Groups say U.S. census citizenship question was designed to influence elections
The Trump administration concealed evidence that its proposal to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 U.S. census was intended to help Republicans draw favorable electoral maps, according to immigrant advocacy groups that sued the administratio…
Japan finmin: No comment on Trump’s new tariff plan on Mexico
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Friday declined to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump’s remark that the United States would impose new tariffs on all imports from Mexico unless illegal immigration from the country was stopped.
Japan automaker shares hit as Trump announces tariffs on Mexico imports
Shares in Japan’s major automakers sank on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will impose a 5% tariff on all imports from Mexico from next month, as the move was seen affecting vehicles made in Mexico and sold north of the …
Trump to impose 5% tariff on Mexican imports over illegal immigration
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will impose a 5% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico starting on June 10 until illegal immigration across the southern border is stopped.
More asylum seekers sue Trump administration over prolonged U.S. detention
A group of detained asylum seekers sued the U.S. government on Thursday claiming immigration officials in five southern states are systematically denying them parole.
Attorney General Barr says Mueller ‘could’ve reached a decision’ on obstruction
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who led a probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, could have reached a decision on whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice, but chose not to.
Trump ready to threaten Mexico with tariffs over immigration: Washington Post
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to threaten Mexico with tariffs to put pressure on the country to crack down on migrants seeking asylum in the United States, although some White House officials are trying to talk him out of the move, the Washi…
U.S. disaster aid bill blocked again as Republican objects
A U.S. Republican lawmaker on Thursday blocked a $19.1 billion package to help Americans recover from a string of natural disasters, delaying passage for at least a few more days until the full House of Representatives can vote on it next week.
Trump ready to threaten Mexico with tariffs over immigration: Washington Post
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to threaten Mexico with tariffs in an effort to get the country to crack down on migrants seeking asylum in the United States, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.
U.S. judge rejects Trump administration move to start wall construction
A federal judge rejected on Thursday an effort by the Trump administration to begin construction on a wall on the border with Mexico while it appeals a ruling that found funding for the wall was likely not authorized by Congress.
