Trump’s White House Troubles
President Donald Trump’s turnabout on the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia has rocked his administration, leading to rising speculation that some top officials may be looking for a way out
The Brief
37 Dead in Clash at Venezuela Prison
A governor in Venezuela says at least 37 people have been killed during clashes between inmates and security forces at a prison in the country's south. The bloodshed came after fighting erupted between inmates and their jailers
Charlottesville Victim's Mother Urges 'Righteous Action'
The mother of Heather Heyer, who was mowed down while protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville urged mourners at a memorial service to "make my child's death worthwhile" by confronting injustice the way she did
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Imprisoned
The youthful figurehead of Hong Kong's democracy movement, Joshua Wong, was jailed Thursday along with two other leaders of the 2014 protests known as the Umbrella Revolution
South Korea Considers Diplomacy With North
In an effort to jumpstart diplomacy, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he would consider sending a special envoy to North Korea for talks if the North stops its missile and nuclear tests
Sessions Blasts Chicago in Sanctuary Cities Speech
Attorney General Jeff Sessions continued his condemnation of Chicago's sanctuary policies, which limit interactions between the local government and immigration authorities, saying they amount to "lawlessness" and put citizens lives in danger
FBI Agents Really Loved James Comey
Despite White House claims to the contrary, fired FBI Director James Comey was highly respected and trusted within the bureau during his nearly four-year tenure, according to internal survey results
Facebook Bans White Supremacist Christopher Cantwell
Facebook has banned the Facebook and Instagram accounts of a white nationalist who attended the rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that ended in deadly violence. Christopher Cantwell was featured in a Vice News documentary about the rally
The Undocumented May Get Less Time in Court
Under new guidance from the Trump Administration, immigration lawyers may be scrambling with less preparation time more often. The Justice Department issued a memorandum to immigration judges urging them to grant fewer continuances
House to Hold Hearing on Domestic Terrorism
The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on domestic terrorism and threats from extremist groups following the white nationalist rally that left several people dead and 20 others injured in Charlottesville, Va.
5 Missing After Army Helicopter Goes Down in Hawaii
U.S. Coast Guard and military crews are searching the ocean off Hawaii for five crew members of an Army helicopter that reportedly went down during a training exercise. Officials at Wheeler Army Airfield reported losing communications Tuesday night
Mass Funerals Planned After 300 Killed in Mudslides
Sierra Leone's government is urging family members to identify their loved ones' remains following mudslides and floods in the capital that have killed more than 300 people. Another 600 people are still missing
