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Rep. Veronica Escobar on How El Paso is Recovering After the Shooting
As the city continues to heal, FRONTLINE sat down with U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, who represents El Paso, to discuss the aftermath of the massacre.
August 22, 2019
Claims: Migrant Children Molested in US-Funded Foster Care
Close to $200 million in legal claims from dozens of families separated at the border may be just the start of litigation; claims allege some children were sexually assaulted by other children after being sent to federally contracted foster care.
August 16, 2019
In Private Meeting, Trump Calls El Paso Mayor a "RINO"
The mayor of the grieving city of El Paso told President Donald Trump in a private meeting that he’s presenting “misinformation” about crime in his city, and he pushed back when the president used a derogatory term to suggest he wasn’t a real Republican.
August 14, 2019
"Red Flag" Laws Allow Guns to be Taken from "Dangerous" People
Even before the Stoneman Douglas attack, five states had so-called "red flag laws" in place. Now, more than 20 others are considering them.
August 7, 2019
Manager Accused of Squelching Abuse Report at U.S. Indian Health Service Center Quits
Subordinates said a U.S. Indian Health Service manager ordered them not to report allegations of child sexual abuse at Unity Healing Center in North Carolina.
August 1, 2019
Mueller’s Testimony: 5 Things Congress May Press Him On This Wednesday
Ahead of Robert Mueller’s public testimony, go inside five moments and issues lawmakers may focus on.
July 22, 2019
What You Need to Know About Trump's $8 Billion Saudi Arms Deal
Here is what you need to know about the multi-billion-dollar arms deal roiling Congress as it makes its way to Trump’s desk.
July 16, 2019
WATCH: How "Obamacare" Became a Symbol of America’s Divide
"Obamacare" expanded health insurance for millions — but as an excerpt from "Divided States of America" shows, it also fueled years of political polarization and an anti-establishment sentiment that helped pave President Trump’s road to victory.
July 10, 2019
Facebook Tackles Misinformation Around the 2020 Census
Facebook announces its plan to stop the spread of misinformation around the first-ever electronic census.
July 2, 2019
Watch FRONTLINE's 5 Most-Streamed Documentaries of 2019 (So Far)
Looking for documentaries to binge-watch this summer? We've got you covered.
July 2, 2019
Pedophile Doctor Faces Board That Could Take Away His Pension
A former government pediatrician who has been convicted of sexually assaulting his Native American patients now faces a military-style disciplinary board that could strip him of his pension, a senior U.S. health official said in a letter.
June 28, 2019
Robert Mueller Statement: Charging President Trump 'Not an Option'
Robert Mueller III resigned and formally closed his office’s investigation
May 29, 2019