States sue to pressure Trump to reunite immigrant families

Seventeen states, including New York and California, sued the Trump administration Tuesday to force it to reunite the thousands of immigrant children and parents it separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, as the legal and political pressure on the White House to reconnect families more quickly escalated. The states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, joined Washington, D.C., in filing the lawsuit in federal court in Seattle, arguing that they are being forced to shoulder increased child welfare, education and social services costs.

Donald Trump seeks to rally Republicans around border security message for fall midterms

Donald Trump seeks to rally Republicans around border security message for fall midterms Democrats vow to make President Donald Trump's harsh immigration policies and separation of families their issues as well. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2txS26J WASHINGTON - Despite widespread criticism of family separations at the border , President Donald Trump said Tuesday he thought his tough immigration polices would be a winning issue for Republicans in the November midterm elections.

President Trump Has Harsh Words For Rep. Maxine Waters After Restaurant Controversy Involving Kirstjen Nielsen And Sarah Sanders

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States sue to pressure Trump to reunite immigrant families Source: AP

Seventeen states, including New York and California, sued the Trump administration Tuesday to force it to reunite the thousands of immigrant children and parents it separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, as the legal and political pressure on the White House to reconnect families more quickly escalated. The states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, joined Washington, D.C., in filing the lawsuit in federal court in Seattle, arguing that they are being forced to shoulder increased child welfare, education and social services costs.

New York Today: New York Today: The Primaries

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Low-key Washington insider makes a bid to fix struggling VA

Modest and low-key, Robert Wilkie was hastily dispatched to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs after a furious President Donald Trump fired Secretary David Shulkin amid political infighting at the department. Wilkie wasn't Trump 's first choice to replace Shulkin; his nomination of White House doctor Ronny Jackson withered in the face of late-surfacing allegations of workplace misconduct.

States, immigrant supporters demand family reunifications Source: AP

Seventeen states, including New York and California, sued the Trump administration Tuesday to force it to reunite the thousands of immigrant children and parents it separated at the border, as the legal and political pressure mounted to reconnect families more quickly. "The administration's practice of separating families is cruel, plain and simple," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said in a statement.

Ryan sets House vote on GOP immigration bill for Wednesday

House Speaker Paul Ryan scheduled a long-awaited showdown vote on a broad Republican immigration bill for Wednesday, but is showing little confidence that the package will survive. Underscoring the legislation's weak prospects in his GOP-run chamber, Ryan, R-Wis., declined to answer questions Tuesday about a separate, narrow measure Republicans are privately discussing.

Voters Go to the Polls in 7 States on Tuesday. Here’s What to Watch For.

There will be important primaries or runoff elections on Tuesday in seven states, including New York, where establishment candidates in both parties face tests in colorful, close primary battles. A former congressman on Staten Island will try to regain his seat, hoping Republican voters look past his criminal record as a tax evader.

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson holds press conference on reuniting immigrant families

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will be holding a 12:00 p.m. press conference Monday in the U.S. Capitol Building to discuss his visit Saturday inside a federally-run facility in Homestead, Fla. His team says the facility is holding 70 children who were separated from their families at the border, so Nelson is sharing what he plans to do now to ensure these kids are reunited with their families.

Md. voters to chose Hogan’s Democratic opponent, plus congressional and local races

Maryland Democrats head to the polls Tuesday to choose a nominee to challenge Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, one of several contests across the state that could send a message to the party about the direction it should take. From Bladensburg to Baltimore, progressive candidates are locked in tight battles with party establishment favorites in key races that highlight divisions in the party .

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A top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee said President Donald Trump is using "inhumane" immigration policies to "gin up" his base. "It's wrong to separate babies, to use cruel, inhumane policies in order to gin up your political base," Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Chicago told "This Week" Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos.

Honduran teen missing after walking out of migrant shelter in Texas, authorities say

A 15-year-old boy is missing after walking out of a migrant shelter in southern Texas, according to reports in local and national media. Honduran teen missing after walking out of migrant shelter in Texas, authorities say A 15-year-old boy is missing after walking out of a migrant shelter in southern Texas, according to reports in local and national media.

Some boosters want South Dakota’s Augustana on bigger stage

In this April 6, 2018 photo Augustana University President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin introduces Josh Morton as the new Director of Athletics at a news conference at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. Many supporters of Augustana University hope to see the school move from Division II to Division I athletics.