Last week, couples in San Diego went to a federal building for green card interviews. They thought this was the last step to live together in the U. S. permanently. But things took a surprising turn. Each couple had one American and one foreign spouse. Stephen Paul brought his British wife and thei
In a significant legal showdown, a federal judge in Denver recently took a stand against what he saw as excessive actions by immigration authorities. Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by President Obama, criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for conducting warrantless
Republicans are in a bit of a mess. President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine is causing a stir within his own party. Some Republicans are not happy with how the White House is handling a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. They think it's too friendly to Russia, which is a big deal because most Rep
The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve
A California congressman has taken legal action against a housing official appointed by former President Trump. The congressman, Eric Swalwell, is suing Bill Pulte, who works at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte sent Swalwell's mortgage records to the Justice Department. The congressman says
After a decade of leading Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. She made this announcement in a video posted on social media, highlighting her achievements and the city's progress under her leadership. Bowser's time as mayor was not without challenges. She had
The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for no
The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move come
President Trump has announced plans to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in the U. S. This program has been a lifeline for many Somalis since 1991, when their country was devastated by civil war. The decision could impact hundreds of Somalis who have built lives in the U. S. , par
The Education Department is undergoing a major restructuring, and it's all happening behind closed doors. Senior officials are being asked to keep quiet about the changes through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This is not typical for a department that doesn't deal with national security. The plan
