CNN 5 Things Oklahoma enrollment rule, chaos in DR Congo, ‘Flavor of the Year’ & more
Jan 28, 2025
A proposed enrollment rule in Oklahoma could create hurdles for immigrant families seeking to register their children in public schools. Meanwhile, political debates heat up as House Republicans regroup around Trump's agenda. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising violence indicates growing unrest as rebels make advances. On a flavorful note, McCormick forecasts the Aji Amarillo chili pepper as the 2025 Flavor of the Year, blending culinary innovation with global events.
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Oklahoma Enrollment Rule
- Oklahoma's Board of Education proposed a rule requiring proof of immigration status for school enrollment.
- Education and immigration advocates worry this will scare immigrant families, despite schools legally needing to educate all children.
House Republicans Retreat
- House Republicans discussed President Trump's agenda and budget process.
- Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't see a way to raise the debt limit within Trump's first legislative package.
Conflict in DR Congo
- Rebel alliance AFC claims to have taken Goma, a major city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The Congolese government hasn't confirmed, but violence has caused the World Food Program to pause aid.