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Trump Starts a Crackdown on Immigration With a Wall

  • The immediate construction of a wall along Mexico’s border would be paired with aggressive efforts to deter unauthorized immigrants.
  • President Trump would also block Syrian refugees from the United States indefinitely and bar refugees from elsewhere for at least 120 days, while a smaller program is devised.

‘Sanctuary City’ Mayors Vow to Defy Immigration Order

Officials from a number of cities said they were prepared for a protracted fight after Mr. Trump signed an executive order saying he would halt funding to municipalities that did not cooperate with federal immigration officials.

Video by ROBIN LINDSAY and MALACHY BROWNE. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images

Mr. Trump’s pledge to build a Mexican border wall could now become a reality, and Mexico’s leaders are preparing for it.


Women’s March Raises Stakes for Abortion Foes

A sense of urgency, anxiety, and maybe a little envy has accompanied the 44th annual March for Life, set for Friday, with organizers of the anti-abortion event realizing they have a tough act to follow.




Zimbabwe Idles as President Vacations Off the Grid

Cabinet meetings are not held and government decisions are put off during President Robert Mugabe’s annual extended trips to Asia, which are funded by the nation.


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