Watchdog organization Open the Books revealed that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Department of Health and Human Services distributed $10 billion to migrants in fiscal year 2023.
On his second day in office, President Donald Trump addressed the H-1B visa program, acknowledging both sides of the contentious debate while emphasizing the need for "competent people" to contribute to the U.S. workforce. Speaking at a White House press event with CEOs Larry Ellison (Oracle), Masayoshi Son (Softbank), and Sam Altman (OpenAI), Trump described the importance of skilled immigration for economic growth while refraining from endorsing an expansion or reduction of the program.
Illegal migrants are reportedly choosing to self-deport ahead of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to NewsNation reporter Jorge Ventura.
As President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas approach the conclusion of their tenure on January 20, Mayorkas' border policies remain a significant point of contention. Reports indicate that by then, approximately 1.5 million illegal migrants will have entered the U.S. through parole programs established under Mayorkas' leadership.
Homeland Security and Border Patrol agents discovered a sophisticated smuggling tunnel connecting Mexico to El Paso, Texas. The tunnel, equipped with electricity and ventilation, was found during a routine inspection of a storm drain.
In a letter addressed to Nora Vargas, the outgoing chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, senior counsel at the America First Legal Foundation (AFL) made it clear that illegals in the U.S. will be removed under the upcoming administration.
A homeless man is recovering from burns to his legs and upper body after being set on fire while sleeping at New York City's Penn Station, according to police and law enforcement sources.
A Guatemalan migrant suspected of lighting a sleeping woman on fire aboard a New York City subway train has been arrested, according to the New York Post.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago that he would consider pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was indicted on federal corruption charges in September. The charges allege Adams exchanged favors for Turkey in return for campaign contributions, which were then used to obtain matching city campaign funds. The indictment also claims Adams received benefits, such as hotel upgrades, in connection to the arrangement.
A Venezuelan migrant, Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, is facing serious charges in Texas after allegedly setting his Fulshear home on fire with his three children inside. Pulgar has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of arson in connection to the incident, which occurred on November 6, 2024.
