Author: Andrew Rogers

The Trump administration has once again shaken protections for Dreamers, undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) program, created under Barack Obama, previously allowed recipients to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation. The federal government is sending mixed signals about the program. In a recent court filing, officials indicated that initial Daca applications might resume after years of being paused, potentially allowing tens of thousands of people to have their petitions processed. At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Daca recipients “are…

An appeals court has ruled that the National Guard troops sent to Illinois by former President Donald Trump can remain in the state under federal control but cannot be deployed, a decision that pauses the case until further arguments are heard. The restriction on deploying the troops comes after federal judge April Perry temporarily blocked the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks. Perry found no substantial evidence of a “danger of rebellion” in Illinois as the federal government continues its immigration enforcement efforts in major cities. On Friday, Democratic US senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth visited a…

Former US president Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy as part of his treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. Biden’s care also includes hormone medication, which he had been taking since his diagnosis in May. The spokesperson told NBC that the new radiation therapy is planned over a five-week period and represents a new stage in Biden’s ongoing treatment. The former president had already disclosed taking hormone pills earlier this year when asked about his health. Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones, his office announced in May.…

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, days after Lecornu resigned and his newly formed government collapsed just 14 hours after taking office. The move comes amid mounting political instability in France and growing pressure to deliver a national budget for 2026. Lecornu, 39, accepted the role “out of duty” and pledged to work swiftly to provide France with a budget by year-end while addressing the daily concerns of citizens. “We must put an end to this political crisis that is exasperating the French people and end this instability that is harming France’s image and its…

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have begun returning to their homes after a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel came into effect on Friday. The truce, first in six months, brought relief to residents of the war-torn territory who have endured relentless violence since March. Israeli troops withdrew to newly agreed positions in the early hours of Friday, while Hamas is expected to release 20 living Israeli hostages early next week. In return, Israel will free 250 Palestinians serving long-term sentences and 1,700 others detained during the conflict. The agreement forms the first phase of a US-drafted peace…

The White House confirmed on Friday that layoffs of federal employees have begun as the U.S. government shutdown nears its third week. The announcement follows weeks of stalled negotiations in Congress and mounting pressure on both political parties to end the funding deadlock. Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, wrote on social media that “RIFs have begun,” using the term for the government’s reduction-in-force process. A document filed with a federal court revealed that hundreds of layoffs have already taken place across multiple departments, including Commerce, Energy, Education, and Health and Human Services. According…

Germany has ended its fast-track citizenship program, signaling a shift in public sentiment on migration in Europe’s largest economy. The legislation, introduced under former Chancellor Olaf Scholz, allowed highly integrated migrants to gain citizenship in three years instead of five. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative party had promised during the election campaign to repeal the measure. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told parliament, “A German passport must come as recognition of a successful integration process and not act as an incentive for illegal immigration.” Other changes to Germany’s citizenship law remain intact. These include dual citizenship rules and a shortened general waiting…

President Donald Trump, the oldest man ever inaugurated as U.S. president, will visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday for a “routine yearly checkup,” the White House confirmed. “On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “While there, he will stop by for his routine yearly checkup and then return to the White House.” This marks Trump’s second visit to Walter Reed since returning to the White House in January. His previous exam in April included cognitive and cardiology tests, though…

Senate Republicans voted down legislation Wednesday aimed at limiting Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels. The measure, pushed by Democrats, sought to challenge the White House’s broad interpretation of presidential war powers in the Caribbean. The vote was narrowly defeated, 48-51, largely along party lines. Two Republicans, Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski, supported the resolution, while Democrat John Fetterman opposed it. This marked Congress’s first vote on Trump’s military campaign, which the White House says has destroyed four vessels, killed at least 21 people, and blocked narcotics from entering the United States. The proposed war…

Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago, escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The deployment follows weeks of protests, clashes, and legal disputes between the White House and Illinois officials. Federal immigration enforcement has intensified in areas like Broadview, a Chicago suburb, where police used tear gas and pepper spray against protesters opposing immigration raids. Illinois and city officials filed a lawsuit to block the deployment, arguing the federal government cannot send troops without state consent. U.S. District Judge April Perry denied the request to stop the deployment, allowing Texas National Guard personnel to be stationed around…