Did Trump Just Prove There’s a Crisis on the Border?
The number of people arrested crossing the southern border skyrocketed last month, according to new statistics. But what's happening is more complicated than the numbers show.
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Experts, Lawmakers, and One Ohio Teen Take on the Anti-Vaccine Movement
While anti-vaccine propaganda continues to spread online, experts and teens are talking about how to fight it.
Jay Inslee’s Track Record on Climate Change and Other Key Issues
The Washington State governor joined the crowded field of Democratic presidential candidates on Friday.
Republicans in North Carolina Are Accused of Election Fraud—but Not the Kind Voter ID Laws Can Stop
The alleged fraud took place behind the scenes: the work of election officers, not individual voters.
Hate Crimes Are on the Rise. Why Do Many Still Go Unreported?
Actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with felony disorderly conduct for making a false report of a hate crime. Research shows such reports are rare.
Five Takeaways From the Lawsuit Over Trump’s Plan to Keep Asylum Seekers in Mexico
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 11 asylum seekers who have been returned to Mexico, alleges Border Patrol agents did not assess whether the migrants had reason to "fear for their lives."
Trump Has Declared a National Emergency Over the Border Wall. What Legal Challenges Could He Face?
While the president has far-reaching powers in a state of emergency, experts say Trump could face legal challenges over specific provisions.
Why Measles Outbreaks Are on the Rise in the U.S.
Research shows anti-vaxxers have stoked public resistance to vaccination and increased rates of vaccine-preventable diseases across the country.
Researchers Say Trump’s Pledge to ‘Defeat AIDS in America’ Is Achievable. What’s Standing in the Way?
Many of the Trump administration's own policies undermine this goal.
How the Trade War Has Affected American Farmers
In his State of the Union address, Trump is likely to claim that his strategy balanced trade policy. But the state of the trade war indicates otherwise.