The Political News Didn't Stop Over Thanksgiving. Here's What You Missed Over the long weekend, President Trump aired several grievances, the federal government published a report on global warming, and U.S. border agents fired tear gas at migrants at the US-Mexico border. Scott Detrow
Shouting 'Mexico First,' Hundreds In Tijuana March Against Migrant Caravan While some residents of the northern Mexican city have said "all migrants are welcome," a group of protesters this weekend demanded they be kicked out. James Fredrick
Pelosi Declares Victory In Battle For The House; GOP To Retain Senate Majority With solid wins by GOP candidates in states President Trump won handily in 2016, Senate Republicans maintain their majority in the Senate. And, House Democratic leaders declared victory. Kelsey Snell
My grandfather was a paper son under the Chinese Exclusion Act. He created an iron legacy. Under the Chinese Exclusion Act, people had to create false papers to immigrate. My grandfather, who came here in 1937, had to pretend he belonged to another family. It took him decades to build his own family. Joshua Fernandes Play AudioListen 4 mins
FACT CHECK: Migrants Are Not Overwhelming The Southwest Border Days before the midterm elections, President Trump threatened to close the Southwest border to asylum-seekers. Immigration experts say his remarks were filled with false and misleading statements. Joel Rose Play AudioListen 5 mins
Immigrating To The U.S.? Get Ready For A New Gut Microbiome (And Maybe More Pounds) Hmong immigrants began losing native bacteria in their guts soon after arriving in the U.S., a change associated with more obesity. Eating an American diet plays a role but doesn't explain everything. Maanvi Singh
Trump Says He Will Void Birthright Citizenship Law Through Executive Order "It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. Guess what? You don't," Trump said, in a recent interview. Bill Chappell Play AudioListen 4 mins
As Migrant Caravan Winds North, Trump Vows To Cut Aid To Countries They're Fleeing Thousands of mostly Central American migrants have crossed into Mexico with hopes of reaching the U.S. But Trump doesn't like it, and he's threatening to punish the countries they come from. Colin Dwyer
Thousands Swell Ranks Of U.S.-Bound Migrant Caravan In Mexico A growing crowd of Central American migrants in southern Mexico is resuming its advance toward the U.S. border on Sunday. Noor Wazwaz
Amazon designing system for 'dangerous mass surveillance,' employee says Now an anonymous Amazon worker warns: “We will not silently build technology to oppress and kill people, whether in our country or in others.” Carolyn Adolph Play AudioListen 1 min