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For Refugees in the Trump Era, a Tougher Path to the U.S.
While President Trump has said his policies are aimed at preventing terrorism, critics say new vetting standards risk costing many refugees their opportunity for safety from war, persecution and economic insecurity.
January 23, 2018
How the Far Right Has Reshaped the Refugee Debate in Europe
Across Europe, parties on the far right are experiencing renewed vigor, fueled in part by anger over the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis.
January 22, 2018
A Coal Executive's "Action Plan" For Trump Is Made Public
Coal executive Bob Murray says he gave the Trump administration a three-and-a-half page "action plan," and that the president had already “wiped out page one.” On Tuesday, a U.S. Senator provided a copy of the memo to "The New York Times."
January 10, 2018
Steve Bannon Departs Breitbart, Losing His Megaphone
Steve Bannon's tenure at Breitbart came to a crashing end on Tuesday, fueled by outrage over critical comments he made about the president's family and inner circle in a newly published book.
January 9, 2018
Bundys Walk Free After Judge Dismisses Their Case
A judge accused prosecutors of “flagrant misconduct" and" substantial prejudice" in their case against the Nevada ranching family behind a 2014 armed uprising against the federal government.
January 8, 2018
Trump Blasts Bannon, Saying, "He Lost His Mind"
President Trump publicly attacked Steve Bannon, his former chief strategist and a key engineer of his victory in the 2016 presidential election.
January 3, 2018
The Russia Investigations, Explained
Russia's involvement in the election -- and whether any associates of President Trump played a role -- is now the focus of multiple investigations in Washington. Here's where each one stands.
January 3, 2018
In Blow to Government, Judge Declares Mistrial in Bundy Case
A judge’s ruling is the latest blow to the government’s effort to hold the Bundy ranching family accountable for the largest armed uprising against the federal government in modern American history.
December 20, 2017
At Home and Abroad, Trump Moves To Broaden Abortion Fight
An examination of President Trump’s actions on abortion during his first year in office shows the beginning of a broader agenda at home and abroad.
December 14, 2017
How Michael Flynn Changed Trump's Campaign and His Presidency
Michael Flynn’s statements about his contacts with former Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak would spark a chain of events leading to Robert Mueller's appointment as special counsel.
December 1, 2017
Amid U.N. Climate Talks, Trump Officials Attend Event Hosted By Skeptics
As some Trump officials gathered in Germany this week for U.N. talks on climate change, others attended a conference in Texas hosted by climate change skeptics.
November 10, 2017
Millions More Paid To Superstorm Sandy Victims After Fraud Claims
More than two years after allegations of fraud prompted the nation's flood insurance program to re-open the claims process for thousands of victims, the government says it has awarded more than $240 million in additional compensation to homeowners.
November 8, 2017