Politics
The US Is Making It Harder To Cross The Border At Tijuana
Troops deployed by the Trump administration spent Tuesday putting up wires and fencing at one of the busiest crossing points on the border.
Trump Is Nominating A Top Administration Official For Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Former Seat
Neomi Rao, a former law professor and clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas, leads the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Trump's Pick To Run The Justice Department Is Already Facing A Constitutional Challenge
The Maryland attorney general's office filed court papers on Tuesday arguing Matthew Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general violates the US Constitution and federal law.
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema, The First Openly Bisexual Person Elected To Congress, Has Won Arizona's Senate Race
The race had become one of the most widely watched contests of the 2018 midterm elections.
Conspiracy Theorist Jerome Corsi Says He Expects Robert Mueller Will Indict Him
Corsi, formerly of the Infowars conspiracy site, announced the expected indictment on a livestream Monday.
Trump Is Tweeting Bogus Claims Of Voter Fraud. Here’s How His False Claims Echo Online Conspiracies.
"It's more likely that people are stricken by lightning than if they impersonate someone at the polls."
“Wow, You’ve Really Gone This Far To Affect Children?”
Migrant children who cross the border illegally will also be denied the right to file for asylum. Trump officials had at first said the new policy wouldn’t affect them.
Trump Wants To Cancel Birthright Citizenship. The US Has Already Helped One Country Do That.
“The Dominican Republic in a way foretold what was to happen in other countries. Even the United States.”
Republican Gov. Rick Scott Was Just Sued Over His Role In The Florida Recount
“No man should be a judge in his own cause,” said voter rights groups in a lawsuit alleging Scott illegally abused his power as governor.
A Tribute To 2018's Greatest Political Ad
Let's all join together in a Maine hot dog stand and chant together, once, forever, for always, "Yeah!!!"
A Judge In Florida Just Ruled Against Gov. Rick Scott’s Request To Impound Ballots In A Big, Democratic County
Judge Jack Tuter rejected Gov. Rick Scott’s request to impound ballots, but supported a plan by both sides to enhance security at an elections office in Broward County for “an additional layer of confidence.”
Trump's New Acting Attorney General Is Already In Trouble. And He Just Started.
Matthew Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general is being questioned as possibly illegal. His qualifications aren't winning praise either.
Andrew Gillum Readied For Florida's Recount By Turning To His Faith
On "Mayor Andrew Gillum Sunday," the candidate for governor and his family — and a dozen or so campaign staffers — paused to worship at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Florida Republican Rick Scott Wants An “Emergency” Court Order To Impound Ballots
The Senate candidate wants an immediate hearing to put voting equipment in two counties under the watch of law enforcement during a recount.
"Putin's Favorite Congressman" Has Finally Lost His Reelection Bid After 15 Terms In Office
California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher lost to Democratic challenger Harley Rouda Saturday night.
Florida Just Ordered A Recount Because Major Midterm Races Are So Close
Both the closely watched Senate and governor’s races will be recounted, while Trump, without evidence, continued to accuse Democrats of trying to “steal” the elections.
The Border Patrol Apprehended More Families Than Ever At The Border Last Month
More families were caught trying to enter the United States along the southern border in October than in any month since US officials began keeping the statistic in 2012.
Here's What's Wrong With Trump's Plan To Grant Asylum Only To Migrants Who Cross At A Port Of Entry
The waiting list to ask for asylum at the border crossing between Tijuana and San Diego is 1,000 people long. A Venezuelan who’d like to ask for asylum himself is in charge.
The ACLU Just Sued Trump Over His New Asylum Order
The ACLU is asking a federal judge to block new rules that are intended to bar people from requesting asylum at any place other than a port of entry.
Florida Is A Giant Mess Again And Lawsuits Are Flying Ahead Of Possible Recounts
Republicans say local officials have committed “fraud,” while Democrats say the state is planning to undercount young voters and racial minorities.
Trump Signed A Proclamation To Deny Asylum To Many Migrants Crossing The Southern Border
The proclamation, which will make individuals crossing the US–Mexico border without authorization ineligible to apply for asylum, will be in effect for at least 90 days.
Trump’s Relations With Other Nations Are Not Likely To Change After The Midterms
Foreign diplomats had been waiting to see what change the midterms would bring. Now they’re not expecting to see much change at all.
Robert Mueller Can't Just Do Whatever He Wants, His Office Argued In Court
Insisting on the limits of Mueller's power is at the heart of his defense against the latest legal challenge to his appointment as special counsel, this time from Andrew Miller, a former Roger Stone associate subpoenaed by the grand jury.
Current House Democrats Are Strategizing On How To Support New Anti-Pelosi Members
“Certainly as a new member you’re thinking, ‘God, am I going to be out there by myself on this?’”
A Federal Appeals Court Just Ruled Against The Trump Administration’s Attempt To End DACA
The 9th Circuit’s ruling is the first from an appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration’s decision to end the program.
Stacey Abrams Isn’t Giving Up On Her Campaign For Governor In Georgia
Georgia’s race for governor has been overshadowed with allegations of voter disenfranchisement.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Been Hospitalized After A Fall
Ginsburg, the oldest justice on the court and a liberal darling, fractured three ribs after falling in her office.
House Democrats Are Ready To Investigate Trump — Starting With Why He Fired Jeff Sessions
Top House Democrats said Wednesday they plan to investigate Trump’s tax returns, the president’s ties to Russia, and the family separations policy, among other priorities.
Democrats See A 2020 Path In The Midwest With Amy Klobuchar And Sherrod Brown
The Democratic senators from Ohio and Minnesota are suddenly looking like brighter prospects for their party after the midterm results.
As The Votes Rolled In From The Midterms, North Korea Canceled Another Meeting With Trump Officials
The State Department insists it was just a scheduling issue. But it keeps happening.
