Global October 2019

New Immigration Detention Hub

Eight Louisiana jails have started housing asylum seekers and other migrants over the past year. ICE said it’s holding about 8,000 migrants in the state.

Global October 2019

Turkey Begins Offensive In Syria

In Syria, Turkey began an offensive against Kurdish fighters. The military operation began after the United States withdrew from northeastern Syria.

Legal October 2019

Lawsuits Seek To Block Public Charge Rule

Almost a dozen lawsuits have been filed to try to block the “public charge” rule that is slated to take effect next week. The rule would deny legal permanent residency to many immigrants.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Deportations To Cuba Ramped Up

The number of Cubans deported from the United States has increased to more than 800 in the past year because of a new Trump administration policy.

Global October 2019

Latest On Syria; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump has directed U.S. troops to begin pulling out of northern Syria. Floodwaters from a typhoon have left as many as 36 dead in Japan.

Global October 2019

Census Bureau Seeks Citizenship Info

State data, including driver’s license information, is being sought by the U.S. Census Bureau. It has also made a new request regarding recipients of government assistance.

Legal October 2019

Public Aid And Green Cards

Federal Judges in California, New York and Washington have temporarily blocked the president’s policy to deny green cards for immigrants on public aid like Medicaid and food stamps.

Global October 2019

Takeaways: Democratic Debate

The topics covered in the latest debate between the Democratic presidential candidates included taxes, health care, impeachment and gun control.

Global October 2019

Toxic PCBs Linger In Schools

Schools and day care centers across the U.S. may have fluorescent light ballasts containing toxic PCBs. The chemicals were banned decades ago over health concerns.

Global October 2019

Congressman Elijah Cummings Has Died

Congressman Elijah Cummings has died of complications from longstanding health problems. The 68-year-old congressman was the chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

Global October 2019

Update: Census Seeks Citizenship Info

U.S. Census Bureau officials confirmed that the bureau asking for drivers’ license records is in response to the president’s order to gather records to better determine citizenship.

Global October 2019

1M Kids May Lose Automatic Free Lunch

Nearly a million children could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches because of the Trump administration proposal regarding food stamps.

Global October 2019

Mulvaney: "That's Why We Held Up The Money"

During a press briefing Mick Mulvaney indicated that a quid pro quo was at play for the military aid to Ukraine. He later issued a statement that there was no quid pro quo.

Global October 2019

Will US Require DNA From Asylum-Seekers?

Amended regulations require the majority of migrants crossing the border between official entry points to give DNA samples, which would be added to an FBI database.

Global October 2019

Trudeau Wins; 10 Things To Know

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has won a second term. Hyperinflation in Venezuela has lead to a barter system where motorists are paying for gas with things like candy and cigarettes.