This July 4 holiday comes after a rough year for America

This July 4 holiday comes after a rough year for America

Happy Birthday, America! Today, you turn 249 and, honestly, you don’t look a day over 248. (Ha ha.) Seriously, it’s perfectly understandable why there’s more gray on your scalp and deeper worry lines on your face. This last year has been challenging, to say the least. A convicted felon and adjudicated sex abuser was elected … Read more

Migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, in 5 charts

Migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, in 5 charts

WASHINGTON — A historic uptick in migration during Joe Biden’s presidency led to attacks as he ran for reelection, with Donald Trump and fellow Republicans blaming Democrats for the swelling number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Now, after campaigning on promises to secure the border and deport undocumented immigrants, President-elect Trump is poised to take office … Read more