Military Widows Find Hope And Understanding Together
In the past, women seeking help from the American Widow Project were young women whose husbands had been killed in combat. Today, their husbands are dying on U.S. soil.
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Federal Judge Stays Trump Travel Order, But Many Visas Already Revoked
Some 60,000 visas were canceled, says the State Department, a number higher than previous estimates of how many people had been barred from entering. The White House promised a quick legal response.
National Panel Advises Judges On People Who Can't Pay Court Fees
Jurisdictions around the country are receiving guidelines that urge courts find alternatives to jail for defendants who can't pay fines linked to minor, nonviolent offenses such as traffic tickets.
That 'Valuable Intel' From The Yemen Raid? It Was 10 Years Old
Eager to defend a counterterrorism raid that killed civilians and one U.S. sailor, the Pentagon found it was touting a decade-old video. But it insists the operation was still worth launching.
Kansas City Clergyman Seeks Way To Pastor Across The Political Divide
The Rev. Adam Hamilton of the largest U.S. Methodist church says sermonizing about politics is both a challenge and an obligation. His congregation is split between Trump supporters and critics.
Bogus 'Bowling Green Massacre' Claim Snarls Trump Adviser Conway
"I bet it's brand new information to people," Kellyanne Conway said of her false claim that a massacre by two Iraqis prompted a six-month halt to the Iraqi refugee program under President Obama.
Is Trump Tweeting From a 'Secure' Smartphone? The White House Won't Say
Cybersecurity experts agree that if President Trump is using his old Android smartphone, it poses a big risk. The same experts say there are ways for Trump to tweet securely.
Advocates Fear Trump's Stance Against Media Will Block Flow Of Information
News organizations have objected to what they see as the new Trump White House's rhetorical stance against journalism. But transparency advocates say there's a larger concern: the potential constriction of the flow of information to the public.
Trump Adviser Attempts To Recover From 'Bowling Green Massacre' Gaffe
Thursday night on MSNBC, Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway referred to the "Bowling Green Massacre" to defend the president's restrictions on refugees. In fact, there was no massacre.
Federal Courts Consider Legal Challenges To Trump's Immigration Ban
As federal courts begin to consider the legality of President Trump's refugee ban, immigrant lawyers and advocates provide updates on the litigation filed across the country. Meanwhile, protesters are staging events against the ban during noontime prayers at mosques and other locales in more than a dozen states.