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Trump seeks to cut foreign aid to 3 Central American nations

Trump seeks to cut foreign aid to 3 Central American nations

Taking drastic action over illegal immigration, President Trump moved Saturday to cut direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, whose citizens are fleeing north and overwhelming U.S. resources at the southern border.
by Associated Press

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Former Nevada candidate accuses Biden of unwanted touching, which he doesn't 'recall'

Former Nevada candidate accuses Biden of unwanted touching, which he doesn't 'recall'

Lucy Flores wrote that the 2014 encounter "wasn't violent or sexual, it was demeaning and disrespectful." Biden's office says that he and staff who were present do not "recall what she describes."

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Autopsy: Migrant child who died in U.S. custody had infection

Autopsy: Migrant child who died in U.S. custody had infection

Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin died Dec. 8, just over a day after she was apprehended by Border Patrol agents with her father after entering the U.S. illegally.
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Extremism appears to be on the rise; Minnesota has a tool to help

Extremism appears to be on the rise; Minnesota has a tool to help

The cases of three Somali-American Minnesotans who plotted to join ISIS drove state probation officials to develop a first-of-its-kind program to deradicalize extremists. The program's architect is now sharing his takeaways with law enforcement nationally.
by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week

Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week

Trump has previously threatened to close the border -- including at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Thursday night -- but this time was different as he gave a timetable.
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The latest immigration crackdown may be on fake Social Security numbers

The latest immigration crackdown may be on fake Social Security numbers

The Social Security Administration says it's trying to clean up its records. But immigration advocates fear the real objective is to expose undocumented immigrants at work.
by Joel Rose

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Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

A decision by the White House means many Liberian immigrants can stay in the United States for another year, but Liberians in Minnesota say they need a lasting solution.
by Tim Pugmire

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White House extends Deferred Enforced Departure status for Liberians

The White House Thursday announced a one-year extension of Deferred Enforced Departure status for Liberians, noting that the situation in West Africa "remains concerning," and Liberia is an important regional partner for the United States.
by Martin Moylan

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