Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
Immigration: In post-recession surge, number of Mexicans in U.S. hits record
Immigration to the U.S. has recovered from its recession-caused lull and is surging back, led in part by a major jump in migrants from neighboring Mexico, according to a report being released Thursday that suggests Latin Americans are once again coming and staying. Published August 13, 2015
Indians say EPA trying to swindle them in mine spill
The EPA is trying to cheat Navajo Indians by getting them to sign away their rights to future claims from the agency's Gold King Mine disaster, tribal officials charged Wednesday, adding more to the administration's public relations problems over the spill that threatens critical Southwest waterways. Published August 12, 2015
Hillary Clinton to turn over private email server to federal investigators
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said she will turn her email server over to federal investigators, as a key watchdog confirmed Tuesday that her emails did contain "top secret" material that was even more sensitive than previously disclosed. Published August 11, 2015
Hillary Clinton emails contained ‘top secret’ material, watchdog confirms
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's emails did in fact have "top secret" material, the government's top spy watchdog confirmed Tuesday, forwarding the messages in question to members of Congress. Published August 11, 2015
Bobby Jindal: Hillary Clinton is one email away from jail
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said top Democratic presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton is just a single email away from serving prison time, saying now that she's asserted she's turned over all of her emails, any breach would mean she's lied in court proceedings. Published August 11, 2015
Judge: Jeh Johnson excused, but DHS must still answer for amnesty errors
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson won't be hauled into federal court to explain his department's botched execution of President Obama's deportation amnesty, but the judge said Tuesday he still doesn't consider the issue settled. Published August 11, 2015
Sheriff Joe Arpaio: Federal judge ‘hated’ me, out to get me
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has petitioned to have the federal judge who is investigating him kicked off the case, telling an appeals court that Judge G. Murray Snow's wife admitted to friends that her husband was intent on destroying the Arizona lawman. Published August 11, 2015
Iowa voters say Marco Rubio, Ben Carson won debate; Donald Trump holds onto brittle lead
Sen. Marco Rubio and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson were the most impressive candidates in last week's GOP presidential debate, but businessman Donald Trump continues to top the field, Iowa voters said in a poll Tuesday from Suffolk University. Published August 11, 2015
Marco Rubio emerges as top budget cutter from GOP debate
Sen. Marco Rubio emerged as the top cost-cutter from last week's GOP presidential debate, according to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, which crunched the numbers on what the candidates proposed. Published August 11, 2015
Voters reject Obama’s third-term claim, believe Iran beat U.S. on nuclear deal
Americans believe Iran got the better of President Obama in the recent nuclear deal, according to a Monmouth University Poll released Monday that suggests widespread discontent with the White House. Published August 10, 2015
Donald Trump: Megyn Kelly ‘should really be apologizing to me’
Donald Trump on Monday brushed aside the latest round of outrage over his controversial comments, refusing to apologize and saying it was the fault of listeners if they misunderstood his complaints about Fox News host Megyn Kelly. Published August 10, 2015
Immigration campaign tells Central Americans not to jump border
The Department of Homeland Security is ramping up a new campaign to try to persuade Central American families not to make the perilous journey to jump the U.S. border, as new statistics suggest that last summer's surge could be happening again. Published August 9, 2015
State Dept. blames classified information for Hillary Clinton email delays
The State Department says all of the potential secret information in former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton's emails has knocked them off pace, and told a federal judge late Friday that's why they are currently in violation of his orders. Published August 8, 2015
DHS admits new surge of illegal immigrant families
The country saw another surge of illegal immigrant families crossing the border in July, a top Homeland Security official told a federal court late Thursday as the administration begged a judge not to forbid detention of new migrant mothers and children. Published August 7, 2015
Chuck Schumer breaks with Obama, opposes Iran deal
Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced his opposition Thursday night to President Obama's deal to halt Iran's nuclear program, dealing a major symbolic blow to the White House, which is struggling to find enough support to preserve the deal in the face of congressional opposition. Published August 6, 2015
Donald Trump clashes with field in Republican debate
Donald Trump kicked off the first prime-time debate of the 2016 presidential contest by saying he cannot agree to support the eventual Republican presidential nomination, and would consider running as an independent or third party if he is not the nominee -- drawing some boos from the audience and a fierce rebuke from Sen. Rand Paul. Published August 6, 2015
Donald Trump jabs Rosie O’Donnell when confronted about disparaging comments about women
"I think the big problem this country has is being politically correct," Donald told Fox host Megyn Kelly, who asked him about disparaging comments he's made toward women. "I don't frankly have time for total political correctness and to be honest with you, this country doesn't have time either." Published August 6, 2015
Jeb Bush defends call for legal status for illegal immigrants
Jeb Bush had to explain his statement last year that illegal immigration was an "act of love" during Thursday night's Republican debate. Published August 6, 2015
Pro-lifers declare Carly Fiorina winner of debate
Pro-life advocates declared Carly Fiorina the "stand-out" candidate in the afternoon GOP debateThursday, and said the field overall shows pro-life stances continue to advance within the Republican Party. Published August 6, 2015
Carly Fiorina thumps Trump as GOP second-tier candidates defend place in 2016 field
The second-tier GOP presidential candidates kicked off the first debate of the 2016 presidential contest Thursday by trying to convince voters they belong in the race, insisting they bring outsider's credentials, deep experience or the right message to surmount the odds and win the race. Published August 6, 2015
