President Trump directed federal officials to open Alcatraz for detainees. It's not the first time the topic has cropped up.

The prison on a forbidding island off San Francisco was operated at a prohibitive cost. Now, President Trump says it's time ...

President Trump’s idea to reopen Alcatraz as a functioning prison is a reflection of his political instincts and personal ...

The 1979 film starring Clint Eastwood about the daring 1962 escape attempt aired on the local PBS channel just six hours ...

"It's a symbol of law and order," Trump said in response to a question ... Sign up for USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter. At the moment, Alcatraz is a very popular national historic destination ...

For those who've seen any of the dozens of movies featuring Alcatraz over the years ... "It's a symbol of law and order," Trump said in response to a question from Reuters' reporter on the ...