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Jan 12, 2018
Media outlets won't censor Trump, who attacked protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries - The Washington Post
Media outlets won't censor Trump, who attacked protections for immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries - The Washington Post: When language of that sort comes from the president of the United States, it usually gets more leeway.
Immigration talks founder after White House rejects deal and Trump insults foreign countries - The Washington Post
Immigration talks founder after White House rejects deal and Trump insults foreign countries - The Washington Post: A bipartisan group of senators had offered an opening bid to resolve the status of young undocumented immigrants, border security and restrictions on legal migration. Then, the president made a reference to ‘shithole countries.’
Jan 11, 2018
Sam's Club closings nationwide affect 260 stores - CBS News
Sam's Club closings nationwide affect 260 stores - CBS News: Walmart abruptly closed up to 260 of its wholesale stores on the same day it gave other workers a raise
Scarborough: Trump 'destroying' GOP 'for years to come' | TheHill
Scarborough: Trump 'destroying' GOP 'for years to come' | TheHill: MSNBC host Joe Scarborough says that President Trump is doing long-term damage to the GOP.
Senators on verge of bipartisan immigration deal | TheHill
Senators on verge of bipartisan immigration deal | TheHill: A bipartisan group of senators appears to be on the verge of clinching a deal on immigration, signaling an agreement could be released as soon as Thursday.
Immigration Agents Target 7-Eleven Stores in Push to Punish Employers - The New York Times
Immigration Agents Target 7-Eleven Stores in Push to Punish Employers - The New York Times: Agents visited 98 franchises around the country, arresting 21 people and demanding paperwork as they seek out employers who hire undocumented workers.
Canada Attacks U.S. Tariffs by Taking Case to World Trade Organization - The New York Times
Canada Attacks U.S. Tariffs by Taking Case to World Trade Organization - The New York Times: A sweeping challenge to the Trump administration’s “America First” policies could add to tensions already frayed by Nafta negotiations.
Head-Spinning Days for Young Immigrants as Lawmakers and Judges Debate Their Fate - The New York Times
Head-Spinning Days for Young Immigrants as Lawmakers and Judges Debate Their Fate - The New York Times: Hundreds of thousands of immigrants are watching anxiously as judges and lawmakers jockey over policy.
House Republicans’ Hard-Line Immigration Stand Clashes With Trump Overture - The New York Times
House Republicans’ Hard-Line Immigration Stand Clashes With Trump Overture - The New York Times: A new proposal from House Republicans underscored how deep the divisions are between and within the two parties on immigration — just days before a deadline for a deal.
States Push Back After Net Neutrality Repeal - The New York Times
States Push Back After Net Neutrality Repeal - The New York Times: At least six, including California, New York and Washington, are considering bills to restore protections that the F.C.C. ended, but political and legal obstacles may stand in the way.
Trump Officials, After Rejecting Obama Medicare Model, Adopt One Like It - The New York Times
Trump Officials, After Rejecting Obama Medicare Model, Adopt One Like It - The New York Times: The Trump administration has unveiled a Medicare program that closely resembles the Obama-era efforts to change the way doctors and hospitals are paid.
Iran Eases Death Penalty for Drug Crimes, Saving Potentially Thousands of Lives - The New York Times
Iran Eases Death Penalty for Drug Crimes, Saving Potentially Thousands of Lives - The New York Times: A rare overhaul by Iran’s hard-line dominated judiciary came amid domestic and international pressure to reduce its executions, which are second only to China’s.
Ecuador grants WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange citizenship - The Washington Post
Ecuador grants WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange citizenship - The Washington Post: But the WikiLeaks founder remained in Ecuador’s embassy, where he sought refuge five years ago, because he is still wanted by British authorities.
In Trump’s America, ‘acting Muslim’ is more dangerous than ever - The Washington Post
In Trump’s America, ‘acting Muslim’ is more dangerous than ever - The Washington Post: When Trump said ‘Islam hates us,’ he may as well have been declaring open season on Muslims.
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