Tag: Government policy
Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surge
WASHINGTON — Delegation trips to the border. Apocalyptic warnings. A flurry of new conferences.
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Emergency sites for migrant children raising safety concerns
<p>McALLEN, Texas — The U.S. government has stopped taking immigrant teenagers to a converted camp for oilfield workers in West Texas as it faces...
Despite headwinds, House set to OK Dems’ immigration bills
WASHINGTON — Democrats seem poised to claim victory in the House’s first votes this year on immigration, but moving legislation on the divisive issue...
UK foreign secretary: Democracy in retreat around the world
<p>LONDON — Democracy is “in retreat” globally and facing the greatest threat since the end of the Cold War, Britain’s Foreign Secretary said Wednesday...
EU chief warns of action to protect pledged vaccine supplies
<p>BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive warned Wednesday that the EU would not hesitate to take action, including possible export restrictions, to ensure...
Critics say rail facility bailout would help Hoeven’s bank
<p>BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature is considering giving $10 million to an intermodal rail facility, a move backers say will reduce shipping...
Child border crossings surging, straining US facilities
WASHINGTON — A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive, with the head of Homeland Security acknowledging...
Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea on Wednesday,...
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe has book out in September
NEW YORK — The new chief scientist at the Nature Conservancy, Katharine Hayhoe, has written a book about climate change.
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Senate confirms Katherine Tai as Biden’s top trade envoy
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as the top U.S. trade envoy in an overwhelming bipartisan vote on Wednesday . She will be...