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The DACA Debate: An American dream or an invitation for illegal immigration?
Federal Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unconstitutional. The Biden Administration plans to appeal the decision, continuing the debate over DACA, which began with its inception in 2012. -
Why Democrats might not need Republicans to pass their $3.5 trillion budget bill
Two spending bills are on deck for the Senate on Tuesday–a $1 trillion infrastructure plan and a $3.5 trillion budget plan. While the former has bipartisan support, the latter appears unpopular among Republicans. With Senate Democrats’ efforts continually blocked by the filibuster, the $3.5 trillion bill could still pass because it qualifies for budget reconciliation.… -
Cubans call for governmental change through protests amid economic crisis
As protests over the economic crisis in Cuba continue, many are calling for a change in government. However, Dr. Andy Gomez, the former Dean of the School of International Studies at the University of Miami, said he can’t be sure that’s the solution to their problems. Check out the United States’ response to the protests… -
Troops out of Afghanistan: How did we get there and what’s next?
After 20 years, the U.S. will be out of Afghanistan by the end of August. How did we end up there in the first place? Why were we there so long? And what is going to happen next? -
China’s New Silk Road: a power play or partnership opportunity?
As China builds the Belt and Road Initiative–a new trade route similar to the Silk Road–President Xi Jinping touted the country’s power at an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party on Thursday. “We have never bullied, oppressed, or enslaved the people of any other country, and we never will,” Xi said.… -
Trump visits Texas as Republican governors plan to send troops to border
As former President Trump visits the border in Texas on Wednesday, alongside Governor Greg Abbott, the two continued to call for tighter immigration policy. The trip comes as a number of Republican governors heeded Abbott’s call to send law enforcement personnel to the border. -
Faith and fear: Surfside community attempts to cope after building collapse
As rescue teams dig for those missing in the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, family and friends continue to wait. The community is surrounded by five nearby synagogues, and many members of the Jewish community are feared to be among the missing. Rosh Lowe, a resident and former new reporter for the region, says community… -
FULL INTERVIEW: Surfside residents turn to faith after tragic building collapse
Rosh Lowe moved to Surfside in 2002 and worked as a local reporter in the area for 17 years. As a member of the Jewish community in town, he says spirituality is the key to coping so far. -
FULL INTERVIEW: Andrew Quinn on Derek Chauvin sentencing
Shannon Longworth connects with Andrew C. Quinn, General Counsel to the New York City Sergeant’s Benevolent Association, as he shares his expectations for Derek Chauvin’s sentencing. -
Biden and Putin finish first meeting in Geneva
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting Wednesday between what the American leader called “two great powers,” wrapping up more quickly than expected. The pair’s second sit-down, with aides present on both sides, lasted about 65 minutes. That session was to be divided into two parts… -
US bishops to decide if Biden, other politicians should still receive communion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are due this week to discuss whether politicians, including President Joe Biden, should receive Communion while supporting abortion and LGBTQ rights, a debate that has divided the clergy and laid bare internal cultural rifts. As the second Catholic to serve as U.S. president, Biden, a Democrat, has alarmed… -
ProPublica report: some billionaires paying less in taxes than ordinary workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rich really are different from you and me: They’re better at dodging the tax collector. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018. And financier George Soros went three straight years without paying federal income tax,… -
Supreme Court won’t hear case on male-only military draft
REUTERS/Erin Scott/File Photo (AP) The Supreme Court says it won’t take up a case on whether the government can require only men to register for the military draft. In a statement, three justices said the court won’t consider the issue because Congress is weighing whether to change the law.
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