Global November 2019

Impeachment Inquiry Goes Public

The impeachment inquiry is going from closed door hearings to live public ones. Ex-president Jimmy Carter draws hundreds to his Sunday school class in Georgia.

Legal November 2019

DACA Supreme Court Ruling Nears

Martín Batalla Vidal is a 29-year-old Mexican immigrant, a certified nursing assistant and a lead plaintiff in a DACA-related case that is going before the Supreme Court.

Global November 2019

US Held Nearly 70K Kids In Custody in 2019

The nearly 70,000 migrant kids who were held in the U.S. government custody in 2019 spent more time in shelters and away from their families than in prior years.

Legal November 2019

Protections For 660K Immigrants On Line

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding DACA protections that would impact 660,000 immigrants. The Trump administration is making arguments to end the program.

Legal November 2019

Supreme Court Appears Ready To End DACA

The Trump administration may soon be allowed to end DACA. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears ready to rule to allow the administration to abolish DACA protections.

Health Care November 2019

Health Risks Grip Migrant Camp

A refugee camp made up of tents (some patched together with garbage bags) is facing stench from fires and piles of human wastes and freezing temperatures.

Global November 2019

Flooding In Venice, 10 Things To Know

Record-breaking flooding hits in Venice. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president is welcome to answer impeachment inquiry questions in writing or appear in person.

Global November 2019

Migrants Stuck In Lawless Limbo

Due to Trump administration policies migrants must remain for weeks or months in the lawless border state of Tamaulipas as they await court dates in the United States.

Health Care November 2019

Medicare Drug Plan Finder Has Glitch

Seniors could sign up for a Medicare plan whose coverage costs far more than they need to pay thanks to a glitch in Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder.

Arts and Media December 2019

Immigration And Ballroom Dance Industry

Federal tightening of visa application rules is impacting the ballroom dance industry. Studio owners say efforts to hire instructors are hampered without overseas help.

Global December 2019

Food Stamp Change May Affect 200K Students

A Trump administration proposal that is expected to reduce the number of food stamps enrollees could impact around 200,000 Florida students.

Global December 2019

Teachers, Guns And Debate

An AP investigation into accidental shootings at law enforcement agencies is raising questions about arming teachers as a way to deal with mass shootings at schools.

Global December 2019

2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump

Two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump have been announced: 1) abuse of power and 2) obstruction of Congress. Voting is expected in a matter of days.

Global December 2019

NAFTA News

On the same day the Democrats announced impeachment charges against President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced agreement on a modified North American trade pact.

Financing December 2019

Only Partial Loan Relief For Students?

Under new Education Department rules defrauded students will only receive full loan forgiveness if they earn far less than their peers and may receive relief 25%-75% of their debt.