Global July 2019

News Conference On Census And Citizenship

President Donald Trump tweeted that there will be “a News Conference on the Census and Citizenship” that will take place after a White House Social Media Summit.

Technology July 2019

Wichita State Lands $33M Contract

Wichita State has landed a $33 million contract to make missiles for the Army that are lighter and cheaper while still improving on performance.

Health Care July 2019

Medicaid For Immigrants In US Illegally

A new law makes low-income adults eligible for California’s Medicaid program regardless of immigration status. California currently covers kids regardless of immigration status.

Financing July 2019

University Expands Free Tuition Help

Undergraduate students from families earning less than $65,000 annually qualify for free tuition to The University of Texas's Austin campus starting fall of next year.

Legal July 2019

Early Voting On College Campuses Lawsuit

New election rules requiring early voting sites have “sufficient non-permitted parking” have sparked a lawsuit with critics saying that colleges have restrictive parking rules.

Health Care July 2019

Health Care Law Unconstitutional?

A federal appeals court appears to be inclined to rule that the core provision of the health care law that has been dubbed “Obamacare” is unconstitutional.

Global July 2019

Montclair State U’s New Language Programs

Beginning this fall, Montclair State University is launching two new undergraduate language programs, including an interdisciplinary Language, Business and Culture major.

Global July 2019

UN Criticizes US Detention Facilities

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said she was “appalled” by the conditions in U.S. detention facilities. She spoke against family separations.

Financing July 2019

UD Announces 4% Tuition Hikes

Tuition and fees at the University of Delaware are increasing by more than 4% for the academic year beginning next month. There will be a 2.7% increase in room and board.

Legal July 2019

Blocked Question May Still Be On Census

Despite a Supreme Court ruling blocking the citizenship question from the 2020 Census, Attorney General William Barr told AP there is a legal way to ask about citizenship on the census.

Global July 2019

Millions Of Photos Scanned For ICE

At least three states (all three of which offer driving privileges to immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally) have scanned millions of driver’s license photos on behalf of ICE.

Arts and Media July 2019

New Spanish-Language Podcast

Beginning this fall, The Washington Post is launching a twice-weekly Spanish-language podcast and digital opinions section with notable international hosts.