Plan For New England Powerline From Canada Drawing Criticism
A transmission line to bring green energy from Canada to Massachusetts is drawing local and national criticism. That’s because it would cut through the forests of Maine, across the Appalachian Trail, and over a treasured river gorge.
Outcry Continues Over Parents Being Separated From Their Children At Border
Backlash is growing against the Trump administration’s policies that separate children from parents arrested crossing the border. The administration has set up a tent city for unaccompanied minors outside the town of Tornillo, Texas. Members of Congres…
Trump Administration Says It Has No Choice In Separating Migrant Families
President Trump continues to blame Democrats for the separation of parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border. Though a policy shift by his administration is what led to these actions.
Pediatric Doctor Says She’s Worried About Trauma Migrant Children Are Experiencing
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Dr. Colleen Kraft, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, about her visit to a shelter where children who have been separated from parents after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border are being housed.
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.
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