Global January 2020

House’s Measure To Restrain Trump

The House has approved a measure that restrains President Donald Trump’s actions regarding further military action against Iran. The president must now seek Congress’ approval.

Global January 2020

Colleges Disagree On Arming Campus Police

The University of Rhode Island and Community College of Rhode Island have taken opposite views on arming campus police with the university in favor and the community college opposed.

Global January 2020

What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

Are there certain classes (and grades for those classes) that colleges are more likely to be interested in? The Department of Education has recommendations.

Global January 2020

Trump: Iran Appears To Be 'Standing Down'

In an address to the nation, President Trump said that Iran appears to be “standing down” and the U.S. will immediately place new sanctions on Iran "until Iran changes its behavior."

Global January 2020

Are We At War?

Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases that house United States troops. The White House said President Donald Trump will address the nation today.

Global January 2020

Collecting DNA At The Border For FBI?

People being held in immigration custody at the border will now have their DNA collected by the U.S. government who will submit it to the FBI for a massive criminal database.

Global January 2020

Census Bureau Will Get Citizenship Data?

The Supreme Court ruled against including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census; the Census Bureau is going to get citizenship data from the Department of Homeland Security.

Global January 2020

Students Allowed Day Off To Protest?

Fairfax County Public Schools is planning to allow students one excused absence/school year for civic activities including protests. This is slated to go into effect Jan. 27.

Global January 2020

Will Iran Retaliate Against US?

Following the United States’ killing of the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the price of oil surged on fears of Iran retaliating against the U.S.

Global January 2020

Homeland Security Vs. DMV Laws?

Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of Homeland Security, is seeking a study on how some states’ DMV laws are affecting enforcement efforts for immigration and other investigations.

Global December 2019

Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Washington is abuzz about the $1.4 trillion government funding package, lower prescription drug costs, the bipartisan trade deal and the president’s impeachment.

Global December 2019

Bomb Scare Shuts Down University

San Francisco State University was evacuated during finals week after receiving "an unconfirmed bomb threat," but the investigation has turned up no public threat.