News in Brief Nikki Haley Calls Trump’s U.N. Speech ‘Refreshing’ Haley lauded the president for the fiery, precedent-breaking speech he delivered during the U.N. General Assembly. Morgan Baskin
Environment Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Mexico City The quake comes just 11 days after a magnitude 8.2 earthquake rocked the southern part of the country. Morgan Baskin
Social Justice The Secret to Presidential Humor: Lessons From Obama’s Funniest Speechwriter A conversation with David Litt about the Obama White House, his new book, and the funniest joke that Obama never delivered. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Motel 6 to Ban Franchises From Providing Guest Information to ICE A spokesperson from Motel 6's corporate headquarters tells Pacific Standard that the company will prohibit employees from voluntarily sending guest information to ICE. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Supreme Court Justice Upholds Part of Trump’s Travel Ban Justice Anthony Kennedy issued a short-term order that bans thousands of refugees from entering the United States. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief House Passes Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling It ratified a measure to raise the debt ceiling and fund the government through December 8th. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Senate Passes Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling A supermajority of the Senate voted on Thursday to pass a short-term measure to raise the debt ceiling. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Defying Early Promises, Trump Announces an End to DACA The program affects about 800,000 people. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Vendors Chosen to Build Concrete-Based Border Wall Prototypes Customs and Border Patrol has selected four companies to build prototypes of a concrete-based wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Philadelphia Sues Jeff Sessions Over Anti-Sanctuary City Measures Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the state of California have already filed similar suits. Morgan Baskin