The archive of all headlines from January 26, 2017, organized by time of publication.
President Trump signed an order on Wednesday to start building a border wall with Mexico. Mr. Trump was also planning to block Syrian refugees indefinitely and all refugees temporarily, according to a document obtained by The Times.
Trump directs the Department of Homeland Security to begin building a wall along stretches of the southern border where a barrier does not already exist. Pressure builds on Mexican President Nieto to boycott a meeting with Trump planned for next week.Trump orders moves on border wall and 'sanctuary cities' and is considering a refugee ban
Trump directs the Department of Homeland Security to begin building a wall along stretches of the southern border where a barrier does not already exist. Pressure builds on Mexican President Nieto to boycott a meeting with Trump planned for next week.El Paso and Juarez know what happens when a wall divides two cities
President Trump signaled the start of an illegal immigration crackdown, beginning with construction of a Mexican border wall. He also would indefinitely block Syrian refugees from the United States and bar refugees from elsewhere for at least 120 days.
The immediate construction of a wall along Mexico’s border would be paired with aggressive efforts to deter unauthorized immigrants. He also would indefinitely block Syrian refugees from the United States and bar refugees from elsewhere for at least 120 days, while a smaller program is devised.
Enrique Peña Nieto repeats his refusal to fund border wall after US counterpart signed executive order – but leaves open the question of contentious 31 January trip to Washington
Trump directs the Department of Homeland Security to begin building a wall along stretches of the southern border where a barrier does not already exist. Pressure builds on Mexican President Nieto to boycott a meeting with Trump planned for next week.Trump orders moves on border wall and 'sanctuary cities' and is considering a refugee ban
As Juarez descended into years of drug-fueled violence, El Paso thrived, ranking among the safest cities in the U.S.Trump's order to begin wall construction opens wider rift with Mexico
Enrique Peña Nieto repeats his refusal to fund border wall but leaves open the question of contentious 31 January trip to meet new US president
As Juarez descended into years of drug-fueled violence, El Paso thrived, ranking among the safest cities in the U.S.Mexican president rejects Trump's border wall -- and says he won't pay for it
Immigration
Agents swarm the offices of Celerity Educational Group, collecting laptops and copying data from computers, one employee says. The action follows an investigation by the LAUSD inspector general. NATION
Agents swarm the offices of Celerity Educational Group, collecting laptops and copying data from computers, one employee says. The action follows an investigation by the LAUSD inspector general. USC
The immediate construction of a wall along Mexico’s border would be paired with aggressive efforts to deter unauthorized immigrants. He also would indefinitely block Syrian refugees from the United States and bar refugees from elsewhere for at least 120 days, while a smaller program is devised.
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.
The chance to nab one of California’s top political prizes may be too enticing to pass up for younger Democrats who have been biding their time as Gov. Brown, 78, serves out his fourth term. Politics
Draft executive order points to return to practices such as waterboarding
Trump has expanded the list of people targeted for removal to include those charged with crimes, even if no trial has been held, and those who have improperly received a welfare benefit. Politics
Trump has expanded the list of people targeted for removal to include those charged with crimes, even if no trial has been held, and those who have improperly received a welfare benefit. World
Trump has expanded the list of people targeted for removal to include those charged with crimes, even if no trial has been held, and those who have improperly received a welfare benefit.Trump issues immigration orders, but California cities and police aren't onboard
Trump has expanded the list of people targeted for removal to include those charged with crimes, even if no trial has been held, and those who have improperly received a welfare benefit.
Draft executive order points to return to practices such as waterboarding
Analysis: Between his executive orders on immigration and the investigation he wants into voter fraud, President Trump had a clear target on Wednesday: the Golden State.
The move by Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, brings to a head the simmering tensions that have been building for months between the two nations. President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to beef up the nation’s deportation force and start construction on a new wall between the nations.
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The Mexican president’s announcement comes after President Trump warned him on Twitter early Thursday morning to stay home and skip the meeting unless Mexico is willing to fund construction of a wall.
The move by Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, brings to a head the simmering tensions that have been building for months between the two nations. President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to beef up the nation’s deportation force and start construction on a new wall between the nations.
Enrique Peña Nieto has said Mexico will not pay for the wall, as US Congress faces questions about budgetary impact of its construction
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s announcement comes after Trump warned him on Twitter to stay home and skip the meeting unless Mexico is willing to fund construction of a wall.
The move by Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, brings to a head the simmering tensions that have been building for months between the two nations. President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to beef up the nation’s deportation force and start construction on a new wall between the countries.
Trump cast the cancelation of the meeting was a mutual decision, saying the summit would have been 'fruitless' unless Mexico demonstrated it would 'treat the United States fairly' and 'with respect.'
The proposal, intended to raise billions of dollars to cover the cost of the new barrier, could have far-reaching implications for the economy. The new tax would be imposed on Mexico as part of a tax overhaul that President Trump intends to pursue with the Republican Congress.
Trump cast the cancelation of the meeting as a mutual decision, saying the summit would have been 'fruitless' unless Mexico demonstrated it would 'treat the United States fairly' and 'with respect.'
Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the move would be part of broader tax reform plan taking shape.
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Although Trump repeatedly has said that Mexico would pay for the wall, the tax that White House press secretary Sean Spicer described to reporters actually would fall on U.S. consumers, not on Mexicans.
The proposal would raise billions of dollars that would cover the cost of the new barrier and could have far-reaching implications for the economy. The new tax would be imposed on Mexico as part of a tax overhaul that President Trump intends to pursue with the Republican Congress.
The White House endorsed a plan congressional Republicans have proposed as part of a broader overhaul of corporate taxation. The press secretary told reporters that revenue from the tax would cover the cost of a wall on the United States-Mexico border.
Announcement follows Mexican president cancelling summit; Mexico is US’s third biggest trading partner after Canada and China
The White House endorsed a plan congressional Republicans have proposed as part of a broader overhaul of corporate taxation. The press secretary told reporters that revenue from the tax would cover the cost of a wall on the United States-Mexico border.