Executive Branch and Administration
On 9/21 the Department of Homeland Security released a proposed rule changing admission laws for those seeking legal immigration status. The rule would expand the types of aid that are counted as a “heavily weighted negative factor” against an applicant…Such benefits could include…
On 9/27 the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing to address sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh…
Department of Education
On 9/24 several officials at ED met with members of the education community in a private meeting. Reports of the meeting indicate the following…
Congress
The House is hoping to adjourn on 9/28 and be in recess until after the election…
Last week the Senate voted on the LHHS and Defense spending bill, and the House is expected to pass the measure...
On 9/18 the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Flores Settlement, which governs detention of minors/families at the border. This occurred about two weeks after the Trump administration proposed a new regulation which would...