Hispanic Community March 2019

US Pulling Last Diplomats From Venezuela

The U.S. is pulling its remaining diplomats from Venezuela as the Trump administration looks to oust President Maduro. Venezuela is still struggling to restore electricity.

Global March 2019

Highlights: Trump's $4.7T Budget Request

The following article breaks down Trump’s $4.7 trillion budget request, which includes $8.6 billion for the border wall and cutting Education Department funding.

Global March 2019

Asylum Seekers Required To Wait In Mexico

The United States has expanded a program that requires migrants seeking asylum to wait in Mexico while the immigration court system processes their cases.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Fate Of Venezuelans In US

The Trump administration is faced with whether or not to grant Temporary Protected Status (or other protections) to more than 70,000 Venezuelans in the U.S.

Global March 2019

Senate Votes Against Trump

In a 59-41 vote, the Senate voted to block President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. President Trump tweeted “VETO!” in response.

Financing March 2019

Caps On Student Loan Borrowing?

The White House has proposed caps on student loans that can be taken out by graduate students and parents. This plan is part of a list of suggested changes to the Higher Education Act.

Global March 2019

George W. Bush Welcomes New US Citizens

New citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Dallas were welcomed to the United States by former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush.

Global March 2019

Fire Protection Priority In California

California will be pulling National Guard troops away from the border next month to help protect communities from fires like the ones in the city of Paradise last year.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Mexico Talks US Investment With Kushner

Talks between the Mexico’s president and Jared Kushner could lead to an agreement where the U.S. would guarantee some $10 billion in investments for Mexico and Central America.

Global March 2019

Trump Orders Colleges To Back Free Speech

President Trump has ordered federal agencies to ensure that universities and colleges receiving research grants are promoting free speech. Schools found not doing so risk funding.

Global March 2019

Mueller Report Debate; 10 Things To Know

The Mueller Report is complete, but the debate surround it has just begun. State and federal investigators in NY continue to investigate President Trump and those associated with him.

Global March 2019

Democrats Ask For Mueller File

House Democrats are pressing for the full Mueller report to be released by April 2, implying that they would subpoena the information otherwise. A four-page summary has been released.

Global March 2019

House Tries To Override 1st Trump Veto

The House is planning to vote against President Trump’s veto. It appears their vote will fail, and the president’s declaration of a national emergency at Mexico’s border will stand.

Global March 2019

Trump Border Emergency Survives

The House fell 38 votes short of overriding President Donald Trump’s first veto. Trump is looking to steer billions to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Global March 2019

New Migrant Caravan Of 2,500 Sets Out For US

A migrant caravan of about 2,500 is in southern Mexico and heading for the U.S. The caravan is mainly made up of people from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Cuba and Honduras.