Hispanic Community May 2020

Update On Raid In Venezuela

During a TV broadcast in Venezuela, the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, said two U.S. citizens were arrested during a raid allegedly meant to capture the Venezuelan president.

Health Care May 2020

The Second Virus Wave

Around the world health authorities are warning of another wave of coronavirus infections and deaths, but questions remain exactly when and how bad this next wave will be.

Health Care May 2020

US Shelves CDC Guide To Reopening Country

The CDC’s guide for reopening the U.S. has been shelved by the Trump administration. States can still access CDC guidance not released by the White House by contacting the CDC.

Global May 2020

Governors Disregard Guidelines On Reopening

Seventeen states did not meet the White House’s guidelines for loosing restrictions to begin reopening. Despite this, many of those states have begun to or are about to reopen.

Health Care May 2020

AP Exclusive On Virus Guidelines

The shelved CDC COVID-19 guidelines support a coordinated national response. The White House’s plan puts the onus on reopening decisions on governors and local officials.

Financing May 2020

36M Have Sought US Unemployment Aid

The number of people who have applied for unemployment aid over the past two months has reached roughly 36 million. Congress is divided as to whether or not to pass another aid package.

Global May 2020

Europe Reopens Widely

With new COVID-19 cases and deaths slowing in Europe, countries like Italy and Greece have begun reopening more widely. China is giving the WHO $2 billion to help fight the virus.

Financing May 2020

Immigration Agency Asks For Emergency Funds

USCIS, which processes work visas and citizenship applications, says it needs to both raise fees and receive emergency funding from Congress because of the pandemic.

Health Care May 2020

Trump Says He's Taking Hydroxychloroquine

Despite its potentially fatal side effects, President Donald Trump said he is taking hydroxychloroquine daily. He has also threatened to permanently cut funding to WHO.

Global May 2020

US Heightens Border Enforcement

The following article explores the latest news regarding the pandemic, including the indefinite extension of a policy that quickly expels most migrants stopped along the border.

Financing May 2020

'Go Big' On Virus Aid Or Hit 'Pause'

The federal government is split down party lines with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying “go big” on virus aid and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying to hit “pause.”

Health Care May 2020

Poll: 50% Of Americans Would Get Virus Vaccine

A recent poll shows 1 in 5 Americans would refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Of those surveyed who said they wouldn’t get vaccinated, 7 in 10 expressed worries about safety.

Technology May 2020

Twitter Fact-Checks Trump

Twitter added a warning phrase to two of President Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in ballots. Trump responded by threatening social media companies.

Financing May 2020

US Consumer Spending Sinks By Record 13.6%

Although online shopping has increased, consumer spending at brick and mortar stores, which makes up the majority of consumer spending in the U.S., has plummeted because of COVID-19.

Technology May 2020

Twitter Adds Warning To Trump Tweet

The president signed an executive order challenging laws that protect social media from liable. Twitter has added a warning to Trump’s tweet about protests over George Floyd’s death.