Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old politician from the Netherlands, is making waves. He's the leader of a centrist party called D66. After a strong showing in the recent elections, he might become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister in Dutch history. But how did he get here? Jetten isn't new to politics. He used to be the climate minister, but he's recently chan...
A journalist from El Salvador, Mario Guevara, was sent back to his home country after being held in the U. S. for months. He had been covering a protest in Georgia when he was arrested and handed over to immigration authorities. Guevara, who had been living in the U. S. for 20 years, was known for his work in the Spanish-language media. He often reported on activiti...
The U. S. has long been a top destination for Indian students, but recent changes in immigration policies are making them think twice. The Trump administration's decision to increase the cost of H-1B visas has left many students and their families feeling uncertain about the future. Paridhi Upadhaya, an 18-year-old from Lucknow, had her plans to study computer scien...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took a firm stance against the federal government's recent push to change the city's immigration policies. She made it clear that Boston will not back down from its current approach. Wu, along with community members and other officials, gathered at City Hall Plaza to respond to a letter from the Department of Justice. The federal government ...
In a recent survey, a large number of Americans believe that democracy is in danger. Three out of four people think that politically motivated violence is a serious issue. This comes at a time when the country is deeply divided. The survey was conducted by Marist and included over 1, 300 adults. It found that 76% of people see democracy as threatened. This is a drop...
In a surprising turn, a man named Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes, who is 38 years old, has been allowed to stay in the U. S. for at least a year. This is because he is helping with a big case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Hernandez Reyes was in prison for smuggling people and other crimes, but now he is out and cooperating with the government. The case against Abrego Ga...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is in a tough spot. The Justice Department wants to try him for smuggling in Tennessee before sending him out of the country. A judge there said he could be free while waiting for his trial, but she's keeping him locked up for a few more days. Why? Because immigration officials might try to deport him right away. The Justice Department says Abre...
The U. S. has seen a significant shift in its workforce dynamics. Nearly 1 million foreign-born workers have left the country. This exodus has led to a notable increase in wages for those who remain. The reason behind this trend is not just about arrests and deportations. It is also about a strategy encouraging illegal immigrants to leave voluntarily. The current ad...
The U. S. is getting more involved in the Middle East. President Trump has been talking tough about Iran. He threatened to target Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He also claimed that the U. S. controls the skies over Iran. Some lawmakers want to stop U. S. involvement in the war between Iran and Israel. Trump, however, is pushing back. The president has been ...
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Miami found Florida's attorney general, James Uthmeier, in contempt of court. This decision came after Uthmeier continued to enforce a blocked immigration law and openly discussed his actions in media interviews. This legal battle is part of a larger conflict between conservative politicians and the courts. The cour...