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GM’s $242M Bet on America’s Future: Rebuilding the Skilled Trades Workforce

General Motors is investing $242 million in skilled trades apprenticeships to train 600 workers yearly and boost U.S. manufacturing capacity.

Native-Born Americans Snag Every New Job, Here’s How

A new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released Tuesday shows that native-born Americans have claimed all net job growth in recent months.

July Jobs Report Shows Net Gains Went to Native‑Born Americans

July’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job report confirms that all net employment gains were claimed by native‑born Americans — not foreign-born workers. The shift reflects higher labor participation among U.S. citizens and a decrease in foreign worker involvement, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

China Protests Erupt Over Unpaid Wages and New Fees

A wave of large-scale protests is sweeping across China as factory workers, teachers, and even sanitation workers take to the streets over unpaid wages and new government-imposed fees. The unrest, intensifying throughout April, reflects deepening economic stress exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a faltering post-pandemic recovery.

California Considers Higher Pay for Incarcerated Firefighters

California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan has introduced legislation to increase pay for incarcerated individuals battling wildfires across the state.

Alejandro Mayorkas’ Migration Policies Face Scrutiny as Term Nears End

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.

NYT Editorial Pushes “Illegal Bad, Legal Good” Migration Strategy

The New York Times editorial board proposed a sweeping plan to resolve America’s immigration challenges, advocating for increased legal migration while sidelining concerns of many Americans. The op-ed, titled “A Big Idea to Solve America’s Immigration Mess,” frames migrants as essential for economic growth while casting native-born Americans as a declining population incapable of meeting labor demands.

Operation Return to Sender: Migrant Arrests in Kern County Signal Tougher Enforcement

A recent immigration enforcement operation in Kern County, California, provided a glimpse of what may become more common under anticipated changes to U.S. immigration policy. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector carried out "Operation Return to Sender," targeting criminal migrants in and around Bakersfield. The three-day initiative resulted in nearly 80 arrests, including several sex offenders and individuals with warrants for weapons and drug-related charges.

Incarcerated Firefighters Join Battle Against Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

More than 900 incarcerated individuals are among the 7,500 emergency personnel battling the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles, California, the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed Friday.

Fisher Ames – American Minute with Bill Federer

He sat next to George Washington in the pew at St. Paul's Chapel in New York during the religious service following Washington's Presidential Inauguration. He helped ratify the U.S. Constitution. His...

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