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US midterm elections 2026: What could change for H-1B & green cards as US' immigration rules face a poll test

The looming US midterm elections are set to play a crucial role in shaping immigration policy, particularly concerning H-1B visas. Various proposals are under consideration that could reshape how employment-based green cards are processed and issued. With lawmakers from both sides offering contrasting changes, the outcome of these elections will…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

He’s retiring from the Senate. What will happen to his ‘dream’?

When Sen. Richard J. Durbin first proposed what’s known as the DREAM Act, his current interns weren’t born yet. Pagers were often used instead of cellphones, and George W. Bush was president.  More than 25 years later, it hasn’t become law. And in just a few months, Durbin will leave…

Roll Call · Oct 13

FBI Agents Were Allegedly Trained to Flag Trump's Name in Epstein Files — DOJ Won't Release the Videos

The FBI says it identified nine training videos used to review Epstein-related records. The DOJ is withholding them as a FOIA lawsuit examines claims about supervisory flagging instructions.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

US senators propose legislation to limit ICE arrests and indefinite detention

Exclusive: Democrats Dick Durbin of Illinois and Alex Padilla of California seek to prevent unlawful arrests

The Guardian - US · Sep 25

Social Security checks are projected to be cut by $540 a month in six years

The trust fund that maintains the reserve money used to cover differences between earned income and annual Social Security benefits will be insolvent in six years if action is not taken

The Independent UK · Sep 24

John Cornyn lost his primary after Trump backed his opponent. He’s now supporting a probe into Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr. has faced backlash over foreign gifts

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

How Kash’s attack dog act helps Trump

The FBI director’s testimony is part of a larger MAGA strategy to sow cynicism

Salon · Sep 18

Trump Ally Defends FBI Hiring Rule Change on Bestiality After Senators Call Decision 'Weird'

FBI Director Kash Patel defended changes to hiring standards that allow some bestiality and animal-cruelty cases to receive individual review.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Hirono Accuses Kash Patel of Being 'So Drunk' FBI Briefings Were Rescheduled So He Could 'Sleep It Off'

Senator Mazie Hirono accused FBI Director Kash Patel of workplace intoxication during an oversight hearing, while acknowledging the allegation was unsupported and previously denied by Patel.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

FBI had one key hiring policy changed. GOP Senator grills Kash Patel for the reason: ‘What planet did you parachute in from?’

Patel says, "We have great canines."

We Got This Covered · Sep 15