Rafael Hernandez
Rafael Hernandez is a Venezuelan-American senior at Florida International University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in digital journalism. With a passion for writing, politics, and social issues, he hopes to achieve a career in the news media industry after graduating.
ICE raids in places of worship raises questions about religious freedom (includes video story)
Despite being partially blocked by a federal judge, President Trump’s proposal to allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in places of worship is...
The Blossom Kite Festival flies high for cherry blossom event (includes video story)
On March 29 at the Washington Monument, hundreds of kites soared high in the air, and so did people’s spirits.
Since 1967, the Blossom Kite...
Protestors at D.C. courthouse ahead of pro-Palestine student arrest hearing (includes video story)
This past Thursday, a group of demonstrators gathered at Washington, D.C.'s Elijah Barrett Prettyman federal courthouse to advocate for the freedom of Columbia University...
Trump executive order plans to shut down Department of Education (includes video story)
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday to shut down the Department of Education–a major shakeup that could affect schools nationwide.
The...
Veterans rally against VA workforce cuts by Trump administration (includes video story)
Veterans across the country are rallying against proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs put forward by the Trump administration, which could impact...
LGBTQ+ community protests Trump’s takeover of Kennedy Center (includes video story)
Members of the LGBTQ+ community gathered at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts last Saturday to show off their pride and oppose President...
Trump pauses tariffs against Canada and Mexico, increases them for China (includes video story)
President Donald Trump has hit pause on major tariffs against Canada and Mexico that took effect earlier this week, signaling a shift in trade...
Delta flight catches fires and flips in crash landing, airline offering compensation (includes video...
An investigation is underway after a Delta flight headed from Minnesota's Twin Cities to Toronto skidded upon landing, burst into flames, and flipped over...
President Trump announces sweeping tariffs under “fair and reciprocal plan” (includes video story)
President Donald Trump’s “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” seeks to match tariffs on domestic goods to the same rates that other nations charge on imports...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed in a closely watched Senate vote (includes video story)
One of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks passed an important hurdle on his way to confirmation.
The Senate Finance Committee’s 14 Republicans voted...