As Biden faces ongoing surge of migrant children, Republicans criticize White House for border crisis

WASHINGTON – As the Biden administration faces an ongoing surge of unaccompanied migrant children coming to the border, a group of Republian lawmakers on Monday visited a processing facility along the U.S.-Mexico border and described the situation as “human heartbreak” … Read More

Up in smoke: Wildfires burn a hole in the economic pocketbook

Photo by: Noah Berger FILE – In this Sept. 28, 2020, file photo, a staircase remains at the Restaurant at Meadowood, which burned in the Glass Fire, in St. Helena, Calif. Harvest season in Northern California’s wine country draws millions … Read More

The Massive Trump Coronavirus Supply Effort that the Media Loves to Hate

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President Donald Trump, joined by members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, listens to a reporter’s question at a coronavirus briefing at the White House, March 22, 2020. (Tia Dufour/White House) The administration has used deft improvisation to secure … Read More

Northern California’s Camp Fire death toll hits 83 as area prepares for heavy rain, possible mudslides

Northern California could see heavy rain over the next few days, which could help crews battling the devastating Camp Fire. However, it could also bring mudslides and complicate recovery efforts. At a press conference Wednesday night, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office … Read More

Death toll reaches 63 in California’s Camp Fire, while 631 unaccounted for — live updates

Authorities said late Thursday the death toll from the Camp Fire has risen to 63, bringing the statewide count to 66. In addition, more than 600 people have been reported missing, according to the Butte County sheriff’s office. Despite the grim update, … Read More

Puerto Rico Continues to Struggle After Hurricane Maria

Volunteers have been preparing and transporting supplies for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. (Carlos Giusti/AP) Despite assistance from the U.S. military, the island is still in desperate need after the storm caused mass destruction. Almost two weeks after … Read More

Hurricane Harvey strengthens to Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds

The storm, which has maximum sustained winds of 130 mph with even stronger gusts, is expected to be the worst to hit the state in nearly two decades. Residents staying in the area frantically stocked up on food, water and … Read More