Global December 2019

Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Washington is abuzz about the $1.4 trillion government funding package, lower prescription drug costs, the bipartisan trade deal and the president’s impeachment.

Financing December 2019

Livestock Can Equal Scholarships

Scholarships totally more than $19,000 are available to children who exhibited livestock in the 2019 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA youth livestock program.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Julián Castro Drops Out Of 2020 Race?

Julián Castro has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race. Castro said he was suspending his campaign in a video, which concluded with "¡Ganaremos un día!" ("We will win one day!").

Health Care January 2020

Wash. Requires Student Vaccinations

State law in Washington is requiring students to be vaccinated for the measles, mumps and rubella. Families can no longer opt out because of personal or philosophical reasons.

Global January 2020

Homeland Security Vs. DMV Laws?

Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of Homeland Security, is seeking a study on how some states’ DMV laws are affecting enforcement efforts for immigration and other investigations.

Global January 2020

Will Iran Retaliate Against US?

Following the United States’ killing of the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the price of oil surged on fears of Iran retaliating against the U.S.

Legal January 2020

Alex Jones To Pay $100K In Sandy Hook Case

Texas State District Judge Scott Jenkins has ordered Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook case. Jenkins also denied the Infowars host’s request to dismiss the lawsuit.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Remain In Mexico Program Expanded

As part of the expansion of the Remain in Mexico program, the U.S. began sending asylum seekers across the Arizona border and back to Mexico to await their immigration court hearings.

Global January 2020

Census Bureau Will Get Citizenship Data?

The Supreme Court ruled against including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census; the Census Bureau is going to get citizenship data from the Department of Homeland Security.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Migrants Stuck And Scared In Mexico

With the expansion of the so-called “Remain in Mexico” program, migrants are struggling to get their bearings and figure out how to make their immigration court dates.

Global January 2020

Collecting DNA At The Border For FBI?

People being held in immigration custody at the border will now have their DNA collected by the U.S. government who will submit it to the FBI for a massive criminal database.

Legal January 2020

Guatemalan Sues US To Reunite With Family

An asylum-seeker is suing the U.S. to reunite her with her family. She and her two daughters were released into the U.S., but her partner and her son were both ordered to remain in Mexico.

Hispanic Community January 2020

6.4 Quake Strikes Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico was struck before dawn by a 6.4 earthquake followed by a series of strong aftershocks. The quake killed one man and injured at least eight other people.

Global January 2020

Are We At War?

Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases that house United States troops. The White House said President Donald Trump will address the nation today.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Biggest Quake In Century Hits Puerto Rico

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico, leaving hundreds of families homeless, and there is a roughly 22% chance the island may experience another quake as large or even larger.