Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas Without a Trial: Democrats quickly swept aside the articles of impeachment accusing the homeland security ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/senate-alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-charge.html
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/
Kent: Home Office says 748 migrants cross Channel in two days: More than 6,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since the start of the year ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c72p5jnvmzko
Gauck: Limit immigration to curb AfD success: Former Federal President Joachim Gauck is concerned about the state of democracy. He also blames refugee policy for ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/gauck-migration-afd-zuwanderung-100.html
Refugee crisis 2015: Back then, politicians promised that migrants were worth their weight in gold - and today?
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/vor-neun-jahren-versprachen-politiker-dass-fluechtlinge-gold-wert-sind-was-ist-daraus-geworden-li.2206370
Duelo televisivo antes das eleições legislativas: Voigt e Höcke discutem sobre imigração
spiegel.de/politik/tv-duell-der-thueringer-spitzenkandidaten-mario-voigt-und-bjoern-hoecke-streiten-ueber-migration-a-9c34c124-5a8d-4836-a8f8-cfac60d1f6d5
Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601171-house-republicans-subpoena-mayorkas-over-migrant-numbers/
Police Evict Hundreds from France’s Largest Squat Ahead of Paris Olympics: French police forcibly evicted some 450 people, mostly migrants and asylum seekers ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/police_evict_hundreds_from_frances_largest_squat_ahead_of_paris_olympics
Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico: Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68816029
The impeachment trial of Biden's border chief comes after the House passed two articles against him over his handling of the immigration crisis.
The appearance comes one day after the chamber dismissed articles of impeachment against the embattled secretary for refusing to enforce immigration laws.
New border centres to hold migrants near airports: The new centres are part of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact and will fundamentally change the nature of ...
businesspost.ie/news/new-border-centres-to-hold-migrants-near-airports/
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Iowa governor signs bill that would make it a crime for some undocumented migrants to be in the state
cnn.com/2024/04/11/us/iowa-immigration-enforcement-bill-signed/
Trump focuses on migrants and crime. Here is what the research shows: Donald Trump is highlighting crimes committed by migrants in the U.S. illegally as part of ...
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Shock report for the AfD: Yes, migrants are committing crimes more often, but it's not because of Islam
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/schockbericht-fuer-die-afd-ja-migranten-werden-haeufiger-kriminell-aber-das-liegt-nicht-am-islam-li.2205723
Police warn of negative effect: Bundestag approves payment card for asylum seekers
n-tv.de/politik/Bundestag-beschliesst-Bezahlkarte-fuer-Asylbewerber-article24868342.html
Biden says he is examining power to shut US border on his own: President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday that he and his administration are ...
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A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/texas-immigration-law-iowa-other-us-states-cec/
7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/issues-trump-biden-2024-election-health-care-abortion-tax-immigration-rcna147637
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
How immigration is helping the economy defy expectations: Policymakers are increasingly pointing to an immigration influx and a bolstered U.S ...
thehill.com/homenews/4581122-how-immigration-is-helping-the-economy-defy-expectations/
BREAKING: 534 migrants crossed the channel yesterday.trib.al/Rx0iR33 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Wild Georgia: Why warblers are springtime favorites among bird-watchers: Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says the striking colors of these migrating ...
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An Immigration Policy Rooted in Exclusion Represents the Worst of US Politics: Embracing the reality that movement is inevitable and rebuilding our system to ...
otherwords.org/immigration-makes-our-country-stronger-cruelty-makes-it-weak/
Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...
spiegel.de/ausland/migration-abschottung-von-russland-finnland-macht-dicht-a-5bdbce37-e4cd-4a9f-9f26-370e16fc23b5
Trump, Johnson Announce Redundant Proof of Citizenship Bill to Vote: Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have endorsed a bill that would ban ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-mike-johnson-redundant-non-citizen-bill-vote-1235003973/
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Acts of violence are increasing dramatically: the number of suspected foreigners is increasing
n-tv.de/politik/Zahl-tatverdaechtiger-Auslaender-springt-nach-oben-article24858209.html
Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants: The legislation could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/iowa-governor-signs-bill-that-lets-state-arrest-and-deport-some-migrants-00151654
Quick Glance: Iowa Governor Enacts Law Allowing Arrest and Deportation of Migrants
- Governor Reynolds signs law to enforce immigration laws.
- Iowa law could lead to criminal repercussions for migrants.
- Similar to Texas law, Iowa's bill faces conflicts with federal law.
- Iowa's immigrant community seeks information and statements from law enforcement.
WATCH | Spaza shops need to be audited and pay tax: Motsoaledi on new immigration proposals
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-18-watch-spaza-shops-need-to-be-audited-and-pay-tax-motsoaledi-on-new-immigration-proposals/
Migration crisis: what the EU asylum reform is about: The right to asylum has been debated for years - Now the EU wants to vote on reform ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/asylreform-eu-fluechtlinge-aussengrenzen-migration-100.html
The dishonest ‘noncitizen voting’ issue melds Trump’s two favorite things: There’s no need for a law barring noncitizens from voting in federal elections since ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/dishonest-noncitizen-voting-issue-melds-trumps-two-favorite-things/
Quick Glance: Trump's Favorite Theme: Dishonest 'Noncitizen Voting'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's 'election security' event at Mar-a-Lago will focus on legislation targeting noncitizen voting.
- Despite existing bans and rare noncitizen votes, the debate aims to boost Trump's presidential candidacy.
- Laws from 1996 prohibit noncitizen voting in federal and state elections, yet some municipalities in some states allow it.
- Trump and allies falsely claim noncitizens vote in elections, while data shows minimal incidents. The debate serves as a political maneuver and distracts from actual election issues.
New Zealand tightens visa rules due to 'unsustainable' migration: Applicants for most work visas now have to fulfill minimum skills and work experience ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c25l0vxpnd8o
The figures in the police crime statistics are alarming, but the conclusion that migrants are the main problem is wrong, claims stern author Phil Göbel. www.stern.de/politik/deutschland/kriminalstatistik--wir-haben-ein-integrationsproblem--meinung--34611656.html
Quick Glance: Crime Statistics in Germany: Reliability and Interpretations
- The 'Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik' (PKS) has been published since 1953 with varying reliability of data.
- PKS provides data on processed crimes, but not on legal outcomes.
- PKS can only capture reported cases, not all crimes - dark field remains unaccounted for.
- Foreigner crime: term used as fear-mongering, no clear correlation between origin and criminality.
Travellers praise S’pore land checkpoint QR code system, Johor to look at adopting it
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/travellers-praise-land-checkpoint-qr-code-system-johor-to-look-at-adopting-it
Republican impeachment of Biden's border chief may see swift end in Senate: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate is likely to bring a quick end this week to House ...
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US-based dancer and singer Korra Obidi has been attacked with a knife and acid during a live stream in the UK. The identity of her attacker is not known ... Show more
🇫🇷 #Paris is getting ready to host the #Paris2024 #Olympics this summer.
Authorities have been relocating people living on the streets ... Show more
Björn Wiese is a baker and sees immigration as an opportunity. He has already trained four refugees, two of whom now work for him in management positions.
Jon Stewart Calls Out U.S. Support of Israel Amid Solar Eclipse Frenzy: Jon Stewart took to late night television to point out how certain members of the media ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/jon-stewart-calls-out-us-support-israel-solar-eclipse-1235001078/
Biden’s 3 Most Politically Incompetent Mistakes as President: If Trump wins back the White House, Biden’s presidency will be remembered for inflation ...
thedailybeast.com/bidens-3-most-politically-incompetent-mistakes-as-president
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
How migrant workers have contributed to strong U.S. job growth: It turns out that the influx of foreign-born adults vastly raised the supply of available workers ...
pbs.org/newshour/economy/how-migrant-workers-have-contributed-to-strong-u-s-job-growth
AP-NORC poll shows many say Biden and Trump did more harm than good, but for different reasons
pbs.org/newshour/nation/ap-norc-poll-shows-many-say-biden-and-trump-did-more-harm-than-good-but-for-different-reasons
The application is being moved to the next step. www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/breaking-prince-harrys-visa-application-32556780
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Trump, at Fund-Raiser, Says He Wants Immigrants From ‘Nice’ Countries: At rallies, Donald Trump frequently laments migrants from a list of countries from Africa ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/07/us/politics/trump-immigrants-nice-countries.html
U.S. Latinos fear new mass deportations may target all Hispanics: Former President Trump has promised mass deportations if he wins a second term ...
axios.com/2024/04/09/trump-latinos-fear-mass-deportation-immigrants
Support among Latinos for border wall ticks up: Survey: Hispanics are inching toward more conservative positions on border management, though they remain ...
thehill.com/latino/4588234-latinos-poll-border-wall-biden-trump/
Abbott defends sending migrants to New York: New York Mayor Eric Adams and others have accused Abbott of using migrants are "political pawns."
politico.com/news/2024/04/07/abbott-defends-program-sending-migrants-to-new-york-00150943
🇪🇺 The #EuropeanParliament has adopted a landmark overhaul of the EU's #asylum and #migration rules.
🗳️ All 10 parts of the migration and asylum pact passed after almost a decade ... Show more #Europe #refugees
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
Local leaders from the San Diego area called for more US border enforcement after a motorboat loaded with migrants navigated between surfers and beached itself ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/migrant-boat-evades-surfers-high-speed-landing-california-beach-2024-04-16/
To curb the amount of people illegally crossing the US/Mexico border, Mexican authorities have built temporary bases equipped with cots and kitchens at ... Show more cnn.it/4aPdvu5
Johnson delays Mayorkas impeachment trial until next week : Conservative senators balked at starting an impeachment trial on the day the upper chamber planned to ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/09/mayorkas-impeachment-senate-trial-immigration-republicans/
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Biden says he’s not sure he can shut down the border: ‘We're examining whether or not I have that power’
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/biden-says-hes-not-sure-he-can-shut-down-the-border-were-examining-whether-or-not-i-have-that-power/
How immigrants are helping boost the U.S. job market without affecting inflation: Blockbuster jobs growth continues to power the U.S. economy, with the BLS ...
nbcnews.com/business/economy/immigrants-are-helping-us-job-market-grow-without-affecting-inflation-rcna146570
Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the U.S., even after migrant relatives' horrific deaths
apnews.com/article/immigration-guatemala-us-election-youth-indigenous-faith-6c919ad842feac8d42f90ed9f9c871ec
Man on terror watchlist was released by Border Patrol: With border security funding blocked in Congress, the case illustrates the challenges that U.S ...
nbcnews.com/investigations/man-terror-watchlist-remains-us-released-border-patrol-rcna147192
New Zealand tightens visa rules amid near record migration: New Zealand said on Sunday that it was making immediate changes to its employment visa program after ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-tightens-visa-rules-amid-near-record-migration-2024-04-07/
Outgoing DHS lawyer calls to up security ahead of ‘next Jan. 6’: A departing top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who also counseled the ...
thehill.com/policy/national-security/4573366-dhs-lawyer-security-next-jan-6/
Conservative group urges GOP to follow Youngkin’s lead on immigration issue: A conservative group rolled out an ad on Wednesday encouraging other Republicans to ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4585271-conservative-group-urges-gop-to-follow-youngkins-lead-on-immigration-issue/
Opinion | Donald Trump’s Insatiable Bloodlust: Marjorie and Donald, trumpeting the end times.
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/opinion/trump-election-blood-bath.html
Tunisian coast guard retrieves bodies of 13 migrants, rescues hundreds: The Tunisian coastguard has retrieved the bodies of 13 migrants off Tunisia and rescued 1 ...
reuters.com/world/africa/tunisian-coast-guard-retrieves-bodies-13-migrants-rescues-hundreds-2024-04-07/
Unfazed by danger and power, Guatemalan cardinal keeps up fight for migrants and the poor
apnews.com/article/guatemala-catholic-cardinal-migration-politics-social-justice-5419db7e447b9e6415642e3370d29190
Migrant workers are reporting massive crowds at immigration centers in Russia, where the process of getting visas has become close to impossible ... Show more
Fox News Uses the Solar Eclipse to Fearmonger About Migrant ‘Invasion’: Fox warns that the eclipse will hide something more nefarious than the sun—it’ll provide ...
thedailybeast.com/fox-news-uses-the-solar-eclipse-to-fearmonger-about-migrant-invasion
Minus also in the far west: Study: East Germany's population will continue to shrink
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Studie-Bevoelkerung-Ostdeutschlands-wird-weiter-schrumpfen-article24861706.html
The Australian Government is preparing for a fresh fight over immigration detention with a pivotal High Court challenge to be heard today.
The case ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/high-court-to-hear-asf17-deportation-case/2cc1fd3e-ae0d-47fa-82f0-cdf49e46ad65
Denver takes new immigrant policy to front lines, sending city officials to Texas
axios.com/local/denver/2024/04/12/denver-immigration-policy-change-el-paso-texas
HOT MIC: Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith hint at who they’re voting for while sounding off on turmoil that plagues the nation ... Show more www.foxnews.com/sports/charles-barkley-stephen-a-smiths-remarks-on-immigration-resurface-with-months-to-go-before-election
20 suspected Haitian migrants found dead on boat in Brazil: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Twenty suspected Haitian migrants have been found dead in a boat in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/20-suspected-haitian-migrants-found-dead-boat-brazil/
Lost at sea: France migrant graves recount tragic Channel crossings: At least 404 people have died since 1999 attempting to cross the Channel to what they hoped ...
trtworld.com/discrimination/lost-at-sea-france-migrant-graves-recount-tragic-channel-crossings-17709710
In Maine, companies are already beginning to look to immigrants to fill labor force gaps as native-born employees either leave the work force or barrel toward ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/business/economy/immigrants-maine-lobster-aging-workforce.html
RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/kennedy-trump-maga-biden-voters
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
In order to stop unwanted migrants, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is continuing to implement controls at Germany's borders ... Show more
Twenty-eight in one home: Vietnamese migrants sold everything for a new life in NZ - but their jobs didn’t exist
nzherald.co.nz/nz/twenty-eight-in-one-home-they-sold-everything-for-a-new-life-in-nz-but-their-jobs-didnt-exist/FJK6LYBLCZBX5HPYZA4XZ6MHEA/
Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants a Space Laser to Stop Migrants: “America needs to take our national security seriously.”
thedailybeast.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-wants-a-space-laser-to-stop-migrants
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Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Mayorkas takes heat from House GOP in hearing on DHS budget, border: Mayorkas called the situation at the southwest border a crisis.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/mayorkas-takes-heat-house-gop-hearing-dhs-budget/story
Nancy Faeser has to admit: Germany has problems with criminal foreigners: The number of crimes in Germany continued to rise last year. This is largely due to ...
nzz.ch/international/nancy-faeser-muss-zugeben-deutschland-hat-probleme-mit-kriminellen-auslaendern-ld.1825523
For a glimpse at Japan’s future, look at its convenience stores: The country’s 7-Eleven shops show the importance of immigration
economist.com/asia/2024/04/04/for-a-glimpse-at-japans-future-look-at-its-convenience-stores
5 things to know for April 12: O.J. Simpson, Trump trial, Ukraine, Immigration, Measles
cnn.com/2024/04/12/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-12-o-j-simpson-trump-trial-ukraine-immigration-measles/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
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