President Trump’s executive actions on immigration were the leading edge of an effort to upend the United States’ role as a sanctuary for refugees and […]
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Trump Administration Fires U.S. Coast Guard Commandant
The Trump administration fired the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Adm. Linda L. Fagan, within 24 hours of President Trump’s inauguration. The admiral, who […]
After Trump’s Threats, Mexico’s Leader Says She’ll ‘Always Defend’ Her Country
After President Trump signed a blizzard of executive orders, many directed at her country, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico put on a show of her […]
Trump Expands Quick Deportations Across the U.S.
The Trump administration on Tuesday expanded the powers that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have to swiftly remove some undocumented immigrants from the U.S., a […]
Who Is Mariann Edgar Budde, the Bishop Who Made a Plea to Trump?
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, whose direct appeal to President Trump for mercy on behalf of immigrants and the L.G.B.T.Q. community made headlines on Tuesday, was […]
Trump Says He Will Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1
President Trump said on Tuesday that he intended to impose a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports into the United States on Feb. 1, a […]
Change to Birthright Citizenship Would Affect Visa Holders, Too
President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship declares that babies born to many temporary residents of the United States — not just those in the […]
Bishop Tells Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
The bishop at President Donald J. Trump’s inaugural prayer service on Tuesday implored him to “have mercy” on gay, lesbian and transgender children, as well […]
Senate Questionnaire Sheds Light on F.B.I. Pick’s Early Years
Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the F.B.I., has provided fresh details about his life — including legal work on behalf of a […]
A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution
Since his election victory, President Trump has said he would not seek retribution against his perceived enemies. “I’m not looking to go into the past,” […]