Hispanic Community August 2019

Secret Talks: Venezuela Socialist Boss

The Associated Press reports that Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s socialist party boss, has met with someone who is in close contact with the Trump administration.

Health Care August 2019

Doctors Weigh In On New Green Card Rule

Health experts are warning that the new rule that would deny green cards to many immigrants using public assistance programs like Medicaid will lead to poorer health and rising costs.

Hispanic Community August 2019

‘Monster’ Wildfire On Canary Islands

A wildfire on the Canary Islands forced the evacuation of more than 9,000 people. The “monster” blaze was reported throwing flames 160 feet into the air and racing across woodlands.

Legal August 2019

Detained Immigrants File Lawsuit

Fifteen immigrants have filed a lawsuit over the medical care and conditions in U.S. detention facilities. The suit states immigrants were denied recommended medical treatment.

Health Care August 2019

Tracing Opioid Sales’ Money

The New York attorney general’s office is issuing subpoenas regarding the financial records of the Sackler family. The Sacklers own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.

Legal August 2019

NY, 2 Other States Sue Over Green Card Rule

More states are suing over the new immigration rule that blocks many immigrants from getting green cards if they are using public assistance programs like food stamps and Medicaid.

Global August 2019

Public Schools Nearly Scammed Out Of $2.9M

Portland Public Schools were almost scammed out of nearly $2.9 million. A fraudster posing as a construction contractor tricked two employees into approving the payment.

Global August 2019

End To Limits On Child Detention?

The so-called Flores agreement requires detained children to be released as quickly as possible and to be kept in the least restrictive setting. President Trump is moving to end this.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Man Jailed For Threats Against Hispanics

An FBI complaint says that Eric Lin sent threatening Facebook messages to a Hispanic woman he knows, calling for the extermination of Spanish-speaking people and other ethnic groups.

Global August 2019

Ending Birthright Citizenship?

The president said that birthright citizenship is “frankly ridiculous” and that he is “very seriously” looking at ending it for babies born to non-U.S. citizens on American soil.

Financing August 2019

US Deficit To Exceed $1 Trillion Next Year

The CBO reports that the deficit is expected to exceed $1 trillion in the next fiscal year. The director of the CBO said the federal debt is “already high by historical standards.”

Global August 2019

Conn: 200K Impacted By Immigration Change

The new green cards rule could impact as many as 200,000 Connecticut residents. This number includes tens of thousands of kids enrolled in the HUSKY health insurance program.

Global August 2019

Migrant Kids Harassed; Top 5 Headlines

Drivers have been following and harassing buses carrying migrant children. “One Day at a Time” gets fourth season. The deficit is predicted to exceed $1 trillion next year.

Global August 2019

China: Tariff Hike On $75B Of US Products

As the G7 Summit approaches, China announced tariff increases on $75 billion of U.S. products and will also increase import duties on U.S.-made auto parts and autos.

Health Care August 2019

Health Care And 2020 Election

A major issue in the 2020 Election is health care, and Democratic voters seem to be reassessing their approach to this hot button topic.