Jeff Sessions

an aerial view of a tent camp for detained migrant children in the US

Family separation under ‘zero-tolerance’ policy could leave lasting trauma in children, pediatric doctor says

It has become a hot-button topic in American politics. But beyond the numbers of children being separated from their parents at the border are very real, long-term effects from toxic stress, one expert says.

Family separation under ‘zero-tolerance’ policy could leave lasting trauma in children, pediatric doctor says
Merkley in Texas

Oregon senator is denied access to a migrant children's center in Texas

Oregon senator is denied access to a migrant children's center in Texas
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, April 27, 2017.

Trump says he never would have appointed Sessions if he had known he would recuse himself over Russia

Trump says he never would have appointed Sessions if he had known he would recuse himself over Russia
Master Grower Ryan Douglas waters marijuana plants in a growing room at Tweed Marijuana Inc. in Smith's Falls, Ontario.

Is marijuana a secret weapon against the opioid epidemic?

Is marijuana a secret weapon against the opioid epidemic?
Marijuana displayed at a store

President Trump, will you be cracking down on the billion-dollar marijuana industry?

President Trump, will you be cracking down on the billion-dollar marijuana industry?
Sessions sworn in attorney general

Trump declares 'new era of justice,' swears in attorney general

Trump has been able to demonstrate a steady level of support from Republicans in Congress, who have almost unanimously backed his key administration appointments.

Trump declares 'new era of justice,' swears in attorney general
Sessions confirmation

Watch live: Senators to vote on Jeff Sessions for attorney general

Tensions have soared in the few weeks since Trump took office, particularly over the process of confirming his cabinet nominees.

Watch live: Senators to vote on Jeff Sessions for attorney general
Trump cabinet appointees

Watch live: Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees

The US Senate began confirmation hearings for key nominees to Donald Trump's cabinet Tuesday, amid concerns many of the president-elect's picks haven't been fully vetted over ethics, or made full financial disclosures.

Watch live: Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees