Global February 2019

Trump Declares National Emergency

President Trump has declared a national emergency in order to build a border wall. He is planning to siphon billions from federal military construction and counterdrug efforts.

Global February 2019

From Rutgers To CSU; Top 5 Headlines

Rutgers alumnus becomes a “Jeopardy” champion. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the cast of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” as Amy’s brother. California Universities receive $17 million.

Global February 2019

Amazon Ditches New York Headquarters

Amazon has announced that it is not building a headquarters in New York but is planning to continue to build out offices in Virginia and Tennessee.

Global February 2019

Valentine’s Gifts Donated To 1,000+ Kids

More than 1,000 gift bags are being given to all the students in the Lone Oak Independent School District in Texas for Valentine’s Day thanks to donations.

Global February 2019

Highlights Of Bill To Avoid Shutdown

The following are highlights from the $330-billion-plus spending measure being proposed to avoid another government shutdown.

Global February 2019

Parkland Massacre Victims Remembered

An interfaith service is being held to remember the 14 students and three staff members who died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.

Global February 2019

San Diego To Sue US Over Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration may soon be facing a lawsuit, regarding asylum-seeking families being released on a widespread basis.

Global February 2019

States Look To Boost Oversight Of Colleges

Education officials in different states are looking to address oversight regarding struggling small colleges that may be in danger of closing.

Global February 2019

Trump Unhappy But Leaning Toward Deal

The U.S. might avoid another government shutdown as President Trump seems to be leaning towards accepting a deal—a deal that only has a fraction of the money he wanted for a border wall.

Global February 2019

How Does Immigration Detention Work?

The AP explains how immigration detention works in the U.S., including the difference between immigrants who are arrested at the border and beyond the border region.

Global February 2019

Education Unions Oppose Arming Teachers

The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers have both opposed arming teachers by joining with Everytown for Gun Safety.

Global February 2019

Budget Deal Allows Far Less For Wall

A second government shutdown may have been avoided. An agreement has been reached, which includes $1.4 billion for constructing new barriers along the border.