Serena Marshall
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Doctor compares conditions at immigrant holding centers to 'torture facilities'
Lawyers and a doctor given access to the facilities described awful conditions. → Read More
Cuba without a Castro: What comes next as the revolutionary dynasty ends?
For the first time in more than 50 years, Cuba won't be led by a Castro. → Read More
U.S. military on border would have limited role
President Donald Trump wants to deploy the U.S. military to protect the border with Mexico while the new border wall is built. → Read More
'Long way to go' on DACA compromise bill, leading Democratic negotiator says
Top Senate negotiators, feverishly working behind closed doors in recent days, say Republican leadership, including the president, has committed to bring a bipartisan deal to the floor in January to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, though prospects for such a... → Read More
5 conspiracy theories Trump has promoted over the years
President Donald Trump has a history of casually repeating what he hears or reads, some of which fall into the realm of conspiracy theories. He is also now, sources told ABC News, privately questioning the authenticity of the 2005 "Access Hollywood" video in which he made vulgar comments about... → Read More
7 Times Donald Trump Made False or Unsubstantiated Claims
President Donald Trump faced criticism this week over claims he made about two separate phone calls: one with the leader of the Boy Scouts of America and another with the president of Mexico. The president's seemingly untruthful statements join a list of his previous ungrounded claims, coming as he... → Read More
Obama, Democrats push open enrollment period
With the open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act beginning today, former President Barack Obama released an ad encouraging Americans to buy health care insurance and remain insured under his signature law. “It’s November 1st, which means today is the first day to get covered for 2018,”... → Read More
Trump leaning toward ending DACA program for undocumented immigrants brought to US as children: Sources
President Donald Trump is leaning toward ending a U.S. immigration policy the Obama administration started for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, according to multiple sources. The president's decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program,... → Read More
Nearly 700 Miles of Fencing at the US-Mexico Border Already Exist
President Donald Trump's longtime campaign promise of building a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border could be one step closer to fruition after he signed an executive order today announcing a series of steps to deter "illegal immigration from Central America." But some 700 miles of border fencing had... → Read More
Fact-Checking President Donald Trump's Inaugural Address
During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump made a number of claims about the state of the nation as he takes office. Trump echoed themes from his campaign, painting a bleak picture of some aspects of American life, but also offering his presidency as a way forward for those who he says... → Read More
Obama Administration Ending 'Wet Foot, Dry Foot' Policy for Cubans
The Obama administration has ended the Clinton-era policy known as "wet foot, dry foot," which allows Cubans special immigration status just days before he leaves office. The change in the policy would effectively mean Cubans are treated like other immigrants in that those who enter the United... → Read More
Obama to Give His Farewell Speech in Chicago
President Obama is preparing to give his farewell speech from his home city of Chicago. "I'll go home to Chicago to say my grateful farewell to you, even if you can't be there in person," he said in an email announcing the Tuesday, January 10 speech. He said his farewell speech, like a peaceful... → Read More
Russian Foreign Minister Proposes Expelling 35 US Diplomats in Response to Obama Sanctions
Russia's retribution against President Barack Obama's sanctions is beginning to take root. The country's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, proposed Friday in televised remarks that president Vladimir Putin expel 35 US diplomats: 31 from the American embassy in Moscow and 4 from the American... → Read More
5 Takeaways From Michelle Obama's Chat With Oprah
Michelle Obama talked to Oprah in her last solo interview as first lady. → Read More
Obama: I Suspect Trump's Definition of Political Correctness Is 'Different Than Mine'
President Barack Obama tackles the polarizing issue of political correctness in a new interview, addressing how he and Donald Trump differ in their perspective. In an interview with NPR's "Morning Edition," conducted last Thursday but airing in its entirety on Monday, Obama addressed whether he... → Read More
Hillary Clinton Jokes at Her Own Expense for Harry Reid's Retirement
Hillary Clinton didn’t shy away from some dark humor in her opening remarks at retiring Sen. Harry Reid’s tribute and portrait unveiling today. “This is not exactly the speech at the Capitol I hoped to be giving after the election,” she said. “But after a few weeks of taking selfies in the woods,... → Read More
Chemical Regulations: What Is Really in Your Makeup?
Only 11 chemicals have ever been regulated by the FDA for use in cosmetics. → Read More
Young Immigrants Who Came Out of Shadows Now Fear Having to Go Back In
They remember exactly where they were when it was announced. President Obama in the Rose Garden on June 15, 2012, talking directly to the camera as he gave young people who were brought to the U.S. as undocumented immigrant children a way to get free of the constant fear of deportation. “It makes... → Read More
President Obama Hopes President-Elect Trump Will 'Stand Up' to Russia if Necessary
He hopes Trump doesn't take a political approach to dealing with Russia. → Read More
Obama Says He Knew Americans Were Angry Before Election
Did President Barack Obama recognize the anger and frustration among the American people before the election of Donald Trump? "Of course I did," Obama said today in a news conference in Athens. The president sought to make the case that "globalization, combined with technology," has led to... → Read More