IMMIGRATION

Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: A Whirlwind of Executive Actions

President-elect Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office, with a flurry of executive actions planned. His team has hinted at over 100 orders and actions, focusing on immigration, energy, and federal operations. A key adviser, Stephen Miller, gave lawmakers a sneak pee

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Border Czar Pauses Chicago Immigration Raids, Shifts Focus

Tom Homan, soon-to-be border chief for President Donald Trump, is hitting the brakes on a leaked plan to send a large group of immigration officers to Chicago. In an interview with the Washington Post, he said he hasn't decided yet on this move, which was reported by the Wall Street Journal and New

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Surprising Political Comeback

You might be surprised to learn that former President Donald Trump is making a comeback in the political world. Just a few years ago, many people thought his political career was over. But now, he's back in the spotlight, and some people are wondering if he could even become president again. Trump'

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

What might happen next: Parsing Trump’s second term

Donald Trump’s second term as President, set to begin in 2025, promises to be eventful. With numerous plans and promises, Trump aims to leave a mark on the United States. However, his success depends on various factors. The new administration could face hurdles from within and outside, potentially a

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Trump’s Big Day: What to Expect from His First Hours as President

Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office. He has a stack of executive actions ready to sign, aiming to enact significant policy changes right away. This includes plans to crack down on immigration, boost energy production, and impose new tariffs. While some promises m

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Trump's Second Act: What He Wants to Do

Donald Trump is back with a new plan for his second term. He's got a mix of old ideas and new ones, focusing on everything from immigration to taxes to climate change. Let's break it down. Immigration is a big deal for Trump. He wants to build a wall, use the National Guard, and even empower local

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

House Backs Bill to Kick Out Violent Immigrants

On Thursday, the House approved a bill aiming to deport illegal immigrants with a history of violence against women. This bill, called the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC). It received support from both sides of the political aisle, wi

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Focuses on City Issues

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing federal bribery charges, recently met with President-elect Donald Trump. The meeting was held near Trump's Florida estate, and the mayor stressed that they talked about important city issues like infrastructure and the migrant crisis. Adams said he did

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Chicago Braces for Immigration Raids

Next week, federal immigration officers plan to round up over 300 people with serious criminal records in the Chicago area, marking a significant move under President-elect Donald Trump's deportation agenda. The operation, starting soon after Trump takes office, will target individuals with violent

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