Trump Starts Immigration

Trump transition team considering D.C.-area immigration raid showcase

The incoming Trump administration is considering conducting a high-profile raid targeting undocumented immigrants in its initial days, according to three people familiar with the discussions. NBC ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Immigration firebrand takes reins of the Hispanic Caucus

Latino Democrats, under new management for the 119th Congress, are looking to flex their muscle under a razor-thin Republican House majority that could make or break President-elect Trump’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Dem support of immigration bill latest sign of vanishing Trump resistance

"There almost is a level of resignation it seems," said one former adviser.

Politico - Jan. 8

Trump transition considering D.C.-area showcase immigration raid in first days of administration

The incoming Trump administration is considering conducting a high-profile raid targeting undocumented immigrants in its initial days.

NBC News - Jan. 8

With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas

There's momentum among pro-immigration groups and some Democrats for policies that would move the party to the right on immigration.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Reform the H-1B Program and America's immigration system — now

Former Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. is calling for reform of the H-1B visa program to better effectuate its policy goals, while also urging broader immigration policy reform to enhance the ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Jimmy Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday

Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will lie in state at the Capitol as part of three days of elaborate ceremonies.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

BBC News - Jan. 8

House Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes

Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

U.S. refunding application fees for immigration program for citizens' spouses

The government will issue refunds to tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a program that was struck down in court.

CBS News - Jan. 7

AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation

Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sector

Financial Times - Jan. 7

How ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Might Start Slowly When He Imposes Import Duties

Trump aides are reportedly discussing a plan to restrict pledged duties on all imports to an initial list of products considered critical to national security, reducing the risk of resurgent ...

Inc. - Jan. 7

More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey

Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Houses passes immigration measure named after Laken Riley

House Republicans focused their attention on the border with their first bill of the year, passing legislation named after the slain Georgia student Laken Riley that would require detention of ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Who qualifies for the IRS Fresh Start program?

The IRS' Fresh Start program could help you catch up on delinquent tax debt — but you'll have to qualify first.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Immigration is a higher priority for Americans than it was a year ago, an AP-NORC poll shows

More Americans say immigration should be a top focus for the U.S. government in 2025, as the country heads toward a new Republican administration in which President-elect Donald Trump has promised ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington

The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started

The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.

Wired - Jan. 6

In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist

Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan vows administration to address immigration on "day one"

Tom Homan, set to be President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," reiterated on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the incoming administration will concentrate on "public safety threats ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil

The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

CBS News - Jan. 5

New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack

The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.

CBS News - Jan. 4

When the Husband Stops Scrolling and Starts Posting

A second-person narrative of social media.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Empower skilled immigrants to revitalize America’s industrial heartland

The Heartland Visa Act of 2024, introduced by Sens. Young and Manchin, would allow visa hopefuls to bring their talents to the cities that need them most, providing a bipartisan solution to the ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts

Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Hoge leads as PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii

Tom Hoge takes a one-stroke lead in the first round as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off at The Sentry in Hawaii.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Trump and GOP allies falsely blame New Orleans attack on immigration failures

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies in Congress have blamed the deadly New Orleans truck attack on President Joe Biden's border policies even though the attacker was a U.S. citizen.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup

Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts

Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.

BBC News - Jan. 2

I Audited the Afghan Reconstruction. It Was Doomed From the Start.

Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Rams to rest Stafford, start Garoppolo in finale

Matthew Stafford will not play in the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, with coach Sean McVay saying Wednesday that Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start instead.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Chiefs to start Wentz, rest Mahomes vs. Broncos

The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City but could mean everything to the Broncos.