DHS Secretary: Spike In Illegal Border Crossings Shows More Money Needed For Wall
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen asked lawmakers to approve a $47.5 billion budget request for her sprawling agency.
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FCC On Hawaii's Bogus Alert: Don't Say 'This Is Not A Drill' During Drills
A final report by the Federal Communications Commission on Hawaii's false missile alert provided analysis into what went wrong and recommendations on how to prevent another mishap.
Former Republican House Speaker Is Advising A Marijuana Corporation
John Boehner used to oppose all uses of marijuana but said on Wednesday that his thinking "has evolved." He said the drug should be available to, among other things, help ailing veterans.
California Deploys National Guard; Troops Already At Texas, Arizona Borders
Gov. Jerry Brown said he will deploy 400 National Guard troops, but they will not enforce immigration laws. Meanwhile, Texas troops have already made their way to the border near Laredo.
In Historic Move At Labor-Skeptic 'Chicago Tribune,' Newsroom Pushes To Form Union
Journalists at the Chicago Tribune say they want to unionize to secure better pay and resources to fulfill their mission. Parent company Tronc sold the LA Times soon after its newsroom unionized.
During Her Confirmation Hearing To Be A Federal Judge, Wendy Vitter Faces Tough Questions
On Wednesday, federal judicial nominee Wendy Vitter attempted to walk back controversial comments she previously made about abortion and birth control.
America's Shrinking Diplomatic Presence In Russia Comes At A Cost For Both Countries
After the most recent round of diplomatic expulsions, the U.S. embassy in Moscow has lost vital staff — including those working on important bilateral issues, like Syria, Ukraine and arms control. For ordinary Russians, the cuts at the embassy mean it's virtually impossible to get a U.S. visa in Moscow anymore.
Why The Number Of Military Aviation Accidents Has Sharply Increased
Over the past five years the number of aviation accidents in the military has skyrocketed. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tara Copp, Pentagon Bureau Chief for the Military Times, about a recent investigation.
What Speaker Ryan's Retirement Means For GOP Efforts To Maintain House Majority
House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to retire is throwing House Republicans into chaos at a time when the party is deeply worried about losing control of that chamber.
Lawmakers Ask Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Tougher Questions As Testimony Continues
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It's his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.