Dozens of Democrats have voted against a nonbinding resolution in the House that reaffirms Iran as the “largest state sponsor of terrorism.” The resolution, put forward by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., passed by a 372-53 vote on Thursday, with all those voting no being Democrats. Two Democrats also voted present. Among those who voted against … Read more
About 5 million US minors tend ill relatives due to gaps in our health infrastructure When my mother experienced a botched spinal surgery 25 years ago, she was discharged from the hospital to her 11-year-old child waiting at home. Me. After weeks in a rehabilitation facility, she was sent home in a neck brace and … Read more
Richard Eaton, who said this week that importers must be paid back, reportedly meeting customs agency lawyers A US judge will reportedly meet government lawyers to agree how to refund up to $175bn in tariffs that were collected illegally from more than 300,000 importers. Judge Richard Eaton of the US court of international trade would … Read more
Alberto Gutiérrez Reyes died in a California hospital in February after suffering chest pain and shortness of breath A man under the custody of federal immigration agents died in a California hospital last month after suffering from chest pain and shortness of breath, with one local official alleging the detainee was denied medical care before … Read more
As the war in Iran continues, gas prices are rising in the United States and are now up more than 33 cents in the week since it started. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down the economic impact of the conflict, how Wall Street is reacting after the closure of the critical Strait of … Read more
Residents of Lebanese capital fled in panic before assaults on claimed Hezbollah targets, while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks. Plus, why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Israel has launched intense strikes against the southern suburbs … Read more
Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, crushes our people and calls it freedom. We want engagement, not escalation The day that will be remembered as one of the darkest days of the long and troubled US-Cuban relationship is 29 January. That was the day that Donald Trump declared Cuba an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to … Read more
With its roots in religious doctrine, the modern move to house, clothe and protect immigrants started in the 1980s When Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, she said sanctuary cities had made her job hard. “Sanctuary cities do give us a challenge because it makes it difficult at times … Read more
Predator drones and armored personnel carriers have become commonplace in US cities. Congress has the power to fix this America’s main streets are a warzone. This should trouble every American, irrespective of their political leaning. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are near impossible to realize when our streets are policed so militarily. Our … Read more
Aicher trims Vonn’s downhill lead to just 14 points Pirovano wins first race in 125th World Cup start USA’s Johnson third as overall title race tightens With neither injured Lindsey Vonn nor Mikaela Shiffrin starting a World Cup downhill on Friday, Emma Aicher seized her chance to cut the American superstars’ leads in the season-long … Read more
