Trump's state department

Shadow of patrolmen along slated wall at US border.

As hundreds more asylum-seekers are sent back to Mexico, rights groups say US policy is illegal

As of Feb. 21, Mexico had accepted 112 Central American asylum-seekers from the US, including 25 minors, according to Tonatiuh Guillén, head of Mexico’s immigration agency.

As hundreds more asylum-seekers are sent back to Mexico, rights groups say US policy is illegal
A gold coin with the letter B stamped amidst green and red wires.

By the numbers: A 2018 money-in-politics index

By the numbers: A 2018 money-in-politics index
Heather Nauert and Mike Pompeo wear navy blue suits and speak with reporters inside a plane.

Trump names former news anchor as new UN ambassador

Trump names former news anchor as new UN ambassador
A mother and son embrace in a library.

For some Iranian families separated by the travel ban, this border library offers brief moments of reunion

For some Iranian families separated by the travel ban, this border library offers brief moments of reunion
Three GM employees at a meeting with worried faces.

GM to slash jobs and production in North America, drawing criticism from Trump and unions

GM to slash jobs and production in North America, drawing criticism from Trump and unions
People trudge through knee-high water carrying children and bags.

Clashing with Trump, US government report says climate change will batter economy

Unless greenhouse gas emissions are sharply curbed, global warming will continue to fuel catastrophic events — it will also cost the US economy hundreds of billions of dollars, according to a congressionally mandated report.

Clashing with Trump, US government report says climate change will batter economy
A woman holds a protest sign in Spanish.

US considers sanctions on Cuba for helping Venezuela's dissent crackdown

Such sanctions would be the first time Washington has targeted a bloc of foreign officials allied with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

US considers sanctions on Cuba for helping Venezuela's dissent crackdown
Migrants sit on top of the US-Mexico border wall.

US judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions

US District Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order against the asylum rules. Tigar's order takes effect immediately, applies nationwide, and lasts until at least Dec. 19.

US judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions
South Korean soldiers stand guard as construction equipment destroys a guard post in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas in Cheorwon, Nov. 15, 2018. 

Should the US lift sanctions against North Korea already?

After an exciting revival, diplomatic relations between North Korea and the United States are sputtering to a standstill — and it’s largely because the US won’t budge on sanctions, some experts say.

Should the US lift sanctions against North Korea already?
US soldiers install a razor wire fence along US-Mexico border.

Migrants face even tighter asylum restrictions with Trump's new order

The order, which goes into effect on Saturday, means that migrants will have to present themselves at US ports of entry to qualify for asylum. Like the travel ban, it will likely be quickly challenged in court.

Migrants face even tighter asylum restrictions with Trump's new order
Trump and Sessions button their blue coats as they stand for the national anthem.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired over Russia probe

Sessions is out after unrelenting criticism from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential race.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired over Russia probe
Image of half of Trump's face with blurry US flag in background.

With Trump stymied at home, Europeans fear more disruption abroad

As Trump's domestic agenda stalls post-midterms, European analysts expect the US president to stoke conflict and confrontation abroad.

With Trump stymied at home, Europeans fear more disruption abroad
A large blue and white sign reads "Vote Here" in Spanish, Chinese and English.

Control of Congress — and verdict on Trump — at stake in US midterms

A series of divisive campaigns marked by fierce clashes over race, immigration and culture have defined 2018 US midterm elections.

Control of Congress — and verdict on Trump — at stake in US midterms
A large group of male migrants from Central America stand in line for food donations

Why does the migrant 'caravan' exist? And how did it come to be?

About 7,000 migrants — mostly from Guatemala and Honduras — are heading to the US. The roots of their plight are connected to a deadly history of US involvement in Central America, says assistant professor Jerry Flores.

Why does the migrant 'caravan' exist? And how did it come to be?
A red map of China seen through a magnifying glass on computer screen showing binary digits

China exports its restrictive internet policies to dozens of countries, says Freedom House

China takes the lead in training governments to adopt censorship policies and tools to curb fake news on the internet.

China exports its restrictive internet policies to dozens of countries, says Freedom House