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Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa policy through September 2027 as court fight continues
Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 H-1B petition policy through September 2027, but federal court challenges continue to cloud its enforcement.
US judge blocks Trump four-year foreign student stay rule hours before September 15 start
A federal judge has halted new Trump administration rules that would replace open-ended duration-of-status admissions with fixed periods for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists.
Trump wanted FEMA roughly halved. A federal judge says the staffing plan broke the law
A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully pushed FEMA toward a roughly 50% staffing reduction, reopening the debate over who controls US disaster response.
Federal voter fraud investigations expand across nine states weeks before November midterm elections
DHS launches voter fraud investigations across nine states ahead of the 2026 midterms, intensifying disputes over federal authority and election security.
Florida hospital detention of Ecuadorian mother and daughter reignites debate over ICE enforcement
Ecuadorian mother and daughter detained after a Florida rollover crash fuel debate over ICE enforcement at hospitals and disputed immigration status.
ICE moves to equip officers with electric-shock gloves under $20m procurement plan
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves as civil-rights groups question safeguards, training and use during arrests.
Haitian TPS termination leaves 350,000 people facing deportation as Haiti crisis deepens
Ending Haitian TPS leaves about 350,000 people without work authorization or deportation protection as Haiti’s humanitarian crisis worsens
Trump administration imposes permanent visa deposits on applicants from 50 countries
The United States will impose permanent visa bonds of up to $20,000 on applicants from 50 countries, creating new barriers to tourism and business travel.
Trump races to rebuild election security system his administration dismantled before midterms
CISA is rebuilding election security weeks before the 2026 midterms after federal cuts forced states to create their own cyber defenses.
ICE airport arrests raise alarm as TSA passenger data powers immigration crackdown
ICE airport arrests are increasing as TSA passenger data helps agents target visa overstayers and travelers with pending immigration cases.