Biden Administration
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President Joe Biden’s immigration reform efforts took another hit this week after a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked a key program aimed at providing undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens a pathway to legal residency. The decision by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker marks the latest legal setback for the Biden administration as…
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The Biden administration has launched a new immigration initiative that could dramatically change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and influence the 2024 election. Starting August 14, 2024, undocumented spouses can apply for “parole in place” status, allowing them to adjust their immigration status without leaving the U.S. Rodrigo de la Rosa, who…
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Vice President Kamala Harris has come under intense scrutiny as she continues her efforts to address the complex migration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Appointed by President Joe Biden to manage the response to increasing border crossings, Harris chose a long-term strategy focused on addressing the root causes of migration from Central America’s Northern Triangle…
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Some 15 states have filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration, aiming to block a new rule that would allow approximately 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as “Dreamers,” to access health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) starting Nov. 1. The lawsuit, filed in North Dakota, seeks to…
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A recent study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has highlighted a striking disparity in tax contributions between undocumented immigrants and the top 1% of U.S. taxpayers. According to the study, undocumented immigrants paid a staggering $96.7 billion in taxes in 2022, with $59.4 billion allocated to federal taxes and $37.3 billion…
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The Biden administration has temporarily suspended a contentious program allowing migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) to enter the United States, following revelations of significant fraud in the program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the decision on Friday, citing an “abundance of caution” as the reason for pausing the issuance of…
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On August 1, 2024, President Joe Biden issued a national security memorandum directing federal agencies to intensify their efforts in disrupting the supply chain of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. This order marks a significant escalation in the administration’s strategy to combat the opioid epidemic, a key focus of Biden’s Unity Agenda since taking office.…
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A US federal appeals court has blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from implementing its student debt relief plan. The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit suspended the remaining portions of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which aimed to reduce monthly payments for student loan borrowers. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressed concern…
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony on charges of espionage. The verdict, delivered on Friday, marks a severe turn in the already tense U.S.-Russia relations. The Russian State Prosecutor’s Office had sought an 18-year sentence, but the court handed down a 16-year term instead.…
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In a recent development, the Biden administration has instructed emergency room doctors to proceed with emergency abortion procedures, disregarding the Supreme Court’s stance on state abortion bans conflicting with federal law. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure issued a directive to doctor and…
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