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#immigration
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

240,000 Ukrainians face deportation from US as Trump administration to revoke legal status

Trump administration plans to revoke humanitarian protections for Ukrainians, signaling a shift from Biden's welcoming stance.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

240,000 Ukrainians face deportation from US as Trump administration to revoke legal status

Trump administration plans to revoke humanitarian protections for Ukrainians, signaling a shift from Biden's welcoming stance.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Trump Cancels Work Permits for Over Half a Million Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela

DHS revoked work and residence permissions for hundreds of thousands of migrants, demanding immediate departure from the U.S.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.

U.S. visa policies under the Trump administration are impacting international student enrollment from India and China.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Chinese Woman Detained in Arizona Border Station Dies by Suicide

A Chinese woman detained in Arizona died by suicide; questions arise about welfare checks and conditions at immigration detention facilities.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Georgetown scholar detained over American wife's Palestinian ties, lawyer says

Suri's arrest raises concerns over politicized immigration enforcement targeting dissenting foreign nationals.
#climate-change
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating

The US has withdrawn from the loss and damage fund aimed at compensating developing nations for climate-related harm.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Cuts to USAID May Wipe Out Nearly a Tenth of Global Climate Finance

Adverse cuts to U.S. climate aid by the Trump administration threaten international climate finance and development efforts.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants

The EPA is proposing to roll back emissions standards for power plants, claiming minimal impact on air pollution.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating

The US has withdrawn from the loss and damage fund aimed at compensating developing nations for climate-related harm.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Cuts to USAID May Wipe Out Nearly a Tenth of Global Climate Finance

Adverse cuts to U.S. climate aid by the Trump administration threaten international climate finance and development efforts.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants

The EPA is proposing to roll back emissions standards for power plants, claiming minimal impact on air pollution.
#gaza
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"We Can Only Survive This Together" - Refusing Trump's Campus Repression

Protests erupt in Seattle in support of Palestinian rights as Gaza faces severe crisis.
U.S. universities confront severe federal backlash for supporting Palestinian advocacy amidst violent escalation in Gaza.
NYC food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Cheer up, people of Gaza! You'll get killed on a full stomach

The US humanitarian plan aims to address starvation in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, drawing skepticism about its effectiveness.
Gaza's hunger crisis persists despite promises of food distribution from organizations like the World Food Programme.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid

US-initiated Gaza aid foundation aims to prevent aid diversion by Hamas while bypassing the UN, raising concerns over civilian access to aid.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"We Can Only Survive This Together" - Refusing Trump's Campus Repression

Protests erupt in Seattle in support of Palestinian rights as Gaza faces severe crisis.
U.S. universities confront severe federal backlash for supporting Palestinian advocacy amidst violent escalation in Gaza.
NYC food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Cheer up, people of Gaza! You'll get killed on a full stomach

The US humanitarian plan aims to address starvation in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, drawing skepticism about its effectiveness.
Gaza's hunger crisis persists despite promises of food distribution from organizations like the World Food Programme.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid

US-initiated Gaza aid foundation aims to prevent aid diversion by Hamas while bypassing the UN, raising concerns over civilian access to aid.
#trump
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Trump threatens Hamas with consequences if hostages are not released, marking a significant shift in U.S. engagement with the militant group.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Trump threatens Hamas with consequences if hostages are not released, marking a significant shift in U.S. engagement with the militant group.
#trump-administration
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Silicon Valley comes to DC to push for more AI, less government

Tech executives praise the Trump administration for fostering business opportunities and reducing federal size, signaling a growing partnership between Silicon Valley and Washington.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights

The Trump administration is reducing the scope of annual human rights reports, removing critiques of international governments' abuses.
US news
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Breaking Down Trump's Plan to Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria

Trump will lift long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria to aid its recovery and stability.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing lifesaving aid across the Middle East

Trump administration terminates critical humanitarian programs in the Middle East, impacting thousands reliant on food and medical aid.
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Silicon Valley comes to DC to push for more AI, less government

Tech executives praise the Trump administration for fostering business opportunities and reducing federal size, signaling a growing partnership between Silicon Valley and Washington.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights

The Trump administration is reducing the scope of annual human rights reports, removing critiques of international governments' abuses.
US news
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Breaking Down Trump's Plan to Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria

Trump will lift long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria to aid its recovery and stability.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing lifesaving aid across the Middle East

Trump administration terminates critical humanitarian programs in the Middle East, impacting thousands reliant on food and medical aid.
#cybersecurity
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

US should rethink current views of Russia's cyber might, new report says

U.S. needs to reassess assumptions about Russia's cyber capabilities beyond centralization and coordination.
SF politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Senator hounds Trump's cyber pick over CISA cuts

Sean Cairncross supports offensive cyber actions against adversaries, defending proposed cuts to the US cyber defense agency during Senate hearings.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

US should rethink current views of Russia's cyber might, new report says

U.S. needs to reassess assumptions about Russia's cyber capabilities beyond centralization and coordination.
SF politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Senator hounds Trump's cyber pick over CISA cuts

Sean Cairncross supports offensive cyber actions against adversaries, defending proposed cuts to the US cyber defense agency during Senate hearings.
#china
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US strikes back at China's maritime trade with port fee DW 03/10/2025

The Biden administration's proposal aims to counteract China's shipbuilding dominance by instituting fees for Chinese vessels docking in US ports.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

From Ukraine to Greenland, Are Trump's Geopolitical Ambitions Driven by Mining?

The U.S. clean energy transition relies heavily on critical minerals, while the Trump administration shifts policy back to fossil fuels.
Access to minerals from regions like Ukraine and Greenland is crucial for U.S. industrial and military strategy.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US strikes back at China's maritime trade with port fee DW 03/10/2025

The Biden administration's proposal aims to counteract China's shipbuilding dominance by instituting fees for Chinese vessels docking in US ports.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

From Ukraine to Greenland, Are Trump's Geopolitical Ambitions Driven by Mining?

The U.S. clean energy transition relies heavily on critical minerals, while the Trump administration shifts policy back to fossil fuels.
Access to minerals from regions like Ukraine and Greenland is crucial for U.S. industrial and military strategy.
NYC parents
fromFatherly
2 weeks ago

This Map Shows Every State's Paid Leave Laws - And It's Dismal

The U.S. does not provide federal paid parental leave, unlike other OECD countries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on a new Syria: nurturing fragile hope amid the rubble | Editorial

In the wake of Bashar al-Assad's fall, optimism turned to concern as the U.S. lifted sanctions, acknowledging Ahmed al-Sharaa’s leadership but fearing potential civil chaos.
US politics
#foreign-aid
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
#academic-freedom
#nvidia
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Nvidia's flattery of Trump wins reversal of AI chip limits and a Huawei clampdown

Nvidia successfully influenced US policy, leading to the lifting of AI chip export limits, benefiting its market position.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Nvidia's flattery of Trump wins reversal of AI chip limits and a Huawei clampdown

Nvidia successfully influenced US policy, leading to the lifting of AI chip export limits, benefiting its market position.
#israel
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for five to ten years, a U.S. official says

Hamas proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel, marking a potential shift in U.S. policy toward direct negotiations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza

Hamas is willing to release one Israeli-American hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals, yet conditions for exchange remain unclear.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New film claims to identify Israeli killer of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

A new documentary identifies the Israeli soldier who shot journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, asserting it was an intentional act during her reporting.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for five to ten years, a U.S. official says

Hamas proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel, marking a potential shift in U.S. policy toward direct negotiations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza

Hamas is willing to release one Israeli-American hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals, yet conditions for exchange remain unclear.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New film claims to identify Israeli killer of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

A new documentary identifies the Israeli soldier who shot journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, asserting it was an intentional act during her reporting.
#deportation
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Monday Briefing: U.S. Deports Hundreds in Face of a Court Order

The U.S. deported Venezuelans to El Salvador despite a court order against such actions, raising legal and ethical concerns.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights

The US deported over 250 Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, ignoring a judge's ruling against the flights.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump National Security Advisor Defends Deportations to El Salvador Mega-Prison: Wholesale Shift On What a Terrorist Is'

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Monday Briefing: U.S. Deports Hundreds in Face of a Court Order

The U.S. deported Venezuelans to El Salvador despite a court order against such actions, raising legal and ethical concerns.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights

The US deported over 250 Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, ignoring a judge's ruling against the flights.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump National Security Advisor Defends Deportations to El Salvador Mega-Prison: Wholesale Shift On What a Terrorist Is'

Public health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What the Trump White House Is Doing to Our Kids' Health

The U.S. is withdrawing support from international public health programs, impacting children's health domestically and internationally.
#tiktok
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on immigration, Ukraine and why Ireland is not being 'singled out' by US

"It just so happens there's American pharmaceutical operations in Ireland and the Trump team would like those back in the US. We'd have the same attitude if they were in Canada or Vietnam or Australia."
US politics
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. proposes recognizing Crimea as Russian as peace talks ramp up

Ukraine faces pressure for territorial concessions in exchange for security guarantees and reconstruction funding amid escalating U.S. diplomatic maneuvers.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. proposes recognizing Crimea as Russian as peace talks ramp up

Ukraine faces pressure for territorial concessions in exchange for security guarantees and reconstruction funding amid escalating U.S. diplomatic maneuvers.
#gang-violence
#tariffs
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Powers Warn of Trade War Over New Tariffs

World economies criticized Trump's tariffs as counterproductive, warning of retaliatory actions and potential price increases for U.S. consumers.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Elon Musk now a remote DOGE worker: White House Chief of Staff

The revised U.S. automotive tariff structure incentivizes domestic production by rewarding cars with 85% domestic content with zero tariffs.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Taoiseach issues warning as Ireland braces for global trade war; Michael O'Leary claims Trump's tariff policy 'doomed to fail'

Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Powers Warn of Trade War Over New Tariffs

World economies criticized Trump's tariffs as counterproductive, warning of retaliatory actions and potential price increases for U.S. consumers.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Elon Musk now a remote DOGE worker: White House Chief of Staff

The revised U.S. automotive tariff structure incentivizes domestic production by rewarding cars with 85% domestic content with zero tariffs.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Taoiseach issues warning as Ireland braces for global trade war; Michael O'Leary claims Trump's tariff policy 'doomed to fail'

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How does Europe want Russia's war on Ukraine to end? DW 04/29/2025

Putin's ceasefire announcement is viewed skeptically, reflecting wider geopolitical tensions over the Ukraine conflict.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Things I'm Going To Do With The $5,000 Trump Gives Me For Having A Baby

The hope is that attaching a cash incentive to bringing human souls into the world would be so tempting that the country's birth rate would rise.
Parenting
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Return of the Plastic Straw

It is "the Policy of the United States to end the use of paper straws." . . . [Justice] Department components shall take appropriate action to identify and eliminate any portion of policy or guidance documents designed to disfavor plastic straws.
US news
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

The slow journey to high-speed rail in America

An astronaut can orbit the earth faster than a man on the ground can get from New York to Washington. Sixty years later, it still takes about three hours to travel between the two cities.
California
#gender-identity
#international-relations
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US bans ex-Argentine president over graft allegations DW 03/22/2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Fernandez de Kirchner and former Planning Minister Julio Miguel De Vido "abused their positions by orchestrating and financially benefiting from multiple bribery schemes involving public works contracts."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Exiled Russian journalists left high and dry' after US cuts radio funding

This lays out very starkly the kind of risks faced by Russian journalists who might be stranded without employment, left high and dry if they lose their livelihoods.
UK news
#european-defense
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Stop the Houthis, now!, Europe's wake-up call on defense and other commentary

The Houthis pose a significant threat to global shipping and must be addressed promptly by Western leaders.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

As Trump and Putin menace Europe, I say this: vive le Churchillo-Gaullisme! | Timothy Garton Ash

The need for European strategic autonomy is critical in light of US disengagement and challenges from Russia.
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Stop the Houthis, now!, Europe's wake-up call on defense and other commentary

The Houthis pose a significant threat to global shipping and must be addressed promptly by Western leaders.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

As Trump and Putin menace Europe, I say this: vive le Churchillo-Gaullisme! | Timothy Garton Ash

The need for European strategic autonomy is critical in light of US disengagement and challenges from Russia.
US politics
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Are America's National Monuments At Risk?

The clash between conservation and resource extraction threatens national monuments' preservation, especially with contrasting administration policies influencing their future.
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