Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Certain Asylum Cases to Reduce Backlog
New rule allows USCIS to bypass interviews for some affirmative asylum claims, sending them directly to immigration judges.
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New rule allows USCIS to bypass interviews for some affirmative asylum claims, sending them directly to immigration judges.
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US immigration courts have rapidly increased case closures and deportation orders, with many immigrants facing hearings en masse and removal orders issued in absentia.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 9:37 AM
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Advocates warn that thousands of immigrant children in the US risk attending immigration court without attorneys following government funding reductions and policy changes under the Trump administration.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 4:44 PM
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The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act aims to criminalize visa overstays, end catch and release, and tighten asylum rules as it moves to the House floor.
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Gabriel Perez, who has operated President Donald Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, is under investigation for allegedly using insider knowledge to win over $100,000 betting on the president’s speeches via the Kalshi prediction market.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 3:32 PMworld
Chen Youlin, a US seismologist who studied North Korea's nuclear tests, has been held in China since November 2024, with his family alleging wrongful detention.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AM
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A new legal complaint alleges that the U.S. government under former President Trump disclosed sensitive information about Iranian asylum applicants to Iran’s government.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 2:49 PM
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For the first time, the Supreme Court decided more cases through secretive, expedited votes with minimal explanation than through traditional open court hearings, raising concerns about transparency and judicial accountability.
ProPublica | Jul 7, 2026, 10:06 AM
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A ProPublica analysis reveals a sharp increase in detentions and deportations of unaccompanied immigrant minors under the Trump administration, reversing prior protections.
ProPublica | Jul 7, 2026, 10:05 AM
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A ProPublica analysis reveals a significant increase in detentions and deportations of immigrant minors, raising concerns about the rollback of protections and the impact on vulnerable children.
ProPublica | Jul 6, 2026, 2:31 PM
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Following advocacy from Joe Rogan and military veterans, President Donald Trump directs FDA to fast-track psychedelic drug approvals and fund state research programs.
Reason | Jul 5, 2026, 8:04 PM
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For the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court decided more cases through expedited, unsigned votes than in open court, raising concerns about transparency and judicial accountability.
ProPublica | Jul 2, 2026, 6:44 AM
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to affirm birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, sparking a sharp dissent from Justice Clarence Thomas and political responses from both supporters and opponents.
Daily Caller | Jun 30, 2026, 7:12 PM
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Erik Davis, a college professor and activist, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to impede Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers amid protests in the Twin Cities.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 5:54 PM
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The Security Council convened on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to discuss escalating violence and humanitarian challenges in Gaza and the West Bank following the fragile ceasefire of October 2025.
UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 4:46 PM
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The legislation aims to prevent judges from handpicking cases, increase transparency, and restore public confidence in the judiciary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 2:24 PM
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President Donald Trump has shifted U.S. policy by threatening to strike Iran’s last untouched nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, raising questions about the site’s significance and the feasibility of such an attack.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 6:54 PM
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President Donald Trump has shifted U.S. policy by threatening to target Iran’s last untouched nuclear site, raising questions about the facility’s significance and the feasibility of an airstrike.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 6:39 PM
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Pentagon updates casualty figures amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire agreements between the US and Iran.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 6:24 PM
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The Department of Energy revealed that the Office of Management and Budget canceled clean energy grants primarily due to the political identity of recipients' states, sparking First Amendment concerns.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 5:34 PM
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Economist David Hebert highlights the long-term damage to US trustworthiness from Trump’s tariff actions, urging congressional reforms to limit discretionary tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:37 AM
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President Donald Trump rejected approximately 6,000 clemency applications this month, contrasting with his stated belief in giving people a second chance.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:34 AM
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Key Republicans demand full eradication of the $1.776 billion fund before approving Todd Blanche as attorney general nominee.
Washington Times News | Jul 26, 2026, 10:27 PM
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Sen. John Kennedy supports ongoing strikes and blockade against Iran, while Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson for Senate; Trump administration grapples with cyclospora outbreaks amid midterm election forecasts.
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