National
Over 200 allegations of abuse of migrant children; 1 case of Homeland Security disciplining someone
From 2009 to 2014, at least 214 complaints were filed against federal agents for abusing or mistreating migrant children.
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Missouri’s last abortion provider wins reprieve, as judge rules against state
The judge granted the clinic's request for a temporary restraining order and set a hearing date in early June.
7 years ago
Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez team up to ban lawmakers from lobbying
The so-called revolving door of Washington has been spinning for years.
7 years ago
GOP redistricting strategist played role in push for census citizenship question
Thomas Hofeller concluded that adding the question would produce the data needed to redraw political maps that would be "advantageous to Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites."
7 years ago
Old fight, new front: AIDS activists want lower drug prices. Now!
To meet this new moment, Staley says, PrEP4All activists are using some of the same broad tactics as ACT UP, but also increasing their activity behind the scenes.
7 years ago
McConnell would fill potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020, reversal of 2016 stance
Speaking to an audience in Kentucky Monday, McConnell said should a vacancy occur on the court in 2020 — a presidential election year — he would allow a vote.
7 years ago
Progressive, moderate wings of Democratic Party at odds over ‘Medicare for All’
Currently, the main “Medicare for All” proposal in the House calling for guaranteed health insurance for every American has just over 100 co-sponsors.
7 years ago
Listen 4:31San Francisco police chief apologizes for raid on home of freelance journalist
The chief of the San Francisco Police Department, Bill Scott, issued an apology Friday for a recent raid on the home of a freelance journalist.
7 years ago
Hispanic unemployment has hit record lows. But does that mean progress?
Across the U.S. today, there are plenty of jobs. Unemployment for Latinos is at 4.2% — the lowest in recorded history. And their poverty rate has gone down somewhat, to 18.3%.
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Rolling to a halt: Memorial Day motorcycle rally ends 30-year tradition
After a three-decade run, a veteran advocacy group will hold its last motorcycle demonstration ride – called "Rolling Thunder" – in the U.S. capital this Memorial Day weekend.
7 years ago
Federal pipeline safety regulators issue warning on floods and subsidence
The PHMSA advisory bulletin says pipeline incidents caused by erosion have increased in the eastern U.S.
7 years ago
Biden, Sanders highlight familiar split in Democratic party
The split comes down to unity versus anger, restoration versus revolution.
7 years ago
Two new members of Congress from Pa. call for impeachment hearings
As more members of Congress from our region call for impeachment hearings, the issue is dividing local Democrats.
7 years ago
$19.1 billion disaster aid bill stalled after Republican blocks House vote
Texas House Republican Rep. Chip Roy blocked an attempt to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill likely stalling passage of the legislation until Congress returns in June.
7 years ago
In California, agreement on new rules for when police can use deadly force
Civil rights advocates and law enforcement groups have reached an agreement in the California legislature on new rules for when police can use deadly force.
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