Trump administration opens new legal front in battle against ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions
The Trump administration is turning to federal courts to force state and local officials to turn over records about immigrants in custody in a novel effort to circumvent so-called “sanctuary” policies.
What are ‘sanctuary’ cities and why is Trump targeting them?
U.S. Republican President Donald Trump has intensified his administration’s fight in recent weeks against Democratic-led “sanctuary” jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Supreme Court bars lawsuit over cross-border shooting of Mexican teen
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a lawsuit against a Border Patrol agent for fatally shooting a 15-year-old Mexican boy on Mexican soil from across the border in Texas, refusing to open the door for foreign nationals to pursue civil rights case…
Weinstein stays at hospital a day after his sexual assault conviction
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was receiving medical attention at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan on Tuesday, his spokesman said, a day after a New York jury convicted him of sexual assault and rape in a stunning victory for the #MeToo movement….
U.S. Senate Democrats seeking at least $3.1 bln to battle coronavirus
The U.S. Congress must pass legislation providing at least $3.1 billion in new funding to respond to concerns over the coronavirus, far beyond the Trump administration’s request, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.
U.S. says Iran may have suppressed ‘vital details’ on coronavirus outbreak
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday said the United States was “deeply concerned” Iran may have covered up details about the spread of coronavirus, and he called on all nations to “tell the truth” about the epidemic.
FDA identified 20 drugs with shortage risks due to coronavirus outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has contacted producers of about 20 drugs that either source all of their main ingredients from or are finished in China to gauge if they will face shortages due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Buttigieg wins endorsement from South Carolina newspaper
The State newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, has endorsed Pete Buttigieg for the Democratic Party presidential nomination ahead of Saturday’s primary contest there, calling him the best candidate to unite Americans.
Weinstein stays at hospital for ‘chest pain’ a day after his sexual assault conviction
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was receiving medical attention for chest pain at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan on Tuesday, his spokesman said, a day after a New York jury convicted him of sexual assault and rape in a stunning victory for the #…
Sanders to be in focus at South Carolina debate as rivals aim to slow his surge
Surging front-runner Bernie Sanders will be in the hot seat at the Democratic debate in South Carolina on Tuesday, when his six presidential rivals try to derail his growing momentum before the next big round of nominating contests.
