ShareA group of children in the U.S. are calling on the government to release immigrant kids and families held under federal custody amid the coronavirus pandemic, warning that their health and safety is being put at risk.In a video published online calling on Americans to push their elected officials to take action, children share a message of solidarity with detained kids and families in the U.S., assuring them: "We want you to know that you do have friends in America and you do have people that love and care about you.""Now, more than ever, during this time of COVID, we know how...…ShareA group of children in the U.S. are calling on the government to release immigrant kids and families held under federal custody amid the coronavirus pandemic, warning that their health and safety is being put at risk.In a video published online calling on Americans to push their elected officials to take action, children share a message of solidarity with detained kids and families in the U.S., assuring them: "We want you to know that you do have friends in America and you do have people that love and care about you.""Now, more than ever, during this time of COVID, we know how...WW…

ShareThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving ahead with a plan to send Border Patrol "SWAT" teams out to sanctuary cities in an effort to track down undocumented immigrants that benefit from policies barring local law enforcement from assisting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.Speaking with Greta Van Susteren on Full Court Press in an episode published online on Sunday, DHS acting Secretary Chad Wolf said Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) teams would be deployed to a number of sanctuary cities across the country."Their SWAT job is not their only job,"...…ShareThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving ahead with a plan to send Border Patrol "SWAT" teams out to sanctuary cities in an effort to track down undocumented immigrants that benefit from policies barring local law enforcement from assisting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.Speaking with Greta Van Susteren on Full Court Press in an episode published online on Sunday, DHS acting Secretary Chad Wolf said Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) teams would be deployed to a number of sanctuary cities across the country."Their SWAT job is not their only job,"...WW…

ShareFormer South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg ended his presidential bid on Sunday night, announcing the "difficult decision" in an emotional speech.Thanking supporters for helping him make historic wins in the primary race, Buttigieg, who became the first openly gay candidate to run a major presidential campaign, to "ensure that we have a new Democratic president."With the former mayor leaving his supporters to turn to another candidate in the crowded Democratic race, a recent poll conducted ahead of Buttigieg's exit shines a light on who might stand to benefit most from his...…ShareFormer South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg ended his presidential bid on Sunday night, announcing the "difficult decision" in an emotional speech.Thanking supporters for helping him make historic wins in the primary race, Buttigieg, who became the first openly gay candidate to run a major presidential campaign, to "ensure that we have a new Democratic president."With the former mayor leaving his supporters to turn to another candidate in the crowded Democratic race, a recent poll conducted ahead of Buttigieg's exit shines a light on who might stand to benefit most from his...WW…

ShareMexico could be set to learn what a "day without women" might look like on Monday, with thousands of women expected to take part in a nationwide strike protesting growing rates of gender violence across the country.Officially branded "Un Día Sin Nosotras," or "a day without us," the planned strike comes after an unprecedented number of demonstrators took to the streets on Sunday—International Women's Day—to protest the rise in femicides in Mexico.According to government data, femicides in Mexico have surged 137 percent over the past five years, with many violent murders going...…ShareMexico could be set to learn what a "day without women" might look like on Monday, with thousands of women expected to take part in a nationwide strike protesting growing rates of gender violence across the country.Officially branded "Un Día Sin Nosotras," or "a day without us," the planned strike comes after an unprecedented number of demonstrators took to the streets on Sunday—International Women's Day—to protest the rise in femicides in Mexico.According to government data, femicides in Mexico have surged 137 percent over the past five years, with many violent murders going...WW…

ShareAmericans believe that both former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are better equipped than President Donald Trump to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, a new poll has found.Of all three potential 2020 candidates, Biden was identified as the best person to lead the U.S. in its response to the growing global crisis.Commissioned by , which saw 1,000 people surveyed between March 9 and 10, asked respondents to decide who would be "best equipped" to handle the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak in a series of match-ups between Trump, Biden and Sanders.Asked who would...…ShareAmericans believe that both former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are better equipped than President Donald Trump to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, a new poll has found.Of all three potential 2020 candidates, Biden was identified as the best person to lead the U.S. in its response to the growing global crisis.Commissioned by , which saw 1,000 people surveyed between March 9 and 10, asked respondents to decide who would be "best equipped" to handle the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak in a series of match-ups between Trump, Biden and Sanders.Asked who would...WW…

ShareSpeaking at a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence suggested that he and President Donald Trump planned to violate one of the health and safety guidances that he sought to promote during the briefing.During the conference, Pence, who is leading the White House Coronavirus Task Force, urged Americans to use a new website providing updates and general information on coronavirus, including the latest health and safety guidances from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Coronavirus.gov, Pence said, could be trusted to provide...…ShareSpeaking at a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence suggested that he and President Donald Trump planned to violate one of the health and safety guidances that he sought to promote during the briefing.During the conference, Pence, who is leading the White House Coronavirus Task Force, urged Americans to use a new website providing updates and general information on coronavirus, including the latest health and safety guidances from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Coronavirus.gov, Pence said, could be trusted to provide...WW…

ShareThe House is expected to pass a major coronavirus response bill aimed at providing free testing and helping families steer through the growing crisis, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said.In a statement published on Wednesday, Pelosi said the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will focus on providing "support for America's families, who must be our first priority in this emergency."The legislation includes free coronavirus testing "for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured."Donald Trump Announces Rallies Will Be Cancelled Over Coronavirus ConcernsRead moreIt also seeks...…ShareThe House is expected to pass a major coronavirus response bill aimed at providing free testing and helping families steer through the growing crisis, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said.In a statement published on Wednesday, Pelosi said the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will focus on providing "support for America's families, who must be our first priority in this emergency."The legislation includes free coronavirus testing "for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured."Donald Trump Announces Rallies Will Be Cancelled Over Coronavirus ConcernsRead moreIt also seeks...WW…

ShareRepublican and Democratic representatives came together to pass a bipartisan bill in the early hours of Saturday morning to provide relief to American workers and families in the face of the growing coronavirus crisis.If passed by Senate and signed into law by President Donald Trump, who has expressed support for the bill, the Families First CoronaVirus Response Act would ensure provisions for paid emergency leave for those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as free testing for those who need it.But while 363 participating Democrats and Republicans voted in favor of the...…ShareRepublican and Democratic representatives came together to pass a bipartisan bill in the early hours of Saturday morning to provide relief to American workers and families in the face of the growing coronavirus crisis.If passed by Senate and signed into law by President Donald Trump, who has expressed support for the bill, the Families First CoronaVirus Response Act would ensure provisions for paid emergency leave for those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as free testing for those who need it.But while 363 participating Democrats and Republicans voted in favor of the...WW…

ShareA federal judge ordered the immediate release of 10 detainees, held by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and considered vulnerable to the coronavirus, who are waylaid at three correctional facilities in New Jersey where there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19.U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in the Southern District of New York in ICE custody, agreeing with immigration advocates that it was not safe for them to remain in the correctional facilities.While ICE had taken some steps to address the COVID-19 outbreak, Torres agreed with immigration advocates that the...…ShareA federal judge ordered the immediate release of 10 detainees, held by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and considered vulnerable to the coronavirus, who are waylaid at three correctional facilities in New Jersey where there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19.U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in the Southern District of New York in ICE custody, agreeing with immigration advocates that it was not safe for them to remain in the correctional facilities.While ICE had taken some steps to address the COVID-19 outbreak, Torres agreed with immigration advocates that the...WW…

ShareA former Justice Department official accused President Donald Trump of flouting federal laws by inciting insurrection with a series of tweets calling for states to be liberated from stringent "stay-at-home" orders amid the coronavirus outbreak.In a series of tweets on Friday, Trump appeared to call on his supporters to "liberate" themselves from strict state policies aimed at keeping residents safe amid the pandemic."LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" Trump wrote. "LIBERATE MICHIGAN!"Then, the president called on supporters to "LIBERATE VIRGINIA and save your great 2nd Amendment," warning his...…ShareA former Justice Department official accused President Donald Trump of flouting federal laws by inciting insurrection with a series of tweets calling for states to be liberated from stringent "stay-at-home" orders amid the coronavirus outbreak.In a series of tweets on Friday, Trump appeared to call on his supporters to "liberate" themselves from strict state policies aimed at keeping residents safe amid the pandemic."LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" Trump wrote. "LIBERATE MICHIGAN!"Then, the president called on supporters to "LIBERATE VIRGINIA and save your great 2nd Amendment," warning his...WW…