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President Trump, with Vice President Pence (left) and Defense Secretary James Mattis (right) watching, signs an executive action on extreme vetting at the Pentagon on Jan. 27.

Trump Travel Ban Returned To Court, With President's Words At The Center

7:13pm May 08, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

A federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., heard arguments about the legality of President Trump's revised travel ban. Immigrant advocates argue it discriminates against Muslims.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Controversial 'Sanctuary Cities' Law

5:34pm May 08, 2017

by Audrey McGlinchy

Law enforcement officers in Texas will be allowed to ask about immigration status when they arrest people. Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the state's controversial "sanctuary cities" law that also gives Texas the power to penalize cities that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

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Oral Arguments Begin In First Court Hearing On Trump's Travel Ban

5:34pm May 08, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Oral arguments in the first court hearing on President Trump's proposed travel ban begin on Monday. The case will be heard by the full Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va.

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Protesters rally during a sit-in at the Texas Department of Insurance building in Austin last week. They oppose the bill that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Sunday. It compels police to enforce federal immigration laws.

National

Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Targeting 'Sanctuary Cities'

9:20am May 08, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

The law, effective Sept. 1, allows police to ask during routine stops if someone is in the country legally and threatens sheriffs with jail if they don't cooperate with immigration agents.

Politics & Government

Yates To Tell Senate Panel About Russia Discussions With White House

8:28am May 08, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

Russian interference is the topic for the latest round of hearings. Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is expected to field questions about former national security adviser Mike Flynn.

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Politics & Government

Federal Appeals Court To Hear Trump's Travel Ban Case

6:53am May 08, 2017

by Joel Rose

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., hears arguments Monday on the revised version of President Trump's ban on travelers from some mostly Muslim countries.

News Brief: Trump Travel Ban, French Presidential Election, Russia Meddling

5:38am May 08, 2017

Trump's revised travel ban gets its first federal appeals court review. French voters elect a president. And ex-acting Attorney General Sally Yates testifies on Russia's meddling in U.S. elections.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala speaks with reporters about her decision to not pursue the death penalty during her administration.

Taken For Refusing The Death Penalty, Attorney Sues To Get Cases Back

5:11am May 08, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

When State Attorney Aramis Ayala announced in March that she would no longer seek the death penalty in capital cases, Florida Gov. Scott took away more than 20 murder cases in her jurisdiction.

Chinese staff wait for investors at a reception desk on Sunday in Shanghai, China, during an event promoting investment in a Kushner Companies development.

Kushner Companies' Pitch To Chinese Investors Raises Conflict Of Interest Questions

8:06pm May 07, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The sister of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, highlighted her powerful brother as she sought financing for the family firm's real estate project in New Jersey to Chinese investors.

House Speaker Paul Ryan (center) walks to the House chamber ahead of a budget vote on Capitol Hill. Though Ryan was able to deliver 217 votes Thursday to get his GOP health plan through the House, there are still significant hurdles before the bill become

5 Things To Watch As GOP Health Bill Moves To The Senate

6:45pm May 07, 2017

by Julie Rovner

Just three "no" votes by Senate Republicans would likely be enough to sink the GOP health bill. Democrats who lost the battle in the House are still convinced they can win the political war.

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