The president’s opposition puts Washington back at an impasse.
immigration
Posted inNation & World
Trump reaches deal to require asylum seekers wait in Mexico while claims are processed
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told lawmakers in prepared remarks that the administration is preparing to implement an accord with Mexico’s new leftist government.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump won’t commit to signing bill to avoid government shutdown
A White House spokesperson says the president wants money for a border wall, but even Republicans say they aren’t sure what he wants.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Leaders negotiating on border wall after Trump backs off shutdown threat
A White House spokesperson, meanwhile, says Trump has asked other departments to find money in their budgets for a border wall.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Will child’s death at the border finally end our immigration gulag?
This administration is responsible for the misery it has caused among people guilty of nothing more than seeking safety and a better life.
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Migrant child’s death highlights communications problems at border
The 7-year-old girl from Guatemala died in U.S. custody; it’s not clear how much her father understood of the form he signed stating she was in good health.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump hit a hard wall in meeting with Democratic leaders
The opposition’s ‘mistrust and clarify’ approach kept the discussion focused on sticking to the truth.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: There’s a name for Democrats’ strategy on border wall
Their unconditional opposition to Trump’s proposal doesn’t show integrity – but insanity.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Nancy Pelosi edges closer to winning House speakership
Her showdown with President Trump in the Oval Office over border wall funding seems to have boosted her stature in the party.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud
Marena Mushero, 28, of Hampden received hundreds of dollars in exchange for marrying a man from Nepal to evade immigration laws, the U.S. attorney says.