DHS slashes work permit term for migrants from 5 years to 18 months

A Missouri appeals court panel has mandated new wording for a ballot measure aimed at restricting abortion rights, emphasizing that voters must be informed that the amendment would repeal previously approved reproductive healthcare rights from the prior year.

ICE has arrested several Afghan nationals with criminal convictions, including serious offenses such as kidnapping and child abuse, which has raised significant national security concerns across the United States. These arrests are linked to individuals who were released into the U.S. under programs initiated during the Biden administration aimed at resettling Afghan refugees.

Florida's Republican-controlled House has initiated the first meeting of its select committee on congressional redistricting, marking the beginning of discussions to redraw electoral maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This move reflects a growing trend among states to reshape their congressional districts in a highly competitive political landscape.

Recent developments in Minneapolis have raised questions about Representative Ilhan Omar's knowledge of a significant fraud scheme, coinciding with increased operations by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the area. Former President Trump has publicly criticized Omar and the Somali community, linking them to the fraud allegations and suggesting that Somali immigrants should leave the U.S.

Federal forces have initiated an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, Louisiana, known as Operation Catahoula Crunch, targeting undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration's intensified crackdown. Images have surfaced showing arrests being made on the streets of the city, which has been described as a sanctuary for immigrants. This operation follows similar actions in other Democratic-led cities, such as Charlotte, North Carolina.

Federal agents from Homeland Security have initiated an immigration enforcement operation in the New Orleans metro area, targeting undocumented immigrants as part of a broader crackdown across the United States. This operation is reportedly aimed at arresting approximately 5,000 individuals in Louisiana, reflecting a significant escalation in immigration enforcement efforts.

Homeland Security arrested Jaan Shah Safi, an Afghan evacuee, on charges of supporting the terrorist group ISIS-K, marking the third such arrest in less than a week. This incident raises concerns about the vetting process for Afghan refugees entering the United States.

President Trump announced the elimination of stringent fuel economy standards established during the Biden administration, arguing that these regulations have contributed to rising costs for new vehicles. This decision aims to make new cars more affordable for consumers and stimulate the automotive market.