Global September 2020

DHS Plans Expanded Use Of Personal Data

The Department of Homeland Security is expanding the collection of personal data such as fingerprints, as well as things newly authorized ones like voice and facial recognition.

Financing September 2020

$300 Jobless Benefit Not Likely For Some

Despite the Trump administration rolling out a new $300/week unemployment benefit, more than 1 million people currently unemployed will not receive that check.

Financing September 2020

McConnell: Senate To Vote On Virus Aid

Will there be another virus aid package? That question remains up in the air even as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will be voting on “targeted” virus aid.

Health Care September 2020

Why Was COVID Vaccine Final Testing Halted?

AstraZeneca’s final testing of their COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been halted because of a "potentially unexplained illness" in one of the research volunteers.

Health Care September 2020

Virus Alters Sept. 11 Commemoration

Commemoration the 19th anniversary of 9/11 has been altered because of COVID-19. While the twin blue beams will shine, the reading of the victims’ names will be replaced by a recording.

Health Care September 2020

‘I Wanted To Always Play It Down’

Journalist Bob Woodward has released audio recordings of his interviews with President Donald Trump where the president said he knew how deadly COVID-19 and chose to downplay it.

Hispanic Community September 2020

Study: ‘Young Latinos: A Generation Of Change’

Telemundo has released a report entitled “Young Latinos: A Generation of Change” which shows the results of a study the media company conducted with BuzzFeed News on the 2020 Election.

Global September 2020

Will Vexed Parents Now Support School Choice?

As parents face hard decisions for the new school year in the midst of a pandemic, the Trump administration is promoting school choice and its policies.

Health Care September 2020

United States’ Plan For Free COVID-19 Vaccines

The United States has outlined a COVID-19 vaccination campaign where vaccines would be available for free to all Americans. The plan, however, is falling under scrutiny.

Global September 2020

Big Ten Changes Course

The Big Ten has changed course; all 14 of its teams will play eight regular-season games. The Big Ten said its Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to restart sports.

Global September 2020

Hurricane Sally Unleashes Flooding

President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency for parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana because of Hurricane Sally.

Technology September 2020

US Bans WeChat, TikTok From App Stores

Citing data privacy and national security concerns, the U.S. is banning TikTok and WeChat from app stores. This follows a deal between TikTok and California tech giant Oracle.

Health Care September 2020

CDC Changes Then Retracts Virus Info

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put online information on how COVID-19 can spread from person to person and then retracted that information, claiming it was a mistake.

Health Care September 2020

Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Tested

A single-dose COVID-19 vaccine by Johnson & Johnson is being tested. Top health officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and the FDA commissioner assured that no corners were cut.

Legal September 2020

'Tough, Brave, A Fighter, A Winner'

Around 500 members of the public gathered at the Supreme Court to pay respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The eight remaining justices gathered in the Great Hall to remember her.