The US Isn’t Ready To Stop Deporting Veterans Just Yet
“The issue of expanding eligibility to broader groups of veterans is something we very much want to do,” Veterans Affairs Secretary David J. Shulkin told BuzzFeed News, but not until ongoing VA issues are resolved.
Dying In The Desert Is Easy — These Activists Are Trying To Change That
Last month, border patrol agents arrested four undocumented immigrants seeking medical care at an aid camp outside Tucson. Humanitarian groups who offer help to people crossing through the desert fear it was the start of a new crackdown.
Border Patrol Arrests Immigrants Seeking Medical Care During Desert Heat Wave
The arrests, which activists say violates an Obama-era agreement to allow aid workers to conduct medical care for immigrants, could drive border crossers deeper into the desert.
Dental Work Is So Expensive In The US That Thousands Of Americans Are Going To Mexico To Get It Done
Trump’s anti-Mexican rhetoric doesn’t worry the 600 dentists in Los Algodones or the US “dental refugees” they treat, many of whom voted for Trump. “We’re helping the United States take care of the people they are not able to.”
Nine Detainees Were Pepper-Sprayed By Guards While Protesting For Better Conditions
Their demands included clean water and unused underwear. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency denied anyone was injured following the pepper spray.
These US Vets Served The Country, But That Didn’t Stop Them From Being Deported
US military vets who aren’t citizens face deportation if they’re convicted of crimes, from DUIs to felonies. Now some lawmakers are trying to change that and think Trump is the man to do it.
A Texas Lawmaker Said He'd Shoot A Colleague Who Threatened Him During An Immigration Protest
Texas Rep. Matt Rinaldi, a Republican, said he called ICE on protestors and said a Democratic colleague threatened his life.
Immigration Activists Are Headed To Texas This Weekend To Launch “A New Civil Rights Movement”
In response to Texas’s “show your papers” law and Trump’s immigration orders, activists are skipping Memorial Day barbecues for a power strategy session in Austin.
Texas Might Be Hit With A Boycott Because It Banned Sanctuary Cities
A boycott of Texas could seriously cost its travel industry and the major corporations based there, just as the "bathroom bill" boycott has in North Carolina.
Meet The Democrat Who's Making Trump Country Republicans Nervous
For more than 20 years, Sherrod Brown has been winning elections in Ohio. But with Republicans gunning for the 2018 midterms, the Democratic senator has a target on his back.
A Democrat Is Calling On His Party To Win Back Voters With A Populist Agenda
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown will take direct aim at President Trump’s divisive form of populist nationalism in a speech Friday.
Republicans Try And Navigate Tense Town Halls
Facing increasingly angry constituents back home, GOP members are forced to decide whether to confront angry town halls head-on or spend the recess being dogged by stories about avoiding voters.
Congressional IT Staff Under Investigation In Alleged Procurement Scam
UPDATE: A lawmaker briefed on the matter had said House officials had told staff from affected offices that contractors had been arrested, but late Thursday night US Capitol Police spokesperson Eva Malecki told BuzzFeed News that no arrests have been made. The USCP is investigating House IT support staff.
Foreign Service Association Warns Officers About Criticizing Trump Administration
After warnings from the White House, the American Foreign Service Association warned members not to post negative comments about the administration publicly.
Democrats And Republicans Balk At NDAs For Congressional Staff Working On Trump's Travel Ban
Members and former staff say the reported move to have congressional staff sign nondisclosure agreements is unprecedented and warn that it could represent a breach of the separation of powers.
Israeli Officials Actually Don't Want The US To Move Its Embassy To Jerusalem
During a meeting with the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jordan’s King Abdullah revealed that Israeli intelligence is concerned that moving the embassy would “enflame tensions.”
Congressman Says Trump Could Be Impeached If He Overstepped Authority On Travel Ban
Rep. Joaquin Castro called for Congress to “investigate whether President Trump intentionally exceeded his constitutional authority."
Protesters In New Orleans Say Trump's Refugee Ban Hits Close To Home
"We are not terrorists, we are not trying to hurt anyone."
The Trump Administration May Be The Best Thing For The Punk Scene
Silver linings, amirite?
Bipartisan Latino Group Goes Full-On Progressive In Response To Trump
The Latino Victory Project, which has backed Democrats and some Republicans for office, will now work to elect solely progressives and build a “defense” against the new administration's policies.