Global March 2019

US Will Reassign Border Inspectors

The U.S. will be reassigning 750 border inspectors on a temporary basis. It is not known when these inspectors will return to their regular duties.

Financing March 2019

Special Olympics Funding To Be Restored

In a course reversal, President Trump said he would not be cutting funding for the Special Olympics after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had defended the proposal for days.

Global April 2019

Senate Showdown Looms; 10 Things To Know

Senate Democrats’ demand for additional aid for Puerto Rico is rebuffed by Senate Republicans. A woman suspected in the killing of the half brother of Kim Jong Un could be freed.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Mexico To Issue Humanitarian Visas

Mexico will be issuing limited humanitarian visas to some of the approximately 2,500 Caribbean and Central American migrants that are currently in Chiapas.

Global April 2019

Trump Considering An 'Immigration Czar'

President Trump is considering naming a “border” or “immigration czar” and is considering at least two potential candidates: Kris Kobach and Ken Cuccinelli.

Global April 2019

Trump Eases Up On Threat To Close Border

The president took a step back on his threat to close the border as officials in his administration explored half measures like stopping only foot traffic at particular crossings.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Mexican American Scholars Gather

The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies is having its annual national conference in New Mexico. Topics to be discussed include immigration and ethnic studies.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Juan Guaido Stripped Of Immunity

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has been stripped of his immunity by loyalists to President Nicolas Maduro. This turn of events could lead to Guaido’s prosecution and arrest.

Global April 2019

US Employers Add A Solid 196K Jobs

The U.S. experienced an increase in hiring in the month of March. Employers added 196,000 jobs. Signs, however, indicate that the economy is slowing.

Global April 2019

A Look At The State Of The Wall On The Border

Building a wall or not building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has become a hot button political topic. But what is currently on the border?

Global April 2019

From Iran To Vaccines; 10 Things To Know

The president is planning to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a “foreign terrorist organization.” Vaccines were blocked in Yemen during cholera epidemic.

Global April 2019

Nielsen Out At Homeland Security

Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned as the Homeland Security secretary. Kevin McAleenan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, is taking over as the department’s acting head.

Global April 2019

Homeland Security’s 12 Days Of Turmoil

Kirstjen Nielsen is no longer Homeland Security’s secretary, but what led to this? The following is from interviews with congressional aides, administrative officials and others.

Legal April 2019

Judge Blocks Trump's Asylum Policy

Judge Richard Seeborg has blocked Trump’s asylum policy regarding returning asylum seekers to Mexico, however, the ruling is on hold for several day.

Global April 2019

Family Separations Policy Not Revived

President Trump said he is not looking to reinstate the family separation policy at the border. He also suggested that the policy deters migrants from coming to the United States.