Latino Voters Move To Defend Census Immigrant Count In Lawsuit By Alabama
The Trump administration has not yet responded to a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Census Bureau’s policy of including unauthorized immigrants in population numbers used to distribute seats in Congress.
U.S. Can’t Issue Blanket Denial To Asylum-Seeking Iranians, Judge Rules
Nearly 90 Iranians expecting to be resettled in the U.S. have been stranded in Vienna. Their asylum requests were denied en masse, and now a judge says the government must give each person a reason.
One Man’s Mission To Bring Home ‘Amerasians’ Born During Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, tens of thousands of babies were born out of relationships between Vietnamese women and American servicemen. Many were left behind after the U.S. withdrew from Vietnam in 1975.
U.S. Olympic Committee Hires Sarah Hirshland As Its New CEO
The hire comes nearly five months after the previous CEO, Scott Blackmun, resigned amid calls for him to quit over former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual assault of scores of minors.
Race, Gender And Age In Democratic Party Politics
A woman of color is challenging an entrenched white male congressman in a Democratic primary in Massachusetts’s 7th Congressional District around Boston.
Ivanka Trump Pushes Family Leave, But Former Obama Official Pushes Back
In an editorial published by Fox News, Ivanka said there was growing support in the Republican party for paid family leave.
Why Charlotte Is One Of Ben Carson’s Models For HUD’s Work Requirements
The Charlotte Housing Authority requires that people who get housing subsidies work — and the program is considered a success story. But helping people become self-sufficient remains a challenge.
Salvadoran Father Reunited With 2 Young Boys
A Salvadoran father was reunited with his two young boys Tuesday night in San Diego — they were among a few dozen immigrant families brought back together due to a court-ordered deadline.
Conservative Family Leave Plan Gains Traction
A conservative plan for paid family leave is gaining traction from Republicans. NPR’s Noel King talks with Carrie Lukas of the Independent Women’s Forum about why her group is championing the program.
Cities Planning Supervised Drug Injection Sites Fear Justice Department Reaction
More than a dozen cities from San Francisco to New York are trying to open safe injection sites for heroin users. But worries about a crackdown from the Justice Department have local leaders on edge.
Stormy Daniels Arrested At Ohio Strip Club
The adult entertainer who has sued President Trump was arrested while performing at a Columbus strip club after a patron allegedly touched her on stage in violation of state law.
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