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Amid his travels to hurricane-battered Florida, President Trump was repeatedly asked to explain what steps he hopes to take on the DACA program.

Republicans Are Happy Trump Ended DACA. They're Less Sure About Deporting DREAMers

7:00am September 17, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Polls broadly suggest that Republicans are more upset about the existence of the DACA program than about the underlying substantive concerns that led to creation of it.

Small Gift, Big Impact: How A Little Cash Changed Our Readers' Lives

7:00am September 17, 2017

by Nurith Aizenman

We asked our readers: Was there ever a time when just a little no-strings cash would have made — or did make — a meaningful difference?

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What's In A (Hispanic-Sounding) Surname? We Gave Our Advice. Here's Yours

6:18am September 17, 2017

by Leah Donnella

Last week, Ask Code Switch heard from a woman who was considering trading her white-sounding last name for her boyfriend's Latino one. Here's a roundup of the best advice we got from our readers.

A sign is held up by the White House in support of the DREAMers and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, on Sept. 5, when Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration will "wind down" DACA.

DACA, A Student's Story: 'They Are The Types Of Immigrants You Want In Your Country'

12:34am September 17, 2017

by Michel Martin

South Koreans make up the majority of DACA applicants coming to the U.S. illegally from Asia. Now that the future of the program is uncertain, DACA holders like Dan Lee are talking about their status.

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People gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., for Saturday's Juggalo March.

A Mostly Typical Saturday In Washington, D.C.: Political Rallies — Plus Juggalos

11:27pm September 16, 2017

by Chris Benderev

Some worried the convergence in the nation's capital of a rally for fans of a rap group and two dueling Trump-related protests would lead to violence. But the gatherings remained mostly peaceful.

The Edge (from left), Bono and Larry Mullen Jr. of rock band U2 will not be bringing their The Joshua Tree World Tour to St. Louis this weekend amid security concerns.

U2, Ed Sheeran Cancel St. Louis Concerts After Protests Over Police Acquittal

10:06pm September 16, 2017

by Marissa Lorusso

Multiple performances have been canceled over safety concerns, amid unrest prompted by the acquittal of a former police officer charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a black man.

U.S. Still Out of Paris Climate Agreement, Despite Conflicting Reports

9:34pm September 16, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

The White House has reaffirmed its position on the climate pact "unless we can re-enter on terms that are more favorable to our country," after reports from AFP and the WSJ that the U.S. would stay.

Delilah Gutierrez holds a sign during a protest against President Trump's efforts to crack down on immigration in San Francisco earlier this year.

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Lawmakers Vote To Make California A 'Sanctuary State'

6:25pm September 16, 2017

by Chris Benderev

The legislation would prohibit California law enforcement officers from communicating with federal immigration enforcement agencies, with some exceptions.

Republicans And Democrats Remain Divided On Fate Of DACA

6:08pm September 16, 2017

As the White House may be inching closer to a deal that will decide the fate of 800,000 DACA recipients, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez shares her viewpoint on the current negotiations.

St. Thomas Continues To Deal With Destruction Caused By Hurricane Irma

6:08pm September 16, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

People in the U.S. Virgin Islands are still reeling more than a week after being hit with the full force of Hurricane Irma. On St. Thomas, water and power have not been restored in many areas.