Global December 2018

House Struggles To Avoid Shutdown

House is struggling to pass a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. The House Freedom Caucus is urging the president to hold fast on funding for the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Global December 2018

1,000s Of Migrant Kids In Mass Shelters

The majority of 14,300 children, including toddlers, are being held in residential facilities and detention shelters that are packed with as many as thousands of children.

Global December 2018

Trump May Be Backing Off $5B For Wall

While President Trump is not giving up on the wall, he might be backing off demanding $5 billion for the wall at this time. Congress is working on a budget measure to avoid a shutdown.

Global December 2018

Bump Stocks To Be Banned?

Bump stocks allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like automatic weapons. Trump’s administration has made them illegal to possess starting in March.

Global December 2018

UN Approves Compact To Support Refugees

The United Nations General Assembly approved a compact to provide stronger support for refugees on a global level. The only two “no” votes against the compact were Hungary and the U.S.

Global December 2018

Will School Discipline Rules Be Revoked?

President Trump’s school safety panel made dozens of policy proposals, including rolling back Obama-era guidance on suspending, expelling and calling the police on students.

Global December 2018

84-Year-Old Woman Gets College Degree

The University of Texas at Dallas had a very special graduate in its ranks this week. Janet Fein, who is 84 years old, has earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology.

Global December 2018

Top 3 Stories On Campuses Banning Tobacco

West Virginia University is exploring becoming tobacco-free and banning e-cigarettes. Whitworth University is going tobacco-free starting January 1.

Global December 2018

$5B Wall Vs. Partial Government Shutdown

With the White House insisting on billions to build a border wall, a move that has met with lawmaker resistance from both parties, the government is facing a possible partial shutdown.

Global December 2018

Shutdown Looming; 10 Things To Know

The government may soon face a partial shutdown as President Trump insists on billions to build a border wall. A child’s death is underscoring language issues at the border.

Global December 2018

CPK To Co-Host Calif. Fires Fundraiser

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) and California Fire Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser on December 18 to help support those impacted by the California fire.

Global December 2018

7-Year-Old Held At Border Dies In Custody

A migrant child who was picked with her father along the U.S.-Mexico border suffered seizures and a high fever while in immigration custody. She was taken to a hospital where she died.