A weekly column for quick concise news.
This week in the news: February 25th
Emma Rasmussen, Journalist
This Week in News is a continuous segment dedicated to updating and educating everyone on current events occurring internationally. This time-conscious column will contain quick, concise updates with a goal of keeping everyone informed on the world around them.
245 separated at border
245 children have been separated from their parents at the southern border, despite the Trump administration claiming they would end the practice last June according to a new court filing. The case was first filed by the American Civil Liberties Union for a Congolese woman who was separated from her young daughter but has since turned in to a class-action lawsuit against the current administration. A...
Vietnam summit fails
Talks between the U.S. and North Korea ended early in Vietnam after the two sides were unable to come to an agreement on nuclear disarmament, a peace declaration for the Korean War, or the reduction in sanctions on the North this Thursday. Trump said the talks ended because Kim wanted all sanctions lifted in exchange of lessening, but not in full, North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Kim offered to...
Cohen delivers testimony
Michael Cohen delivered a fierce and high profile testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, while audiences watched at home. The meeting was over six hours long and a part of a three-day long session that also involves Cohen going behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee and the House Intelligence Committee. Cohen accused Trump of lying about his business interest...
Oakland teacher strike enters sixth day
The Oakland teacher’s strike has entered its sixth day as teachers, counselors, and nurses continue to man picket lines as talks continue between their union and the Oakland Unified School District. The union is bargaining for a 12 percent raise over the next three years, smaller class sizes, and more support staff throughout the school. The union has given no indication it will shift their demands. The...
U.S. worker recovered after 18 month abduction in Yemen
Danny Burch, a hostage being held in Yemen for the past 18 months, has been “recovered and reunited with his wife and children,” said Trump on Monday. Burch was an oil worker, who was allegedly kidnapped by armed Houthi rebels. The White House released a statement on the recovery saying, “Danny’s recovery reflects the best of what the United States & its partners can accomplish.” Mike...
Thousands of migrant children abused in custody
Between 2014 and 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services received nearly 4,500 complaints of sexual abuse on detained minors, according to a report from Congressmen Ted Deutch. 1,303 of additional sex abuse cases were received to The Department of Justice during the same time. Deutch said during a House Judiciary Committee meeting, which focused on the Trump administrations “zero...
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