Hispanic Community January 2020

Remain In Mexico Program Expanded

As part of the expansion of the Remain in Mexico program, the U.S. began sending asylum seekers across the Arizona border and back to Mexico to await their immigration court hearings.

Legal January 2020

Alex Jones To Pay $100K In Sandy Hook Case

Texas State District Judge Scott Jenkins has ordered Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook case. Jenkins also denied the Infowars host’s request to dismiss the lawsuit.

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.

Health Care January 2020

Wash. Requires Student Vaccinations

State law in Washington is requiring students to be vaccinated for the measles, mumps and rubella. Families can no longer opt out because of personal or philosophical reasons.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Julián Castro Drops Out Of 2020 Race?

Julián Castro has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race. Castro said he was suspending his campaign in a video, which concluded with "¡Ganaremos un día!" ("We will win one day!").

Financing December 2019

Livestock Can Equal Scholarships

Scholarships totally more than $19,000 are available to children who exhibited livestock in the 2019 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA youth livestock program.

Financing December 2019

2 Years Of Free Tuition?

High school seniors in Seattle have the opportunity to attention community college tuition free thanks to the Seattle Promise program. The deadline to apply for the program is Feb. 15.

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.

Technology December 2019

Facebook To Tackle US Census Interference

Facebook is planning to tackle misinformation about the 2020 U.S. census including how and when to participate, who can participate, and what happens when people participate.

Financing December 2019

$1.4T Spending Bill Wins Senate OK

The $1.4 trillion government spending bill has been passed by the Senate and sent on to President Donald Trump. The White House says the president will sign the bill before the deadline.