Global November 2020

Big Shifts On Immigration Expected Under Biden

President-elect Joe Biden said he wants to undo some of President Donald Trump's signature immigration initiatives including the policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico.

Global November 2020

Officials: Election Most Secure In US History

Government and industry officials who coordinate election cybersecurity put out a statement that they found no evidence of votes being altered or compromised in the 2020 election.

Global November 2020

COVID Pushes Drop In Foreign College Students

New policies and complications from the pandemic have led to thousands of foreign college students not going to universities in the U.S. Millions of dollars in tuition are at risk.

Legal November 2020

Was Wolf Suspending DACA Unlawful?

A district judge ruled that Chad Wolf, the Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary, did not have legal authority to suspend DACA, invalidating the suspension.

Legal November 2020

Judge: Stop Expelling Kids Who Cross Border

A district judge has ordered the halting of a policy that allows unaccompanied immigrant children who cross the southern border to be expelled before they could request asylum.

Health Care November 2020

What's With The Confusion Over Masks?

As cases of COVID continue to increase in the U.S., there remains confusion over wearing face masks. But where is this confusion coming from? And what are health experts saying today?

Health Care November 2020

Pfizer Seeking Emergency Use Of Its Vaccine

After promising initial data, Pfizer is seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. If the FDA and CDC grant emergency use, limited shots could be available in December.

Legal November 2020

New Criminal Disqualifiers To Asylum Blocked

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has blocked a rule that would have added criminal disqualifiers for those seeking asylum, including domestic violence, assault or battery and DUI.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Biden Picks 1st Latino To Lead Homeland Security

Alejandro Mayorkas who the deputy Homeland Security secretary under President Barack Obama is President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to serve as homeland security secretary.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Who Is Alejandro Mayorkas?

If the Senate confirms President-elect Joe Biden’s DHS secretary pick, Alejandro Mayorkas, then Mayorkas will be the first Hispanic and the first immigrant to lead DHS.

Financing November 2020

Global Stocks Edge Lower After Dow Crests 30K

Spurred by positive vaccine news and the official transition of power in the U.S., the Dow rose to a record 30,000 points on Nov. 24. That number, however, started edging lower on Nov. 25.

Legal November 2020

US To Appeal Order Regarding Migrant Children

A preliminary injunction that bars the expulsion of migrant children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border alone is being appealed by the U.S. government.

Technology December 2020

Virus App Expanded To School-Age Phone Users

The COVID AlertPa mobile app, which was only available for those 18 and over, has been expanded to school-age phone users in Pennsylvania as young as 13.

Global December 2020

DeVos: Free College Is A 'Socialist Takeover'

At an online conference Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said free college is “a socialist takeover of higher education” and dangerous for the economy.

Legal December 2020

Judge Throws Out Limiting Skilled-Worker Visas

Two rules regarding H-1B visa program were thrown out by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in California. These rules included limits on specialty occupations.