SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The operator of an immigrant stash house in Laredo, Texas, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy in the case of a deadly…
Democrats won’t hold spending deadline for ‘Dreamers’
Top Democrats said this week that they won’t insist on forcing a solution for illegal immigrant “Dreamers” as part of this month’s spending fight. But…
ICE detains DC-area immigration activist in Arizona
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) – Immigration rights activists are protesting the detention of a prominent Washington-area organizer in Arizona after she appeared for what she thought…
June special election set after California lawmaker resigns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The special primary election to replace a senator who resigned amid sexual harassment allegations will be June 5, the same day…
Former New Mexico senator starts prison term for corruption
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Former New Mexico state Sen. Phil Griego has begun serving a jail term for fraud, bribery and other convictions stemming…
S. Korea leader sees more obstacles ahead to disarm N. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korea’s president says many “critical moments” still lie ahead to end the nuclear crisis despite North Korea’s recent outreach…
Rick Scott treads carefully on gun control ahead of potential Senate run
If Florida Gov. Rick Scott has a reputation for anything, it’s keeping a cool head in a crisis. How he is navigating the latest may…
Head of VA New England resigns
BOSTON (AP) – The director of the Veteran Affairs’ New England Healthcare System has resigned on Wednesday after continued critique of the quality of care…
Obamacare premiums to increase over Congressional disagreements
Everyone in Washington wants to slash health insurance premiums under Obamacare, but key players can’t seem to agree on the terms, leaving the push in…
Lawsuit against California mirrors Arizona immigration fight
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The Trump administration’s lawsuit against California over state laws aimed at protecting immigrants makes the same argument the Obama administration made…