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As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don’t do much good

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Posted on November 29, 2021 · Public health experts warn that the rush to impose travel bans on southern African countries after the omicron variant was identified can work against scientific transparency.

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U.S. Adds U.K. And Ireland To Travel Ban; New Restrictions In Multiple Countries

Colin Dwyer, NPR / James Doubek, NPR

Posted on March 14, 2020 · Trump administration officials announced an expansion of a European travel ban to include the U.K. and Ireland. It came as governments around the world instituted new measures to halt the disease.

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Wednesday’s Show: Nigerian Travel Ban, The Week In Politics, And Norman Rockwell’s Granddaughter (Feb. 12, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 12, 2020 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: What the Nigerian travel ban means for the local community, we discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup, a local dentist answers listener questions, and Norman Rockwell's granddaughter shares some lesser-known aspects of his life.

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Nigerian Couple ‘Heartbroken’ As Families Face Indefinite Visa Ban

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on February 11, 2020 · The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to six more countries, including Nigeria -- the largest economy in Africa. While Nigerian students and travelers are still welcome to visit -- it’s family members immigrating to the U.S. who are blocked from coming here. 

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White House Considering Dramatic Expansion Of Travel Ban

JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP / LISA MASCARO, AP / Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Posted on January 13, 2020 · A document outlining the plans — timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Trump’s January 2017 executive order — has been circulating the White House.

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Mayors Urge Senate To Return To Washington For Gun Bill Vote

Matthew Daly, Associated Press / LISA MASCARO, AP / HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 8, 2019 · The mayors, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, are urging the Senate to vote on two bills already passed by the House expanding background checks for gun sales.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

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Kavanaugh Is Confirmed: Senate OKs Supreme Court Nominee

Alan Fram, Associated Press / LISA MASCARO, AP

Posted on October 6, 2018 · The near party-line vote was 50-48, capping a fight that seized the national conversation

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Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Clears Crucial Senate Hurdle

Alan Fram, Associated Press / LISA MASCARO, AP

Posted on October 5, 2018 · Republicans Susan Collins and Jeff Flake --as well as Democrat Joe Manchin-- voted yes, while GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski voted no

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, looks on during a break in a confirmation hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, during Christine Blasey Ford's testimony. (Jim Bourg/Pool Image via AP)

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman: Secret FBI Report Shows No Kavanaugh Misconduct

Alan Fram, Associated Press / LISA MASCARO, AP

Posted on October 4, 2018 · Democrats have complained that the FBI's reopening of its Kavanaugh background check has been far too limited

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Trump Asks FBI for Updated Kavanaugh Probe

LISA MASCARO, AP / MARY CLARE JALONICK, AP / Associated Press / Alan Fram, Associated Press

Posted on September 28, 2018 · The President says the updated investigation"must be limited in scope" and "completed in less than one week."

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

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GOP Advances Kavanaugh after Flake Calls for FBI Probe

LISA MASCARO, AP / MARY CLARE JALONICK, AP / Alan Fram, Associated Press

Posted on September 28, 2018 · Republican Senator Jeff Flake calls for a one week investigation into sexual assault allegations against the Supreme Court nominee

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Christine Blasey Ford And Brett Kavanaugh Testify before Senate Judiciary Committee

LISA MASCARO, AP / Alan Fram, Associated Press

Posted on September 27, 2018 · Blasey Ford said the Supreme Court nominee sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers and Kavanaugh denied it

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Kavanaugh Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegation

LISA MASCARO, AP / Associated Press

Posted on September 14, 2018 · Senator Dianne Feinstein has notified federal investigators about information concerning an allegation of sexual misconduct against the Supreme Court nominee

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WATCH: Senate Conducts Final Day of Supreme Court Nominee Hearings

HPM Digital Team / Mark Sherman, Associated Press / LISA MASCARO, AP

Posted on September 7, 2018 · Abortion was a focus throughout Brett Kavanaugh's testimony

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WATCH: Senate Holds Hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

HPM Digital Team / Mark Sherman, Associated Press / LISA MASCARO, AP

Posted on September 5, 2018 · It is the second day of confirmation hearings for the judge nominated by President Trump

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Ground Game: Will Family Separation Outcry Hurt Texas GOP?

WILL WEISSERT, AP / LISA MASCARO, AP

Posted on June 28, 2018 · The Trump administration two months ago unveiled a "zero tolerance" policy which led to immigrant parents being separated from their children after crossing illegally into the U.S.

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Immigration

GOP Leaders Sell Immigration Bills, With Trump’s Blessing

LISA MASCARO, AP / KEVIN FREKING, AP / Alan Fram, Associated Press

Posted on June 13, 2018 · The bills represent the GOP's attempt to address the situation of the Dreamers

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House Republican Factions Hunt For Immigration Deal

LISA MASCARO, AP / Alan Fram, Associated Press

Posted on June 8, 2018 · Lawmakers said after the meeting they were making progress but it was unlikely they could produce legislation by Tuesday

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UPDATE: Ryan Bowing Out, Sending Ripples Of Uncertainty Through GOP

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Posted on April 11, 2018 · Amid an uneasy tenure that saw the failure of an Obamacare repeal and the passage of tax cuts — as well as an uneven relationship with President Trump — Ryan is calling it quits

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