Some current and former border officials say a new vast barrier would do little to help agents secure much of the 1,300 miles of remote border that la
The Trump Era
Tracking the Trump administration: campaign; Nov. 8, 2016; the first 100 days; and beyond
Posted inMoney and Politics, The Trump Era
This is how much Trump’s labor pick dislikes minimum wage hikes
Andrew Puzder, President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, really doesn’t like minimum wage increases: He once spent $10,000 to oppose a pay bump of one dollar an hour.
Posted inThe Trump Era, The Wall
The wall: Building a continuous US-Mexico barrier would be a tall order
We’ve been collecting and analyzing data on the current border for years now. Here’s a Q&A to help you understand the job the new president has ahead of him.
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Posted inBorder Patrol, National Security, The Trump Era
Firings, discipline up at border agency
The number of employees fired by U.S. Customs and Border Protection doubled from 2014 to 2015, continuing an upward trend in discipline decisions, according to a new report.
Posted inAccountability, National Security, The Trump Era
Is ‘Mad Dog’ a war criminal? Congressman who served under him says no
Rep. Duncan Hunter criticizes a new report from Reveal that documented incidents in which Marines under Gen. James Mattis’ command in Iraq shot at ambulances and aid workers.
Posted inAccountability, Criminal Justice, Money and Politics, The Trump Era
Did defense secretary nominee James Mattis commit war crimes in Iraq?
Retired Gen. James Mattis led U.S. Marines into battle in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004. Troops under his command committed offenses that have put other mil
Posted inInequality, The Trump Era
Following North Carolina’s lead, Texas GOP unveils so-called bathroom bill
Texas Republicans unveil Senate Bill 6, which would require transgender people to use bathrooms in public schools, government buildings and public universities based on “biological sex.”
Posted inAccountability, Immigration, National Security, The Trump Era
Trump could build registry of 1.4 million Muslims for under $20,000
Major tech firms have joined thousands of individual tech workers in pledging not to assist the incoming Trump administration with the construction of a mandatory registry of Muslims. But there is one small problem: Such a database already exists, and anyone can buy it for less than $20,000.
Posted inBorder Patrol, Immigration, National Security, The Trump Era
Why Border Patrol union members are pumped about Trump – for now
One month after Donald Trump’s stunning win to become the next president of the United States, the emboldened Border Patrol union is still celebrating his victory – and its newfound access to power.
Posted inSustainability, The Trump Era
Will scientists fight back if Trump attacks research?
Some 200 scientists, some wearing crisp, white lab coats, staged a public rally to support climate research and speak out against the incoming Trump administration.