| A 7-year-old girl who died in Border Control custody, the departure of Ryan Zink and Pete Davidson's emotional Instagram post. Here's what to know. |  | | | | | | | | | | | After migrant girl's death, family disputes Border Patrol account | | The family of a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in U.S. Border Patrol custody is disputing the government's account of the events leading to her death, saying her father took care of her during their journey across Mexico. The girl, Jakelin Caal Maquin, was detained last week after illegally crossing the southern border into the United States. She died after suffering from a high fever and seizures, according to immigration authorities, who said her father was ultimately at fault. In a statement Saturday, the family said the father, Nery Caal Cruz, "took care of Jakelin – made sure she was fed and had sufficient water." Lawyers for the family are asking for an investigation of the events leading up to the girl's death. | Trump cabinet shake-up continues: Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke out amid ethics cloud | | Ryan Zinke, the embattled secretary of the Interior, is leaving the administration at the end of the year, President Donald Trump announced in a tweet Saturday. "Ryan has accomplished much during his tenure and I want to thank him for his service to our Nation," Trump said. A replacement will be announced next week, he said. Zinke has been embroiled in several investigations, with the Interior Department's own inspector general reportedly referring him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution. The mounting pressure had taken its toll, Zinke said, personally and financially. He is the latest top-level Trump adviser who will exit the administration in the coming weeks, joining Chief of Staff John Kelly and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. | Celebs and fans rally behind Pete Davidson | | In an emotional Instagram post, "Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson discussed his daily struggle with mental health before deleting his account. "i really don't want to be on this earth anymore," Davidson said Saturday in the now-deleted post. New York police said the department did a "wellness check and made contact" with Davidson following the post. Several celebrities reached out to show support for Davidson and shared encouraging messages. Davidson, 25, has been open about his borderline personality disorder in the past. | | If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time of day or night or chat online. |  | | Comedian Pete Davidson attends the American Museum of Natural History's 2018 Museum Gala in New York City. | | Angela Weiss , Angela Weiss, AFP/Getty Images | | Affordable Care Act ruled unconstitutional, but coverage remains intact — for now | | A federal judge in Texas ruled late Friday that core aspects of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, are unconstitutional, a move that could leave those insured under the system in uncertain territory. While President Donald Trump hailed the ruling as "great news for America," the White House rushed to assure Americans the program will remain in place while the lawsuit is appealed. The 55-page ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Reed O'Connor in the Nothern District of Texas was issued just one day before open enrollment was set to end this year for Former President Barack Obama's signature legislative achievement. On Saturday, Obama called the decision "a reminder that Republicans will never stop trying to undo" the law's protections. | New chief of staff once called Trump a 'terrible human being' | | Mick Mulvaney, who was named last week to replace Gen. John Kelly as the president's acting chief of staff, once harshly criticized Donald Trump while campaigning to retain his South Carolina House seat in 2016. "Yes, I am supporting Donald Trump, but I'm doing so as enthusiastically as I can, given the fact that I think he's a terrible human being. But the choice on the other side is just as bad," Mulvaney said during a candidate forum, according to the local newspaper, The State. Video of his remarks was uncovered by The Daily Beast on Friday, just hours after Trump announced he had chosen Mulvaney. | | | | | | | | MORE ARTICLES | | | | | | | |
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