Ben Finley, The Associated Press

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Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

In the 22 days since Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a notoriously violent prison in El Salvador, his young autistic son has sought comfort in the scent of his missing father's clothes.

An 'administrative error' sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says

An 'administrative error' sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says

President Donald Trump' s administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison last month, but is arguing against returning him to the United States because of his alleged gang ties and the U.S. government's lack of power over the Central American nation.

ICE admits 'administrative error' in deporting Maryland man to El Salvador

ICE admits 'administrative error' in deporting Maryland man to El Salvador

President Donald Trump 's administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison but is arguing against returning him to federal custody in the United States because of alleged gang ties.

How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail

How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.

Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia fends off GOP challenger to win a 3rd term to the US Senate

Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia fends off GOP challenger to win a 3rd term to the US Senate

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia won reelection to his third term Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Hung Cao.

US Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao

US Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is vying for a third term against a GOP challenger who is trying to become the first Republican in the state since 2002 to win a seat to the upper chamber.

Kaine and Cao face off in only debate of campaign for US Senate seat from Virginia

Kaine and Cao face off in only debate of campaign for US Senate seat from Virginia

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican challenger Hung Cao sparred over issues from illegal immigration to tariffs on foreign goods Wednesday in their only debate of the campaign.

Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle

Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Political observers have already placed bets on Tim Kaine, predicting the Democrat will glide into a third term as the junior U.S. Senator of Virginia, a state that hasn't elected a Republican to the upper chamber since 2002.