Latinos Should Rally To Omar Qudrat, Potentially The First Muslim GOP Congressman
It's election season again and politician promises to Latino voters are on their way. The question always remains whether those promises will be kept.
Category Archives: Immigration Reform
U.S. Senate hopefuls in Tennessee spar on partisanship, avoid Trump
A popular former Tennessee Democratic governor positioned himself as a centrist in a race that will help determine control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, while his Republican rival strove to paint him as a mere follower of Washington Democrats. FILE PHOTO: Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen sits in the new Volkswagen Passat during the press day for the North American International Auto show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 10, 2011.
Trump’s Space Force Is Putting Us All in Danger
The Nation is reader supported: Chip in $10 or more to help us continue to write about the issues that matter. On June 18, President Trump announced that he was directing the Pentagon to develop a new branch of the US military, a "Space Force" that would give the US "dominance" in that realm.
Trump, at U.N., Scorns ‘Unaccountable Global Bureaucracy’
President Trump on Tuesday defiantly reaffirmed his commitment to an "America First" foreign policy, lashing out at foes like Iran and failing states like Venezuela. But he singled out an enemy-turned-partner, Kim Jong-un of North Korea, expressing optimism for a diplomatic opening that would have seemed far-fetched even a year ago.
Immigrant asylum abuse reaches record levels
The Trump administration announced that it expects to process some 280,000 new asylum claims and resettle up to 30,000 refugees in 2019. The asylum crisis is largely due to loopholes in our laws and further fueled by catch-and-release policies.
Summaries of the governor’s races on the ballot in 36 states
Governor's races are on the ballot this November in 36 states. The most competitive races are expected to be in states where Republicans now hold the job.
Trump administration proposal would deny green cards to immigrants on welfare, food stamps
The Trump administration has proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance. Federal law already requires those seeking green cards to prove they will not be a burden - or "public charge" - but the new rules detail a broad range of programs that could disqualify them.
US Seeks to Curtail Green Cards for Immigrants on Public Aid
The Trump administration on Saturday proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance. Federal law already requires those seeking green cards and to prove they will not be a burden - or "public charge" - but the new rules detail a broad range of programs that could disqualify them.
US considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits
The Trump administration has proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance. Federal law already requires those seeking green cards and to prove they will not be a burden - or "public charge" - but the new rules detail a broad range of programs that could disqualify them.
US considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits Source: AP
The Trump administration has proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance. Federal law already requires those seeking green cards and to prove they will not be a burden - or "public charge" - but the new rules detail a broad range of programs that could disqualify them.
Immigrant advocates vow to fight Trump plan to deny green cards to…
Pro-immigration groups nationwide are girding for a major battle to stop or alter a new Trump administration proposal unveiled over the weekend and only weeks before November's midterm elections that would strictly enforce rules for millions of future immigrants applying for green cards or visas by scrutinizing their use of food stamps, welfare, housing vouchers or Medicaid. Department of Homeland Security officials, who announced the proposal late Saturday, claim their plan would save federal taxpayers $2.7 billion annually by deterring immigrants from applying for benefits they would otherwise be qualified for.
O’Rourke, Cruz spar in contentious debate
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and his Democratic challenger, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, were asked Friday night -- in what moderators intended to be a polite end to their first debate -- to say something nice about each other. O'Rourke began by praising Cruz's work ethic and his family's sacrifice.
Beto O’Rourke, Closing in on Ted Cruz, Faces Off With Him in First Texas Debate
Sen. Ted Cruz faced off against Rep. Beto O'Rourke , the El Paso Democrat running a spirited campaign against him, in their first of three debates on Friday. The moment arrived as recent polls have shown a too-close-for-comfort contest and Republicans in Washington D.C. have been concerned that O'Rourke's massive fundraising prowess and personal appeal could lead to an upset.
EU to strengthen cooperation with North African countries: Tusk
European Council President Donald Tusk on Thursday said that the European Union will step up cooperation with North African countries such as Egypt, on issues of immigration and economy. He said that the cooperation should be a broader vision of partnership, instead of being limited to immigration issues or combating illegal immigrants.
Jeff Sessions Speaks To Largest Class Of Immigration Judges In…
Below, Federale is unsatisfied with Jeff Sessions's performance as AG, but I keep thinking of how much Sessions isn't Eric Holder or Thomas Perez. Here's Sessions's speech to "Largest Class of Immigration Judges in History for the Executive Office for Immigration Review ."
Kavanaugh The Only SCOTUS Candidate Good On Immigration-Is That The Problem?
You have to admire the Democrats/ Main Stream Media. They have reached a new heights of enterprise with their after-hours attempted mugging of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh over an alleged 35 year-old non-criminal episode of which the accuser herself does not remember the details .
Planned Parenthood’s New President Proves Some Doctors Will Exploit, No Matter What
It's always fascinating to me how people can go from a situation of brutal oppression to becoming the oppressors. Some free blacks owned slaves and profited from the slave trade.
Trump says he’s ‘very disappointed’ in AG Jeff Sessions
President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday , offering a scathing assessment of his performance on the job and in his confirmation hearing. "I don't have an attorney general.
Hicks column: When it’s not OK to troll your political opponents
The U.S. Coast Guard has removed a member of its Hurricane Florence emergency response team in Charleston after he flashed an "OK" hand symbol during an interview on MSNBC Friday. The Coast Guard says an investigation has been opened into the incident, since the symbol has been associated with white supremacists.
Egypt is keen to resolve Italian student Giulio Regeni’s murder case: President Sisi
This was during the meeting held between President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and the Italian Chamber of Deputies Roberto Fico on Monday as a part of his two-day official visit. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady remarked that Sisi issued directives to remove any obstacles faced by the ongoing investigations to resolve the case, find the perpetrators and provide them before the court, pointing out cooperation between the Egyptian Public Prosecution and its Italian counterpart.