A Colorado farmer sees it as a savior crop when it comes to drought and tariffs.
Justice Department Bosses Due In Congress Amid Fallout Over 2016 Election Probes
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray may get a contentious reception in the House Judiciary Committee.
Trump Says He Will Nominate New Supreme Court Justice From This List
The 25 individuals are thought to be reliable conservatives, most now serving on federal appeals courts or state supreme courts. The list includes one lawmaker: Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
Reuniting Families Separated At The Border Proves Complicated
A volunteer in Baltimore spends her days trying to reconnect migrant children and parents who have been separated and detained. One story illustrate why it is not necessarily simple.
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