Melissa Quinn

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The mayor of Dallas, Texas reassured illegal immigrants affected by Hurricane Harvey that the city would not be checking their immigration status as they try to seek shelter there. (Michael Ciaglo /Houston Chronicle via AP)

Dallas assures illegal immigrants it isn’t checking papers at shelters

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 5:36 pm

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Wednesday accused New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie of being "desperate" to get in the news, and said that's why he's been attacking Cruz in the press this week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ted Cruz fires back at Chris Christie: Some politicians are ‘desperate’ to get in the news

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 3:33 pm

"I can confirm that among the total number of emails, we received an email from Mr. Michael Cohen. It really happened," said Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Putin spokesman confirms Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sent an email asking for help with Moscow project

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 1:59 pm

President Trump said the only thing he wants to do is Make America Great Again. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Trump: ‘All I want to do is #MAGA’

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 1:54 pm

President Trump on Wednesday seemed to rule out the possibility of negotiating some kind of truce with North Korea, just days after his secretary of state suggested that strategy. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Trump rules out North Korea negotiations: ‘Talking is not the answer’

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 1:07 pm

The Politico/Morning Consult poll, published Wednesday, found that 61 percent of voters are against shutting down the government, including 48 percent who are strongly opposed. (AP Photo/Christian Torres, File)

Most voters oppose partial government shutdown to get border wall funding

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 12:57 pm

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie urged members of Congress to take swift action in approving federal aide for communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. "Don't wait 66 days to deliver aide to people who are suffering and dying," he said. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Chris Christie: ‘Don’t wait 66 days to deliver aid to people who are suffering and dying’

Melissa Quinn · August 30, 2017 12:02 pm

Palin, Judge Jed Rakoff said, failed to show the New York Times' editorial board intentionally acted maliciously. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Federal judge dismisses Sarah Palin’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times

Melissa Quinn · August 29, 2017 7:46 pm

President Trump, flanked by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump speaks during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump wants Texas to set the standard for disaster relief: ‘This is the way to do it’

Melissa Quinn · August 29, 2017 5:28 pm

In an email sent to campaign supporters Tuesday, Donald J. Trump for President Inc. encouraged people to donate to the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, United Way, SPCA of Texas, SPCA of Louisiana, Houston Humane Society, and the Louisiana Humane Society. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Trump’s re-election campaign calls for donations to help Hurricane Harvey victims

Melissa Quinn · August 29, 2017 5:22 pm

"I deeply regret a statement I posted yesterday. I never meant to wish ill upon any group. I hope all affected by Harvey recover quickly," Storey tweeted Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

University of Tampa fires professor who said Hurricane Harvey was ‘instant Karma’ for Texas

Melissa Quinn · August 29, 2017 4:34 pm

Previous reports have indicated that the Pentagon has successfully hacked into North Korea's missile systems, interfering with test launches. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

National Security

Sebastian Gorka suggests US took covert action against North Korean missile tests, causing some to fail

Melissa Quinn · August 29, 2017 3:45 pm