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News & Articles By Laura Harris
06/02/2025
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By Laura Harris
Micro-housing surges in U.S. cities as housing crisis deepens
Micro-units (under 441 sq. ft.) now make up 2.4 percent of new U.S. rentals – double the share from the early 2000s – driven by affordability and urban density needs. West Coast cities like San Francisco (15 percent micro-units) and Seattle (66 percent of new rentals) lead the trend, while Honolulu (27 percent) and Minneapolis […]
06/01/2025
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By Laura Harris
Visa overstays now a major driver of U.S. illegal immigration, surpassing border crossings
A DHS report reveals that 739,450 people became undocumented immigrants in FY 2023 by overstaying visas – nearly 40 percent of new cases. Overstays have fluctuated as the primary source of undocumented immigration since 2007, surpassing illegal crossings in some years. India ranks seventh for visa overstays (19,000 in FY 2023) but is the 3rd-largest […]
06/01/2025
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By Laura Harris
Trump administration expands deportation strategy with global partnerships
The Trump administration emphasizes voluntary repatriation flights (e.g., to Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela) instead of forced deportations, prioritizing dignity and safe returns. Leveraging Section 241(b) of immigration law, the U.S. negotiates with nations to accept deportees, including third-country nationals (e.g., Guatemala as a “safe third country,” El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center). Multiple countries, including Mexico (38,000 […]
06/01/2025
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By Laura Harris
Trump threatens 25% tariff on iPhones unless Apple moves production to U.S.
President Donald Trump demanded that Apple shift iPhone production to the U.S. or face a 25 percent tariff, criticizing CEO Tim Cook for expanding manufacturing in India instead. Apple is diversifying away from China, planning a $1.5 billion production hub in India, with Cook projecting most U.S.-sold iPhones will soon originate there. Trump’s tariff threat […]
06/01/2025
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By Laura Harris
Gov. Greg Abbott signs law that requires age verification, parental consent for app downloads
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the App Store Accountability Act on May 27, requiring tech companies like Apple and Google to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors before allowing app downloads. The law takes effect in January 2026. The legislation responds to alarming mental health trends among American youth, with over half […]
06/01/2025
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By Laura Harris
Trump administration suspends student visas amid crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism
The Trump administration has ordered a temporary halt on new student and exchange visa applications to implement stricter social media vetting, particularly targeting pro-Palestinian activism. Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed the revocation of “thousands” of student visas, citing an obscure law allowing exclusions based on U.S. foreign policy interests, with a focus on pro-Palestinian protesters. The […]
06/01/2025
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By Laura Harris
Hong Kong seeks to attract international students displaced by U.S. visa crackdown
The U.S. revoked Harvard University‘s ability to enroll foreign students, citing alleged antisemitism, pro-Hamas sympathies and collaboration with China, impacting nearly 6,800 international students. Hong Kong urged its universities to assist affected Harvard students, offering streamlined admissions and support to attract global talent and reinforce its role as an education hub. Hong Kong universities like […]
05/31/2025
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By Laura Harris
Elon Musk steps down from government efficiency role as special employee term ends
Elon Musk has officially stepped down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), concluding his 130-day term as a special government employee under President Donald Trump. Established by Trump on Jan. 20, DOGE is a temporary, cross-agency task force aimed at eliminating government inefficiencies, waste, fraud and overspending. It is scheduled to dissolve […]
05/31/2025
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By Laura Harris
Trump threatens to cut federal funding to California over transgender athlete controversy
President Donald Trump threatens to withhold federal funding from California over a transgender athlete’s victories in girls’ track and field, calling it “unfair” and “demeaning” to women. His February executive order bars federal agencies, schools and the military from recognizing gender identities beyond male/female and aims to block transgender women from women’s sports. The administration […]
05/31/2025
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By Laura Harris
Gaza faces catastrophic medical shortages as WHO warns of “stock zero” crisis
The WHO reports that Gaza’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, with 64 percent of medical equipment, 43 percent of essential medicines and 42 percent of vaccines completely depleted. Hospitals lack basic supplies such as anesthesia, IV fluids and antibiotics. Health workers are operating in dire conditions with mounting patient needs and minimal […]
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