Global January 2019

Trump And The Disputed Border Crisis

President Donald Trump made his first prime-time speech Tuesday night where he declared a crisis on the border. The following is the Associated Press’ fact check of that speech.

Global January 2019

Catch And Can't Release Fast Enough

The U.S. has been rapidly releasing asylum-seeking families. How rapidly? Families have been given court dates without having to pass initial screenings by asylum officers.

Global January 2019

Attending 2 Schools At The Same Time?

With their Degree Partnership Program, Oregon State University-Cascades and Central Oregon Community College are allowing students to be admitted to both schools at the same time.

Global January 2019

US Approves Child Bride Requests

Does the U.S.’s immigration system enable forced marriage? Over the last decade, the U.S. approved thousands of child and adolescent bride requests.

Global January 2019

Shutdown Ties For Longest On Record

The current government shutdown has now tied with a government shutdown in 1996 for the longest shutdown on record. Some 800,000 federal workers will not be receiving paychecks.

Global January 2019

Shutdown: Day 24; 10 Things To Know

While Congress returns to Washington, there appears at this time to be no end in sight to the partial government shutdown. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Saudi leaders.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Julian Castro Visits Puerto Rico

Julian Castro Visits Puerto Rico Presidential Candidate To Discuss Increasing Latino Political Representation By DANICA COTO, Associated Press

Global January 2019

Trump Rejects Short-Term Shutdown Fix

President Trump rejected a proposal from Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to temporarily reopen the government while continuing negotiations regarding funding for his border wall.

Financing January 2019

CCCC Receives Largest Single Donation

Cape Cod Community College has received their largest single donation. Maureen Wilkens has gifted $5 million for the construction of the new Science and Engineering Building.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Trump’s Cuba Policy Hurts Business

New figures say President Trump’s Cuba policy is hurting the island’s private sector by driving millions of dollars from its state-run tourism sector to its private entrepreneurs.

Global January 2019

IRS Recalls About 46,000 Workers

With the shutdown into its 26 day, the IRS is recalling around 46,000 furloughed employees to handle tax returns, as well as pay out refunds for the time being will work without pay.

Hispanic Community January 2019

US Mistakenly Wanted To Deport Veteran

A U.S. citizen who is a Marine veteran with PTSD was held three days as he waited for possible deportation, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan.

Financing January 2019

ETSU Expands Military Student Aid

ETSU (East Tennessee State University) is waiving out-of-state tuition, as well as expanding scholarships for veterans, military service members and their families.

Global January 2019

MSU Interim President Resigns

MSU’s interim president is stepping down following remarks he made regarding some of the victims of Larry Nassar. Nassar is a former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Caravan Sets Sights On Mexico

A caravan consisting of more than 1,700 Hondurans who recently crossed into Guatemala are now headed towards the Mexico border as they travel towards the United States.