President-elect Donald Trump announced he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, claiming an agreement to halt migration through Mexico into the U.S. This follows Trump’s threat to impose significant tariffs on both Mexico and Canada if they fail to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
A dramatic increase in migrants traversing the Darien Gap, including nationals from Afghanistan, China, and Iran, has ignited concerns over border security. A new report reveals a massive surge in crossings in recent years, prompting debate over US immigration policies and their impact on global migration patterns.
A new OECD report reveals a record surge in legal migration to wealthy nations in 2023, driven by labor demand and fueled by economic benefits. However, rising voter concerns about asylum seekers and housing pressures are leading some countries to tighten immigration policies, creating a complex interplay between economic necessity and political anxieties.
The newly confirmed chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, Jim McDonnell, has declared that the LAPD will not assist in mass deportations, sparking controversy and a heated response from conservatives. McDonnell, previously a vocal supporter of collaboration with ICE during his tenure as LA County Sheriff, now cites specific policies like Special Order 40 to justify his stance. This development comes as President-elect Trump has pledged a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration, with his ‘border czar’, Tom Homan, vowing to target convicted criminal aliens.
North Carolina Republicans are set to override outgoing Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill mandating local law enforcement agencies cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), escalating tensions over immigration policy. The move comes as President-elect Trump’s pick for ‘border czar,’ former ICE Director Thomas Homan, has signaled support for stringent enforcement measures, including mass deportations. The legislation, which has been stalled for five years, is seen as a major victory for Republicans seeking to strengthen border security and limit illegal immigration.
A bipartisan bill seeking to explicitly ban any immigrants tied to Hamas or involved in the recent attack on Israel from entering the United States has been introduced by Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). The bill, the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act, aims to prevent individuals associated with Hamas from entering the U.S. and receiving immigration benefits, drawing opposition from members of the ‘Squad’ who deem it unnecessary and redundant.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and his panel on ‘Gutfeld!’ fiercely criticized the left’s response to President-elect Trump’s appointment of Tom Homan as the new border czar. They argued that Homan’s focus on border security is essential, while highlighting the hypocrisy of the left’s claims of ‘mass deportations’ and their selective outrage when it comes to immigration policies.
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a key agency in his domestic agenda. Noem, known for her stance on immigration and her refusal to implement a mask mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to bring a strong focus on border security and immigration enforcement to the role.
Kazakhstan has launched a new visa program specifically designed to attract digital nomads, offering them the opportunity to live and work in the country for up to a year. The ‘Neo Nomad’ visa targets remote professionals in various fields, including software development, marketing, finance, and design, and aims to boost the Kazakh economy by attracting international talent and fostering cultural exchange.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Thomas Homan as his ‘border czar,’ signaling a renewed focus on immigration enforcement and mass deportations. Homan, known for his hardline stance on immigration and his experience leading ICE’s deportation efforts, has outlined his plans for a targeted enforcement strategy, emphasizing that anyone in the country illegally could face deportation. He has also issued a warning to states that resist these efforts, indicating that there will be consequences for those who impede the administration’s immigration agenda.
