Family Separation Policy Starts Dividing Republicans
The emotional policy of separating children from their parents is also starting to divide Republicans and their allies as Democrats turn up the pressure.
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The emotional policy of separating children from their parents is also starting to divide Republicans and their allies as Democrats turn up the pressure.
President Trump ignited eleventh-hour confusion Friday over Republican efforts to push immigration legislation through the House, saying he wouldn't sign a "moderate" package. The White House later walked back the comments, formally endorsing the measure and saying, in not so many words, that Mr. Trump had been confused.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is citing the Bible in defending the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant parents from their children after they enter the U.S. illegally.
The Trump administration Monday overturned asylum protections for domestic violence victims in a decision that could affect thousands of asylum seekers from Central America.
The shortage of seasonal workers will have a ripple effect on the entire economy, severely impacting some businesses and delivering a death blow to others.
While meeting with supporters and highlighting the benefits of the Republican tax law during a business roundtable in Cleveland, President Donald Trump criticized U.S. immigration policies.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to send between 2,000 and 4,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal officials fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Pittsburgh-area companies can't find enough workers, and they want the government to lift the cap on guest workers from Mexico and other countries.
President Donald Trump is calling for a "new American moment" in Tuesday night's State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and infuse his presidency with a sense of optimism, for at least one high-profile night.
President Donald Trump's loyalists are lashing out against his proposal to give a path to citizenship for nearly 2 million "Dreamer" immigrants.
The White House says President Donald Trump is proposing to provide a path to citizenship for 1.8 million younger immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. The plan is likely to get a mixed reaction on Capitol Hill.
U.S. immigration agents descended on dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn Wednesday to open employment audits and interview workers in what officials described as the largest operation against an employer under Donald Trump's presidency.
Officials say the Trump administration is ending special protections for Salvadoran immigrants, forcing nearly 200,000 to leave the country or face deportation.
A jury on Thursday found a Mexican man not guilty in the killing of a woman on a San Francisco pier that touched off a fierce national immigration debate two years ago, rejecting possible charges ranging from involuntary manslaughter to first-degree murder.
The top House and Senate Democrats have announced an agreement with President Donald Trump to protect certain immigrants brought illegally to this country as children - along with some border security enhancements.
Protesters gathered simultaneously outside the offices of Congressman Tim Murphy in the South Hills and Congressman Keith Rothfus in the North Hills on Wednesday over the DACA rollback.
Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit in New York challenging President Donald Trump's plan to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
A Pittsburgh woman, who is a Dreamer, came to the U.S. when she was the age of 3, and now she is scared of being deported with the end of DACA.
Children of illegal immigrants, including nearly 6,000 in Pennsylvania, now face deportation as President Donald Trump revoked an executive order by former President Barack Obama.
The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries.
Sen. Bob Casey is lashing out against the Trump administration for deporting a Honduran mother and her 5-year-old son.
The Trump administration is continuing its tough talk against "sanctuary cities."
A federal judge in Hawaii has put President Donald Trump's revised travel ban on hold.
Heralding a "new chapter of American greatness," President Donald Trump stood before Congress for the first time Tuesday night and issued a broad call for overhauling the nation's health care system, significantly boosting military spending and plunging $1 trillion into upgrading crumbling infrastructure.
An early morning fire in Sharon put four people in the hospital, and three ultimately died from their injuries.
After a day of storms, rain, and wind, Sunday will be sunny and pleasant!
Many Pennsylvania counties are failing to review the death of every child in their area, despite a 2008 state law that requires them to do so.
Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives whose initial prosecutions ended in mistrial earlier this year have been reindicted.
The Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
An early morning fire in Sharon put four people in the hospital, and three ultimately died from their injuries.
After a day of storms, rain, and wind, Sunday will be sunny and pleasant!
Many Pennsylvania counties are failing to review the death of every child in their area, despite a 2008 state law that requires them to do so.
Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives whose initial prosecutions ended in mistrial earlier this year have been reindicted.
The Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Daisy Jade is getting some facetime with 90s legends, The Spin Doctors, who will be the Friday headliner at the arts festival!
Mikey Hood is checking out the wild side of the arts festival with the Neighborhood Ford Store!
Randy Fenoli of "Say Yes To The Dress" fame, joins Heather and David for a special chat ahead of his appearance at the Rivers Casino.
The Artist Market is a place to discover something unexpected, and now, you just have to find a place to display that something unexpected! Boaz Frankel is giving you a look at many of this year's offerings!
Heather and David are getting a first "hand" look at how the Squonk Joy Machine transforms music into an interactive, musical playground!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
The Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the 2026 NCAA super regionals at noon at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
The Atlanta Braves opened another home series with a victory, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday night.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Saturday's severe weather across the Pittsburgh region created a scary situation for one homeowner. Not only did part of a tree fall onto a home in Fayette County, but the entire home lifted off its foundation, shifting a few feet. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
As storms moved through the Pittsburgh area on Saturday, portions of southern counties felt the wrath of Mother Nature. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports from Fayette County, where one homeowner encountered a scary situation during the storms.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Severe weather slammed into the Pittsburgh region on Saturday afternoon, leaving thousands without power and prompting several severe weather alerts. KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor and Trey Fulbright share the latest details.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
