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WASHINGTON D.C. – Effective September 2, 2025, the United States is significantly altering its visa application process, ending the widely utilized “Dropbox” or Interview Waiver Program (IWP) for most non-immigrant visa categories. This pivotal change mandates in-person interviews for millions of applicants, including those seeking H-1B work visas, student visas (F and M), and tourist…
As President Donald Trump navigates his second term, a notable shift has occurred in his presidential inspirations, moving from the tempestuous populist Andrew Jackson to the more reserved, yet economically assertive, William McKinley. This evolution in his chosen historical role models reflects a recalibration of his policy priorities and a deepening focus on economic nationalism…
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the successful conclusion of significant enforcement operations across the nation, resulting in the apprehension of numerous criminal illegal aliens who have been convicted of severe offenses. These targeted operations focused on individuals deemed public safety threats, including those with convictions for sexual offenses against…
A shocking carjacking incident in East Los Angeles on Friday evening, August 29, 2025, concluded with a high-speed pursuit and a violent crash in Malibu, leaving three young children and at least two other individuals hospitalized. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the events that began when a vehicle, left running with three…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of Ezequiel Cruz-Rodriguez, an illegal alien from Mexico with a history of serious criminal convictions and multiple prior deportations. Cruz-Rodriguez was apprehended in San Diego, California, where he was living in a home that also operated as a child daycare. The arrest highlights concerns about…
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – Firefighters are once again battling flames in Los Angeles County as a new wildfire was reported early Friday morning, August 29th. This latest incident adds to a series of fire ignitions across the region, following another reported blaze just hours earlier. The most recent fire was first…
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia will deploy approximately 75 National Guard troops to provide logistical and administrative support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the state. This mobilization is part of a broader, nationwide initiative to bolster federal immigration enforcement efforts. The deployment comes as ICE reports a significant surge in…
Breaking News: New Wildfire Erupts in Los Angeles County, August 27; Cause and Containment Status Undetermined A new wildfire has been reported in Los Angeles County in the early hours of Tuesday, August 27, 2025, adding to the ongoing concerns about fire conditions across Southern California. The incident, designated LAC-299411, was first reported at approximately…
Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran national whose case has become a focal point in the nation’s immigration debates, was taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Monday, August 25, 2025, just days after being released from criminal detention. This latest development follows a complex legal journey for García, who was mistakenly deported…
Taipei, Taiwan – In a strategic move to cement its global standing in advanced technology, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) has unveiled three significant AI robotics initiatives. These ventures are designed to drive innovation in smart healthcare and manufacturing, capitalizing on emerging opportunities and reinforcing Taiwan’s position as a…
