Global December 2019

'Obamacare' Tax Repeal Added To Bill

A wrap-up spending bill includes ‘Obamacare’ tax repeal, an increase on the age for purchasing tobacco products and steady funding for President Donald Trump’s border fence.

Global December 2019

Immigrants Line Up For Driver's Licenses

Immigrants lined up at DMVs in New York to get driver’s licenses. The state began no longer requiring applicants to prove that they are in the United States legally this week.

Financing December 2019

69 Vermont Schools Got $1.4M For Safety

Vermont schools received $1.4 million in school safety grants that will be used for things like security cameras, window shading, door locking mechanisms and public address systems.

Global December 2019

NJ Passes New Driver’s License Bill

A N.J. bill allows immigrants to get driver’s licenses without proving they are in the U.S. legally. Thirteen states permit immigrants without legal status to get driver’s licenses.

Health Care December 2019

US Proposes New Organ Transplants Rules

New proposed rules regarding organ transplants is meant to overhaul parts of the nation’s transplant system. More than 113,000 Americans linger on the transplant waiting list.

Financing December 2019

House Passes $1.4T Gov. Spending Bill

The House passed a $1.4 trillion government spending bill that includes repealing taxes on high-cost health plans and steady funding for President Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border fence.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Former Bolivian Leader Moves To Argentina

Argentina has granted political asylum to the former president of Bolivia who fled Bolivia for Mexico last month following protests, and loss of support from the military and police.

Global December 2019

Donated Toys Stolen From Miami School

Donated toys for needy children were stolen from St. Kevin Catholic School in Miami. The community, however, stepped up and more than replaced all the stolen toys.

Global December 2019

President Donald Trump Impeached

President Donald Trump has become the third American president to be impeached. The votes were 230-197-1 on the first charge and 229-198-1 on the second charge.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Spain Rocked By Court Rulings

The European Union's top court’s ruling could force fresh elections in Catalonia and undermine Spain’s prime minister’s hopes of forming a new government.

Health Care December 2019

Big Pharma Dealt Setback

A provision that would have given the makers of expensive drugs 10 years of protection from less-expensive knockoffs has been removed from the revamped North American trade deal.

Global December 2019

From Impeachment To Stolen Donated Toys

President Donald Trump is impeached on two charges: abuse of power and obstruction. Thieves stole toys donated for needy kids, but the community has more than replaced all the toys.

Global December 2019

NJ Officially Enacts Driver’s License Law

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed the bill that allows immigrants without legal status or who cannot prove they're in the country legally to get a driver’s license.

Financing December 2019

$1.4T Spending Bill Wins Senate OK

The $1.4 trillion government spending bill has been passed by the Senate and sent on to President Donald Trump. The White House says the president will sign the bill before the deadline.

Technology December 2019

Facebook To Tackle US Census Interference

Facebook is planning to tackle misinformation about the 2020 U.S. census including how and when to participate, who can participate, and what happens when people participate.