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President Donald Trump is exaggerating the achievements of his Singapore summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, claiming the North has destroyed missile launch sites and no longer has "rockets flying over the place." That's a distorted picture.
Democratic lawmakers vowed Sunday to end the "evil" separation of migrant children from their parents when they are apprehended at the US border, as First Lady Melania Trump made a rare political plea to end the deeply controversial practice. The "zero-tolerance" border security policy implemented by her husband President Donald Trump's administration has sparked outrage on both sides of the political aisle and took on particular resonance as America celebrated Father's Day.
"This must not be who we are as a nation," said Representative Jerrold Nadler, one of seven members of Congress from New York and New Jersey who met with five detainees inside the facility, including three who said they had young relatives removed from their care after seeking asylum at the border. The event in the city of Elizabeth came as news stories highlighting the family separations intensified political pressure on the White House, even from some of President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans.
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on Sunday, June 17, 2018, distanced the Trump administration from responsibility for separating migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, even though the administration put in place and could easily end a policy that has led to a spike in cases of split and distraught families. [SUSAN WALSH/AP PHOTO, FILE] White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on Sunday, June 17, 2018, distanced the Trump administration from responsibility for separating migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, even though the administration put in place and could easily end a policy that has led to a spike in cases of split and distraught families.
There is much concern from those against the House-passed FIRST STEP Act that it will cause a plethora of chaos and more gang-riddled communities due to its attempt to reduce recidivism. The bill is using methods which have worked quite well in Texas, Georgia, and other Republican-led states in not only reducing crime but also averting expected corrections costs.
For a moment last week, it looked as though the ever-diminishing moderate wing of the Republican Party would assert itself after years of being pushed around by radical right-wingers and a GOP establishment scared of the extremists. But when the chips were down, the moderate bloc in the House could not gather the last few signatures it needed to force a vote on mainstream bills to protect the "dreamers," immigrants who came to this country as children and now are at risk of deportation.
Take a trip over to Gothenburg State Bank for a live remote from 11:30am to 1:30pm to catch a glimpse of our 2018 Jeep Wrangler and receive a chance to make it your own! Come to the Farnam Founder Days parade to see the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. We'll be throwing candy and after the parade stop by our table to enter for a chance to win the jeep! Come and join us at the Cozad Arts Festival from 1pm to 3pm to enter for a chance to win our 2018 Jeep Wrangler! - Melania Trump, who typically shies away from the political spotlight, waded into the controversial immigration debate when her office released a statement Sunday saying she "hates to see children separated from their families."
Divided GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill are trying to show results on the issue of illegal immigration ahead of midterm elections WASHINGTON-A Trump administration policy of separating immigrant children from adults at the southern border is putting pressure on Republicans and threatening to engulf broader negotiations on Capitol Hill about dealing with those already in the U.S. illegally.
First lady Melania Trump has waded into the emotional controversy over policies enacted by her husband's administration that have increased the number of migrant children being separated from their parents. Mrs Trump's spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said the first lady believes "we need to be a country that follows all laws", but also one "that governs with heart".
Democrats expanded their campaign Sunday to spotlight the Trump administration's forced separation of migrant children from their families at the U.S. border, trying to compel a change of policy and gain political advantage five months before midterm elections. Against a notable silence on the part of many Republicans who usually defend President Trump, Democratic lawmakers fanned out across the country, visiting a detention center outside New York City and heading to Texas to inspect facilities where children have been detained.
Javier Solano and his granddaughter Rachel Chajon 2 of Somerset attend the Father's Day Rally forFamily Unity, organized by immigration rights advocates, outside of the Elizabeth Detention Center. Chajon's father, a citizen of Guatemala, was picked up by ICE ten months ago outside of their home.
"As a mother, as a Catholic, as somebody who's got a consciencea I will tell you that nobody likes this policy," Conway said on NBC's "Meet the Press." "Congress passed the law that it is a crime to enter this country illegally.
A Fox News religious panel clashed on Sunday over a Trump administration policy that separates immigrant children from their parents. During a panel discussion with four religious leaders, Fox News host Pete Hegseth noted that Attorney General Jeff Sessions had used the Bible to defend Trump's immigration policy.
Susan Margaret Collins Sunday Shows preview: Lawmakers, Trump allies discuss Russia probe, migrant family separation Ernst, Fischer to square off for leadership post Democrats seize on DOJ's ObamaCare decision ahead of midterms MORE said Sunday she does not support a Trump administration policy that has resulted in the separation of families who cross the border illegally, calling it "inconsistent" with American values. Collins said she's still waiting to hear from the Trump administration with more information on the practice.
A New Jersey Republican running for an open U.S. House seat said a video recording of him was taken out of context and that it's "un-American" to use diversity as a benchmark for fairness. Seth Grossman has faced criticism from both Democrats, including Gov. Phil Murphy, and Republicans after the video surfaced of him saying "diversity is a bunch of crap."
The Capitol is seen in Washington, Friday, June 15, 2018. The push toward immigration votes in the House is intensifying the divide among Republicans on one of the party's most animating issues __ and fueling concerns that a voter backlash could cost the party control of the House in November.
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America's first ladies, current and former, have weighed in on the "zero tolerance" policy that is separating families seeking asylum in the United States. What the first ladies have to say about 'zero tolerance' immigration policy America's first ladies, current and former, have weighed in on the "zero tolerance" policy that is separating families seeking asylum in the United States.
This artwork by M. Ryder refers to how the election of Donald Trump has led to a division in the country. This artwork by M. Ryder refers to how the election of Donald Trump has led to a division in the country.
A migrant receives assistance from a Spanish Red Cross member upon her arrival aboard a Spanish coast guard ship at Tarifa's harbor, June 14, 2018. Hundreds of migrants including minors and pregnant women have been rescued in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar by the Spanish coast guard.