Global June 2020

Non-Immigrants Visa Ban Extended

Many temporary work visas have been added to a ban on green cards issued outside of the U.S. This freeze is slated to last to the end of 2020 and will impact multinational corporations.

Global June 2020

Europe To Reopen Borders

Although countries in Europe are going to begin reopening their borders, it is unlikely that Americans will be allowed to travel there. This is in part because of spread of COVID-19.

Legal June 2020

Justices Rule For Trump Administration

In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court said those who fail their initial asylum screenings can be deported without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.

Health Care June 2020

New Virus Cases Hit An All-Time High In US

New coronavirus cases per day in the United States have hit an all-time high of 40,000. As a result, Texas’ governor, Greg Abbott, has scaled back restaurant dining and closed all bars.

Health Care June 2020

White House Seeks To Scrap 'Obamacare'

The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to scrap the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare). This comes as new cases of COVID-19 rise in more than half of the states.

Legal June 2020

Supreme Court Declines To Hear Wall Challenge

The Supreme Court denied hearing an appeal by multiple environmental groups regarding sections of the border wall the Trump administration is building on the U.S./Mexico border.

Technology June 2020

Social Media Platforms Face A Reckoning

A growing number of advertisers are boycotting social media because of various platforms’ lack of response to hate speech and misinformation.

Arts and Media July 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton' On Disney+

Just in time for the Fourth of July, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” is premiering on Disney+ and will feature the Broadway hit’s original cast.

Legal July 2020

Justices Rule On Electoral College

With the 2020 election in November, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Electoral College’s presidential electors can be required to vote according to the popular votes of the states.

Hispanic Community July 2020

Mexico President Heads To Washington

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is visiting President Donald Trump in Washington. López Obrador has hinted he wants to meet with Trump about Mexico’s suffering economy.

Financing July 2020

Trump Threatens To Cut Aid If Schools Don't Reopen

Will the president withhold aid to schools that do not reopen? This is what President Donald Trump is threatening to do, lashing out that federal health officials’ guidelines.

Health Care July 2020

Schools Or Bars?

A growing number of health experts are urging officials at the federal, state and local levels to prioritize K-12 schools, which could mean keeping places like gyms and bars closed.

Hispanic Community July 2020

New Executive Order Focuses On Hispanic Americans

A newly signed executive order creates an advisory committee focused on the economic and educational opportunities available to Hispanic Americans.

Global July 2020

Studying In Person Vs. Losing Visas

ICE has implemented a new rule that international students must leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their school’s classes are all online in the fall.

Health Care July 2020

Health Experts Weigh In On Reopening Schools

While Education Secretary Betsy DeVos insists kids can return to in-person learning, health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all approach could increase infections and deaths.