Global February 2019

Spies Exposed In NYC; 10 Things To Know

The AP has identified six individuals who were approached by undercover operatives. President Trump is holding a rally in El Paso where he will try to turn the border debate.

Legal February 2019

60K Immigration Court Hearings Delayed

Around 60,000 immigration court hearings have been delayed due to last month’s partial government shutdown. At least one judge has said she has no openings on her calendar until 2022.

Global February 2019

Trump Taps Stereotypes About Immigrants

President Donald Trump is speaking at a rally in El Paso today about building a wall on the border. But the AP has found that his arguments on immigration draw from false stereotypes.

Global February 2019

Budget Deal Allows Far Less For Wall

A second government shutdown may have been avoided. An agreement has been reached, which includes $1.4 billion for constructing new barriers along the border.

Technology February 2019

Trump Calls For Investment In AI

President Trump has signed the American AI Initiative, an executive order regarding developing and researching artificial intelligence but doesn’t include funding details.

Global February 2019

How Does Immigration Detention Work?

The AP explains how immigration detention works in the U.S., including the difference between immigrants who are arrested at the border and beyond the border region.

Health Care February 2019

Drug Prices Could Threaten NAFTA 2.0

Democrats in Congress are raising concerns about drug prices under the revamped version of NAFTA. They argue Americans will pay more for prescription drugs.

Global February 2019

Trump Unhappy But Leaning Toward Deal

The U.S. might avoid another government shutdown as President Trump seems to be leaning towards accepting a deal—a deal that only has a fraction of the money he wanted for a border wall.

Global February 2019

San Diego To Sue US Over Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration may soon be facing a lawsuit, regarding asylum-seeking families being released on a widespread basis.

Global February 2019

Parkland Massacre Victims Remembered

An interfaith service is being held to remember the 14 students and three staff members who died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.

Global February 2019

Highlights Of Bill To Avoid Shutdown

The following are highlights from the $330-billion-plus spending measure being proposed to avoid another government shutdown.

Global February 2019

Valentine’s Gifts Donated To 1,000+ Kids

More than 1,000 gift bags are being given to all the students in the Lone Oak Independent School District in Texas for Valentine’s Day thanks to donations.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Puerto Rico Tutoring Program Probe

According to Puerto Rico’s Department of Education, a judge seeking documents related to a federal investigation issued an arrest warrant for the head of the agency.

Global February 2019

Amazon Ditches New York Headquarters

Amazon has announced that it is not building a headquarters in New York but is planning to continue to build out offices in Virginia and Tennessee.

Global February 2019

From Rutgers To CSU; Top 5 Headlines

Rutgers alumnus becomes a “Jeopardy” champion. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the cast of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” as Amy’s brother. California Universities receive $17 million.