Morning News Brief
The White House is using the separation of migrant children from their parents at the border to pressure Democrats on immigration legislation. The president threatens tariffs on more Chinese goods.
Politics & Government
Trump Threatens Tariffs On $200 Billion Of Chinese Goods
In the latest move in a nascent trade war, the president announced he wanted to impose a 10 percent tariff on more Chinese products, in addition to the $50 billion announced Friday.
Senators In Both Parties Find Ammunition In Justice Department IG Report
The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Michael Horowitz and Christopher Wray about how the FBI and Department of Justice handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server.
Defiant Homeland Security Secretary Defends Family Separations
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen went before reporters at the White House to defend the controversial practice, as more Republicans joined Democrats in criticizing the administration.
House GOP Immigration Bill Would Modify — But Not End — Child Detentions
Under the legislation, children would be held in the same place as their parents if the parents are detained. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., says he'd back a compromise bill.
Yes, The Trump Administration Does Have A Policy That Separates Migrant Families
The Trump administration says it does not have a policy of family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border, but the administration has selected and is now defending a course of action, which by definition, is a policy.
Justice Department Inspector General Testifies Before Senators
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz takes questions from lawmakers, for the first time since he issued the internal review of the departments handling of the Hillary Clinton email server investigation.
Secretary of State Pompeo Faces Questions On Growing Number Of Trade Disputes
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is guilty of an "unprecedented level of larceny." He made his comments to a business group in Detroit. It comes amid increased trade tensions with China, the European Union, Canada and Mexico.
Outcry Continues Over Parents Being Separated From Their Children At Border
Backlash is growing against the Trump administration's policies that separate children from parents arrested crossing the border. The administration has set up a tent city for unaccompanied minors outside the town of Tornillo, Texas. Members of Congress led a march in protest Sunday.
Trump Administration Says It Has No Choice In Separating Migrant Families
President Trump continues to blame Democrats for the separation of parents and children at the U.S.-Mexico border. Though a policy shift by his administration is what led to these actions.