The voices and faces of the Central American children separated from their parentsat the US border with Mexico are now emerging, lending a heart-rending human element to the debate over President Trump’s controversial ‘zero-tolerance policy’ towards illegal immigrants.

ON THIS DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY On June 19, 1862, Congress outlaws slavery in all US territories, although not in all US states, and President Abraham Lincoln immediately signs the measure into law. The move defies the US Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision, which says Congress is powerless to regulate slavery in the territories. (Photo: Dred Scott, an enslaved man who unsuccessfully tried to win his freedom after living in a state (Illinois) and territory (Wisconsin) that prohibited slavery.

EXPLAINER: Since at least April, the Trump administration has been separating children and parents who enter the United States illegally at the border — that much is supported by the numbers. As outrage over the policy grows, so does public confusion over the practice. Struggling to explain the policy, the president has blamed the Democrats. Here’s what we know about the taking of kids from their parents at the border.

It’s costing Russia $15 billion to host the World Cup. Is that a good return for the Russian taxpayer? One economist suggests hosting the soccer championship is a little like spending big bucks on a wedding dress.

Peace and prosperity are expected to be President’s Trump’s key selling pointswhen he makes his case for congressional Republicans ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Republican control of both the Senate and House of Representatives is at stake, and the loss of one or both chambers could impact Trump’s 2020 re-election bid. But, to keep GOP control of Congress, the president would have to turn the tables on history.

Europe and the United States are at odds more and more since President Trump took office. The differences of opinion are on a range of issues from climate change to tariffs — and now with the handling of migrant children.

When Brazilian native Kelly Oliveira joined the US Army to forge her path to US citizenship, she thought she had it made. However, she struggled to retain her legal status during the years it took for added background checks to be completed. This month, Oliveira finally became a citizen, but says she’s been an ‘American at heart’ all along.