Mike Pence
Countdowns, ceremonies and MoonPies: How the U.S. is marking 50 years since the lunar landing
At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, cars were backed up for miles outside the visitor complex at opening time. In Armstrong’s hometown of Wapakoneta, Ohio, nearly 2,000 runners competed in “Run to the Moon” races. Continue reading
‘I have a lot of hope now’: Wife of jailed Saudi blogger hails Pence’s call for husband’s release
The wife of jailed Saudi dissident Raif Badawi said U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence gave her hope Thursday when he called on Saudi Arabia to free her husband. Continue reading
Trump’s new asylum ban could put more strain on immigrant detention facilities
A sharp drop in illegal border crossings, coming during a seasonal decline as summer heat sets in, has eased pressure temporarily. Continue reading
Trump defends border camp conditions: ‘If too crowded, tell them not to come’
Trump tweeted that the children’s rooms Pence saw Friday were “well run and clean” while facilities for single men were “clean but crowded.” Continue reading
Video of Pence at crowded detention centre sparks backlash from Democrats
On Friday, Pence toured two Texas migrant detention centres, one in Donna, the other in McAllen. Continue reading
Mike Pence visits crowded detention centre with 384 men, some sleeping on concrete
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
At a detention facility in McAllen, Texas, some men were seen sleeping on concrete in a facility where there wasn’t enough room for everyone to lie down at once. Continue reading
U.S. Coast Guard has seized 40,000 pounds of drugs since May
The Coast Guard says the drugs have an estimated street value of $569 million. Continue reading
Trudeau will meet Trump next week to talk NAFTA, China ahead of G20
The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed on Thursday in a press release that the Canadian prime minister will head south on June 20 for a brief visit. Continue reading
Trudeau takes aim at Tories over new NAFTA, also raises abortion with Pence
The meeting comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially tabled legislation to ratify the new NAFTA on Wednesday. Continue reading
Canada formally presents draft legislation to ratify new NAFTA agreement
The Canadian government formally presented draft legislation to ratify the new North American Trade deal to parliament on Wednesday. Continue reading