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11M migrants in US illegally could get legal status, pay taxes under new bill
A bipartisan, comprehensive immigration bill called the Dignity Act was introduced by two members of the House of Representatives: a Republican described by opponents as “extreme MAGA” and the Democratic co-chair of President Biden’s reelection committee. The lawmakers described their proposal as “imperfect” and a “compromise.” The bill addresses contentious issues that have stopped other… -
Asylum-seekers have to wait 6 months to work in US per federal law
Asylum applicants in New York City are stuck in limbo and unable to work despite a strong desire to do so, according to the mayor and governor. The elected leaders are now calling for a change to federal law which requires asylum-seekers to wait at least six months before they can legally get a job. … -
Wireless providers struggle to remove Chinese technology from cell towers
Cell towers across the United States have Chinese technology built into them that the U.S. government determined is a national security threat. But a multi-billion dollar funding shortfall is slowing down and even halting some companies from removing and replacing the equipment. In 2020, the Federal Communications Commission banned new equipment from two Chinese companies,… -
COVID origins: Wuhan lab told airport of ‘drill’ for coronavirus outbreak in 2019
A new report on the origins of the COVID pandemic reveals what the authors said is evidence of a Chinese government cover-up. The report from Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and his office detailed the events that led up to the outbreak. Timeline The report laid out a timeline that casts doubt on the idea that… -
Progressives and conservatives join forces to save AM radio
Don’t touch that dial! Here is something that is so bipartisan, it’s bringing together progressives and conservatives like Sens. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas. It’s AM radio, and lawmakers at opposite ends of the spectrum are joining forces to keep it in your car. “The issue we’re facing is that many auto and… -
Threats to members of Congress have increased 400% in last six years
Threats to members of Congress have increased 400% over the last six years, according to congressional testimony from the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police. The increase in threats is happening as officers are experiencing burnout due to staffing shortages. “Low officer morale, and the public’s declining confidence in law enforcement, put a further strain… -
From ‘damning’ to ‘dud’: Lawmakers react to Durham report
Special counsel John Durham released his report on the origins of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation which looked into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russia and ultimately led to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill reacted to it along party lines, describing it as both “damning” and a “dud.” “No… -
Bill to crack down on child sexual abuse material online advances in Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill to crack down on child sexual abuse material online. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the Senate floor for a vote. If passed, the bill would allow victims of online child sexual abuse material to bring civil suits against tech platforms like social media sites and app… -
See inside ICE deportation flights to Cuba, Honduras
Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted multiple immigrant removal flights to Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala and Honduras Wednesday, May 10. In total, thousands of immigrants were either deported or sent back voluntarily. “Do not listen to the lies of smugglers; individuals who do not have lawful basis to remain will be removed,” Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive… -
Congress has a laundry list of immigration bills as Title 42 ends
Title 42 is ending, thousands of immigrants are crossing into the United States, and there is a laundry list of immigration bills being proposed in Congress to fix the problem. But movement is slow and nothing will be done in time to address the initial surge expected after the pandemic-era health order expires. The House… -
Biden admin buys ads in Central America telling people not to enter US illegally
The Department of Homeland Security is buying digital advertisements in Central America that tell people who are thinking about making the journey to the U.S. not to cross illegally. The advertisements are running on mobile devices on social media platforms that are popular with immigrants. “We are making it very clear that our border is… -
Congress seeks to reform nation’s intelligence classification system
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to reform America’s intelligence classification system. The group said changes need to be made to reduce overclassification and prevent the mishandling of the most sensitive classified documents. “We’ve got a byzantine, bizarre, bureaucratic system that has not kept up with the times, has not moved at all to… -
Biden administration making immigrants who arrive illegally ineligible for asylum
The Biden administration is implementing a new asylum rule set to take effect 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 — one minute before Title 42 ends. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the rule presumes those who do not use lawful pathways to enter the United States are ineligible for asylum. Under the new…