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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients and other young immigrants rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington in March. A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration's effort to end the program.

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Federal Appeals Court Deals Trump Another Setback On DACA

10:59pm November 08, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is the first appellate court to rule on ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Judges rejected government arguments that the court has no jurisdiction.

Migrants from Central America ride in a truck Monday as they travel toward the U.S. on the Mexico City-Puebla highway. Thursday, the Trump administration issued new a new rule for asylum-seekers.

Trump Administration Seeks To Limit Asylum-Seekers With New Rule

7:50pm November 08, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The change announced on Thursday is designed to prohibit migrants who cross the border outside of designated entry points from seeking asylum in the U.S. It is almost certain to face legal challenges.

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Bernie Sanders, pictured in 2016, insists progressive proposals touted by candidates in 2018 midterms demonstrates strength of movement in key battleground states

Politics & Government

Bernie Sanders Clarifies Comments About Racism Hurting Black Candidates

4:55pm November 08, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Sanders accuses Republicans who ran against Stacey Abrams in Georgia and Andrew Gillum in Florida of using racist strategies after he initially said voters were uncomfortable backing black candidates.

President Donald Trump speaks to CNN journalist Jim Acosta during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington.

White House Revokes Press Pass Of CNN's Jim Acosta

9:39pm November 07, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

The White House accused Acosta of "putting his hands" on an aide during a press conference in which he repeatedly challenged the president.

The White House seen on Election Day 2018.

Politics & Government

Trump Lashes Out During Combative Press Conference

1:28pm November 07, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The president mocked Republicans who lost Tuesday night and went after Democrats and the media.

President Trump arrives at a campaign rally Monday in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Democratic Control Of The House Is Trouble For Trump, And 6 Other Election Takeaways

10:37am November 07, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

The biggest story of the night is that Democrats took back the House. That will stop President Trump's agenda in its tracks unless he compromises with the other side.

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., celebrates the party's wins in the House of Representatives. Pelosi plans to run for speaker now that Democrats will control the House.

Politics & Government

House Democrats Vow To 'Drain Swamp' And Bring 'Accountability'

5:40am November 07, 2018

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said the first order of business will be a vote on campaign finance reform. House committees also will launch investigations of Trump administration officials.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky talks to reporters after the Senate voted to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh on Oct. 6.

Republicans Keep Senate Majority As Democrats Make Gains In The House

11:28pm November 06, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

With solid wins by GOP candidates in states President Trump won handily in 2016, Senate Republicans maintain their majority in the Senate. Democrats are steadily picking up House seats.

President Trump shakes hands with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy during a rally this summer. If Republicans keep their majority, McCarthy could be the next speaker of the House.

Politics & Government

'Miserable And Emboldened': If Republicans Lose The House, They'll Be On Defense

3:19pm November 05, 2018

Keeping control of the House would validate President Trump's governing style and mean full speed ahead for his agenda. But if the GOP loses its majority it will need to protect Trump.

People line up to cross into the United States to begin the process of applying for asylum near the San Ysidro Port of Entry in Tijuana, Mexico. President Trump has threatened to close the border to asylum-seekers.

FACT CHECK: Migrants Are Not Overwhelming The Southwest Border

6:28pm November 02, 2018

by Joel Rose

Days before the midterm elections, President Trump threatened to close the Southwest border to asylum-seekers. Immigration experts say his remarks were filled with false and misleading statements.

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