When It Comes To A New ‘Space Force,’ Only Congress Has The Power To Create It
President Trump called on the Department of Defense to create a new, sixth branch of the military, a “space force.” However, only Congress can do so and there is considerable opposition to the idea.
House GOP Immigration Bill Would Modify — But Not End — Child Detentions
Under the legislation, children would now be held in the same place their parents if they are detained. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., says he’d back the compromise bill.
Supreme Court Punts On Partisan Gerrymandering, Leaving Status Quo In Place
The court on Monday, in twin partisan gerrymandering cases from Wisconsin and Maryland, said either that challengers didn’t have standing or didn’t weigh in on the merits of the case.
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Defends ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy that is separating families who cross the border illegally.
New ‘LA Times’ Owner Says He Wants To Compete For A National Audience
Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the Los Angeles Times on Monday. He said he hopes it will be perceived “not just as a regional paper, but indeed a national paper and hopefully an international paper.”
‘We Do Not Have A Policy’ Of Separating Families, DHS Head Says, Contradicting Policy
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen defended the administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy in a series of tweets. Former first lady Laura Bush said the policy “breaks my heart.
At Least 5 Dead After Border Patrol Car Chase Ends With A Crash In Texas
The SUV topped 100 mph before the driver lost control and more than a dozen passengers were ejected from the mangled vehicle. Officials said nearly everyone involved is undocumented.
A Guide To Parental Controls For Kids’ Tech Use
All the major tech companies offer parental controls — Apple is the latest. For parents, making the best of them can be tricky.
Tent Encampment In Texas Holds Detained Immigrant Children
The federal government is holding detained migrant boys in a desert tent encampment. Some were detained after arriving alone at the border, while others were separated from their families.
NYC Mayor On Diversity Problems With City’s Elite Public High Schools
Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio about his proposal to change how students are admitted to the city’s specialized high schools.
Results Of At-Home Genetic Tests For Health Can Be Hard To Interpret
As home genetic testing continues to boom, more people are getting their DNA tested for health reasons. The tests may signal future disease, but there are many limitations that might falsely reassure.
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