Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say
Republican members of the House Oversight Committee disputed those characterizations, but the allegations renewed scrutiny over the treatment of migrant children.
Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down
Her abrupt exit came after the president learned that she had indiscreetly shared details about the Trump family and the Oval Office operations she was part of.
Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.
While there is widespread agreement on the need to protect American interests in space, there is disagreement on how to go about it.
Matthew McConaughey Joins the University of Texas as a Professor
The actor, an alumnus of the university who has taught there as a visiting instructor, will teach a class on filmmaking this fall.
Citizenship Change Will Affect a Handful, but the Backlash Is Fierce
Agency officials sought to clarify that the change was unrelated to speculation that the administration would try to revoke birthright citizenship for certain families.
Alabama’s Governor, Kay Ivey, Apologizes for Blackface Skit in College
Some black leaders in Alabama said Thursday that they were still processing the details, but others were calling on her to step down.
The Great Democratic Winnowing Begins
Plus: Joe Biden’s ardent supporters who want to hug him.
How Kirsten Gillibrand’s Presidential Dreams Unraveled
The New York senator ran as the champion of feminism, but her message did not break through in a field with six women. With little money left and no place on the debate stage, she decided to drop out.
Many Genes Influence Same-Sex Sexuality, Not a Single ‘Gay Gene’
The largest study of same-sex sexual behavior finds the genetics are complicated, and social and environmental factors are also key.
Surgeon General Warns Pregnant Women and Teenagers Not to Smoke or Vape Marijuana
Dr. Jerome Adams, the surgeon general, said they may be unaware that modern crops pose greater health risks because of their potency.
Sick Migrants Undergoing Lifesaving Care Can Now Be Deported
Without notice, the Trump administration eliminated a program that had allowed immigrants to avoid deportation while undergoing lifesaving medical treatment.
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