Trump administration
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Joins Ukrainian Defence Firm's Advisory Board Amid Anti-Corruption Investigation
Nov 18, 2025 03:38 am CST
Fire Point, a leading Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer, has appointed former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to its advisory board to enhance governance while facing anti-corruption investigations. The company, known for its FP-1 drone used in long-range strikes against Russia, is strengthening international standards as Ukraine expands its domestic arms production capabilities.
India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Nears Completion: Set to Address 50% Tariffs and Boost Trade Relations
Nov 18, 2025 02:19 am CST
The first phase of the India-US bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion, designed to address the 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration while resolving market access issues. The deal aims to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 from the current $191 billion, with both countries working to balance their trade relationship despite current tensions over India's Russian oil purchases.
Trump Signals Willingness to Meet NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Despite Previous Tensions
Nov 17, 2025 05:38 pm CST
President Donald Trump has indicated plans to meet with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, suggesting potential cooperation despite their political differences. After months of criticism where Trump labeled Mamdani a "communist" and threatened deportation, both leaders now appear open to dialogue for New York City's benefit, though no official meeting date has been set.
US International Student Enrollment Declines 17% Following Trump's Visa Restrictions
Nov 17, 2025 05:25 pm CST
New international student enrollment in US colleges has dropped by 17% this semester following the Trump administration's visa crackdown, continuing a downward trend from the previous academic year. Despite these challenges, the US remains the top global destination with approximately 1.2 million international students contributing nearly $55 billion to the American economy.
USS Gerald R Ford: US Deploys Advanced Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Escalating Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 17, 2025 10:29 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, America's most advanced aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea as part of Operation Southern Spear, significantly expanding US military presence in the region. With nearly a dozen Navy ships and approximately 12,000 personnel, this deployment occurs amid ongoing US strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels that have resulted in 83 fatalities since September. While the Trump administration maintains this is a counter-narcotics mission, many view it as increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Trump's New Immigration Policy Could Restrict Green Cards for Travel Ban Nationals: What You Need to Know
Nov 16, 2025 12:56 pm CST
The Trump administration is preparing a significant change to immigration policy that would use nationality as a negative factor when evaluating green card and other benefit applications for people from 19 countries under the travel ban. This policy shift would affect individuals already in the US, with critics calling it an escalation in restrictions on legal immigration.
The Uncertain Ground: How Trump's Immigration Policies Are Eroding Naturalized Citizens' Sense of Security
Nov 16, 2025 02:03 am CST
Naturalized American citizens are experiencing unprecedented anxiety as Trump's immigration policies blur the line between immigrant and citizen. Once-confident individuals like Dauda Sesay now carry passports for domestic travel, while reports of citizen detainments and threats of denaturalization create a climate of fear that challenges the very meaning of American citizenship and belonging.
Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Essential Measure to Protect American Workers
Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST
The White House justifies the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee as a crucial step to prevent system abuse and protect American jobs, while highlighting "Project Firewall" to investigate companies violating visa regulations. Despite President Trump's defense of the program's necessity for importing talent, some Republican leaders are pushing to eliminate H-1B visas, which experts warn could severely impact healthcare access.
Immigration Expert Warns H-1B Visa Ban Would Harm US Healthcare and Economy
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
A prominent immigration expert warns that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed bill to ban H-1B visas would severely impact US healthcare access and economic growth. The proposal would reduce the annual cap from 85,000 to just 10,000 visas, primarily affecting medical professionals and tech workers, while eliminating pathways to citizenship for visa holders. This comes amid ongoing debates within the Republican party after Trump defended the need for foreign talent in certain sectors.
Republican Congresswoman Proposes Bill to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program Despite Trump's Recent Support
Nov 14, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced plans to introduce legislation that would completely eliminate the H-1B visa program and remove its pathway to citizenship, despite President Trump's recent softened stance on skilled foreign workers. The proposed bill would significantly impact Indian professionals, who constitute over 70% of H-1B visa holders, with only a temporary exception for medical professionals that would be phased out over ten years.