German parliament moves to deter migrants from 4 nations
BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers have approved a government plan to declare three North African nations and Georgia safe countries of origin, a move meant...
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Government may have split up thousands more migrant families than it acknowledged
"The total number and current status of all children separated from their parents or guardians ... is unknown," according to the report. It could be...
As Trump pushes for wall, authorities find drug tunnels under U.S.-Mexico border
"These tunnels underscore the futility of the current debate" over the border wall, said David Shirk, an international relations professor, of the tunnels found just...
New milestone in King County: Immigrant population tops 500,000 | FYI Guy
Almost half of the county's growth since 2010 is made up of people born outside of the United States. Only two other counties have seen...
Trump says changes coming in US handling of high-tech visas
In a tweet, President Donald Trump said those who hold the temporary H1-B visas can “rest assured” because changes were coming that will bring “both...
Mexico to regulate 370 illegal crossings on Guatemala border
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government has pledged to put guards at some 370 illegal crossing points along the country's southern border with Guatemala. The...
Facing pressure, networks fact-check Trump speech
NEW YORK (AP) — Television pundits moved swiftly to correct or challenge President Donald Trump following Tuesday's Oval Office speech on the proposed border wall,...
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