Worshipping the Electronic Image

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 15, 2019 Our post-literate culture has crippled us intellectually and produced a president whose babble replicates the nonsensical diatribes of the age. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

In Trump’s America, Even Nielsen Wasn’t Cruel Enough

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 12, 2019 The inhumane family separation practice Kirstjen Nielsen falsely claimed was not official policy may seem tame once her successor is in place. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Mueller Report Is Already Emboldening Trump in Dangerous Ways

Paul Jay / The Real News Network Apr 9, 2019 Since the special counsel concluded his probe, the president has assumed more hard-line stances on both Iran and the U.S.-Mexico border. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump Instructed Border Patrol to Break the Law, Report Says

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 9, 2019 A new CNN investigation reveals the president told officials to deny migrants entrance to the country, even if it means defying a judge. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Secret Service Director Out in Latest White House Shake-Up

COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Apr 8, 2019 Administration officials say his departure is unrelated to the resignation of Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Resigns

COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Apr 7, 2019 Kirstjen Nielsen is leaving her job amid growing frustration by the administration over the number of southern border crossings. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Homeland Security Chief Insists Border Crisis Exists

COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2019 Lawmakers grill Kirstjen Nielsen during one of three hearings on immigration at the Capitol this week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Worshipping the Electronic Image

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Feb 18, 2019 Our post-literate culture has crippled us intellectually and produced a president whose babble replicates the nonsensical diatribes of the age. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.S. Launches Plan for Asylum Seekers to Wait in Mexico

ELLIOT SPAGAT / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2019 Two unnamed U.S. officials say the policy will start with about 100 people a week in a trial period of up to 90 days in San Diego. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Leaked Memo Reveals Government Plan to ‘Traumatize’ Migrant Children

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jan 18, 2019 In a new interview with MSNBC, Sen. Jeff Merkley accuses the Trump administration of "intentionally [creating] a humanitarian disaster." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Talks to Resume After Trump Says Shutdown Could Last ‘Years’

CATHERINE LUCEY, LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Jan 4, 2019 The president raises the issue of bypassing Congress by declaring a national emergency to get the border wall funding he seeks. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Kirstjen Nielsen’s Statement on Migrant Child’s Death Incites Outrage

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 27, 2018 The homeland security secretary has refused to accept responsibility, instead blaming "open borders" advocates and the child's own parents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )