Richard Gonzales appears in the following:
Prosecutors Protect Immigrants From Deportation For Minor Crimes
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration, some prosecutors around the country are looking at ways to avoid prosecuting immigrants when a minor crime might lead to their deportation.
Senate Intelligence Committee Presses For Flynn Documents
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Because former Trump adviser Michael Flynn, citing the 5th Amendment, has refused to turn over documents related to Russia, the Senate Intelligence Committee is trying another approach.
British Police Confirm 22 People Dead After Explosion At Manchester Arena
Monday, May 22, 2017
Police say nearly 60 people have been injured in what is being treated as a terrorist incident. Witnesses reported frantic efforts by concertgoers to flee after the blast at an Ariana Grande show.
New Orleans Takes Down Statue Of Gen. Robert E. Lee
Friday, May 19, 2017
The statue in Lee Circle was the last of four Confederate-era monuments that the city had pledged to remove amid a swirl of controversy.
U.S. Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan Supreme Court
Thursday, May 18, 2017
By freezing the justices' assets, "the [U.S.] is supporting the Venezuelan people in their efforts to protect ... democratic governance in their country," said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
U.S. Navy Admiral Sentenced To Prison In Bribery Scandal
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Prosecutors say this is the first time a Navy admiral has been imprisoned for a federal crime committed in the course of his official duty. He lied to investigators about fraud by a Navy contractor.
Amtrak Engineer Charged In Deadly 2015 Philadelphia Train Crash
Friday, May 12, 2017
Pennsylvania authorities filed criminal charges after local officials found insufficient evidence to make a case against the engineer who was operating the train at twice the speed limit.
Senate Intelligence Panel Subpoenas Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
The subpoena indicates that the Senate inquiry into possible links between the Trump campaign and Russian officials is proceeding despite questions about the FBI's parallel probe.
The Pentagon Investigates Possible Friendly Fire Deaths In Afghanistan
Friday, April 28, 2017
U.S. forces targeting an ISIS leader may have accidentally killed two of their own.
After Ann Coulter Backs Out Of Visit, UC Berkeley Braces For Free Speech Rallies
Thursday, April 27, 2017
UC Berkeley expects more unrest on Thursday. Conservative groups charge the campus with censorship after it canceled speeches by provocative speakers over safety concerns.
Federal Court In San Francisco Blocks Trump's Threat Against Sanctuary Cities
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
The president's immigration policies have been dealt another setback. A federal judge's ruling will stop the administration from penalizing sanctuary cities while a lawsuit winds through the courts.
UC Berkeley Changes Course And Offers To Host Ann Coulter Speech
Thursday, April 20, 2017
UC Berkeley, the home of the Free Speech Movement, is embroiled in another controversy testing that campus' legacy. It invited, then disinvited, then reinvited a conservative pundit.
Serena Williams Is Pregnant, Due In The Fall
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
The No. 1 ranked female tennis player in the world will take a break from the sport even as she is at the top of her game.
DREAMer Deportation Case Raises Questions On Trump's Deferred Action Policy
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
A 23-year-old man says he was deported even though he was given protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The attorney general says DACA enrollees "are not being targeted."
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Arkansas' Request To Carry Out Execution
Monday, April 17, 2017
The high court declined a request by the state to lift a stay that would have allowed the first execution in nearly a dozen years to proceed. Don Davis was set to die Monday night by lethal injection.
Tax Filings Seen Dipping Amid Trump Crackdown On Illegal Immigration
Monday, April 17, 2017
Last year nearly 4.5 million people without Social Security numbers filed federal tax returns. Many were in the U.S. illegally. But there are signs that fewer such immigrants are filing this year.
United Airlines Changes Its Policy On Displacing Customers
Friday, April 14, 2017
United says the decision must be made before customers board the plane. Battered by a viral video nightmare, the airline says this is an initial step toward delivering "the best customer experience."
San Francisco Seeks To Block Trump's Order On Sanctuary Cities
Friday, April 14, 2017
San Francisco is seeking an injunction to stop President Trump's executive order cutting off federal funds to sanctuary cities. On Friday, a federal judge heard arguments over whether the suit can go forward.
CIA Director Pompeo Denounces WikiLeaks As 'Hostile Intelligence Service'
Thursday, April 13, 2017
After WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange published a defense of his methods in the Washington Post, Pompeo blasted him as a charlatan.
United Scrambles To Recover From Ousted Passenger Fiasco
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
After a belated apology to an abused passenger, United has offered compensation to everyone else on the flight. CEO Oscar Munoz also promises a review of company policy on removing ticketed customers.