Global November 2018

Dem Gains Threaten Trump Agenda, Even Without 'Blue Wave'

Midterm Election Results: Democrats have regained control of the House of Representatives. Republicans have added to its edge in the Senate. The next in line to become the new speaker of the House is Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California.

Global November 2018

Divisive Trump Era Ushers Record Number Of Women Into House

The midterm elections were widely viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s first term. One of the results of the election were a record number of women being elected to the House of Representatives. According to data compiled by AP, 237 women ran for the House as major-party candidates.

Global November 2018

Migrants Weigh Whether To Stay In Mexico, Resume Trek To US

The migrant caravan is resting for at least a couple of days in Mexico’s capital as they debate continuing their journey to the United States border or remain in Mexico. The government in Mexico said 2,697 temporary visas have been issued to families and individuals, and Mexico is offering asylum, refugee or work visas to the migrants.

Legal November 2018

With New Justice Official, Fate Of Russia Probe In Question

With Matthew Whitaker become the new acting attorney general after Jeff Sessions was pushed out of office, concerns are rising over the future of Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Whitaker has questioned the scope of the inquiry and spoken publicly about ways an attorney general could stymie the investigation.

Legal November 2018

Justice Ginsburg, 85, Hospitalized

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after falling in her office at the Supreme Court, resulting in her fracturing three ribs. In her absence while she is at Washington University Hospital in Washington, the Supreme Court is moving forward with a ceremony welcoming new Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Both President Donald Trump and new acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker are expected to attend.

Global November 2018

Trump Limits Asylum, Says People Must 'Come In Legally'

President Trump has limited those seeking asylum by circumventing laws that state that anyone is eligible for asylum regardless of how the individual enters the country. Officials with the administration have said that the measures are in effect for at least three months but could also be extended.

Arts and Media November 2018

CNN Sues Trump

Following a contentious news conference, CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s credentials to cover the White House have been revoked.

Legal November 2018

Lawyers Seek 'Apprentice' Tapes In Trump Immigration Suit

Lawyers have subpoenaed Trump Productions LLC and MGM Holdings Inc. to obtain unaired tapes of the reality TV show “The Apprentice” as part of their case against President Donald Trump’s ending of special protections that shield some immigrants from deportation. Specifically, the lawyers are seeking footage where Trump "uses racial and/or ethnic slurs" or "makes remarks concerning race, nationality and/or ethnic background."

Global November 2018

First Caravan Members Reach US Border

Hundreds of members of the migrant caravan have reached the U.S./Mexico border and are currently staying in shelters and tents in Tijuana, Mexico. The members have said that they are going to wait for other migrants to arrive before making their next move.

Legal November 2018

WH Must Return Jim Acosta's Credential

CNN’s Jim Acosta may soon have his White House press credentials returned thanks to U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly who ordered the White House to return Acosta’s credentials.

Global November 2018

Wildfires Update; 10 Things To Know Today

Those on the wildfires missing list has dropped to approximately 1,000. President Donald Trump has stated that there is no reason for him to listen to the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

Legal November 2018

Judge Bars Enforcing Trump Asylum Ban

President Donald Trump’s asylum ban regarding immigrants who illegally cross the southern border of the U.S. has been barred by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar.

Global November 2018

Where Trump Is Headed; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump is headed to Mississippi for two rallies. Why? To help keep the Senate seat current held by Cindy Hyde-Smith in the hands of the Republican Party.

Global November 2018

Fact Check On Family Separation Policy

Although both the Obama and Trump administrations operated/operate under the same immigration laws, the family separations were because of Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy.

Global December 2018

Fact Check On Immigrant Aid

President Trump has spread a false claim: people in the U.S. illegally are receiving more in federal assistance than the average American receives in benefits from Social Security.