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Fuerza Regida Concludes Historic Stadium Tour at Citi Field

Fuerza Regida Concludes Historic Stadium Tour at Citi Field

Fuerza Regida Concludes Historic Stadium Tour at Citi Field
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The Charts and the Clubs Have Different Definitions of the Song of the Summer

The Charts and the Clubs Have Different Definitions of the Song of the Summer

With songs like "Choosin' Texas" and "Spend Dat" blasting everywhere, DJs have their own ideas about what rules the season
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Trump Administration Increases Scrutiny on CPT for International Students, Warns Colleges of Misuse

Trump Administration Increases Scrutiny on CPT for International Students, Warns Colleges of Misuse

The Trump administration has intensified its oversight of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students, cautioning American colleges and universities about the potential administrative or legal repercussions of improper authorization. The U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), issued a broadcast message on August 12 to designated school officials (DSOs), highlighting a rise in CPT authorizations that do not comply with regulatory requirements. The SEVP emphasized that CPT should be an integral part of an established curriculum and not merely a means to provide employment. The agency oversees the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and practical-training programs like CPT and Optional Practical Training (OPT). CPT is designed for F-1 international students to gain practical work experience directly related to their major as part of their academic curriculum. The SEVP's warning aims to prevent the mis...
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Virginia Woman Speaks Out After ICE Agent Points Gun During Confrontation

Virginia Woman Speaks Out After ICE Agent Points Gun During Confrontation

Carolina Molina, a Northern Virginia resident, has spoken out after an ICE agent pointed a gun at her during a confrontation that was captured on video and went viral. The incident occurred in Bailey's Crossroads, where Molina was visiting immigration offices. She shouted at ICE agents making arrests, leading to a confrontation where an agent accused her of trying to run them over. Molina denied the accusation and began filming the interaction. The Department of Homeland Security claimed Molina attempted to harm the officers. Rep. Don Beyer has called for accountability, describing the incident as a dangerous escalation.
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Becky G Wasn’t Afraid to Make This Album — Or Stand Up For Latinos: ‘We Deserve Joy’

Becky G Wasn’t Afraid to Make This Album — Or Stand Up For Latinos: ‘We Deserve Joy’

The Mexican American star opens up about her new LP Baraja Bendita, fighting for her community, and representing with Selena Gomez and Karol G
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ICE Faces Criticism Over Deportation of Noncitizen Veterans

ICE Faces Criticism Over Deportation of Noncitizen Veterans

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that ICE arrested 125 former members of the Armed Forces between January 2025 and January 2026, with 73 detained and 34 placed in removal proceedings. This has raised concerns among lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and over 60 congressional Democrats, who have demanded answers from the Trump administration regarding the deportation of noncitizen veterans and their families. Historically, immigrant soldiers have been granted easier routes to naturalization, a tradition dating back to the Civil War. Despite this, ICE has continued to enforce deportation laws, citing criminal convictions as a factor in removal proceedings.
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Hakeem Jeffries Criticizes ICE Practices During Morristown Visit

Hakeem Jeffries Criticizes ICE Practices During Morristown Visit

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, along with other officials, criticized the practices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a visit to Morristown, NJ. Jeffries highlighted the conditions in ICE detention centers, describing them as profit-driven institutions with poor living conditions and inadequate medical care. The visit included a roundtable discussion with families affected by immigration policies under President Trump's administration. Jeffries and other officials called for the closure of facilities like Delaney Hall, citing the deaths of detainees and the impact on families.
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Marco Rubio Announces Crackdown on 'Birth Tourism' Amid Immigration Policy Debate

Marco Rubio Announces Crackdown on 'Birth Tourism' Amid Immigration Policy Debate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new initiative targeting 'birth tourism' networks, which are accused of exploiting U.S. immigration laws by facilitating births on American soil for foreign nationals. The State Department has revoked over 600 visas as part of this crackdown. Rubio, whose own birthright citizenship has been a topic of political discussion, emphasized that American citizenship is not for sale. The initiative aims to dismantle networks that allegedly commit visa fraud and other illegal activities to secure U.S. citizenship for children born to foreign parents.
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H-1B Visa Filings Show Disparity Between Democratic and Republican Districts

H-1B Visa Filings Show Disparity Between Democratic and Republican Districts

A new analysis of federal labor data reveals that Democratic-held congressional districts have accounted for more than three times as many certified H-1B labor filings compared to Republican-held districts over the past decade. The analysis by LayoffHedge mapped nearly 6.9 million certified Labor Condition Applications to current congressional districts, showing that Democratic districts accounted for 5.17 million filings, while Republican districts had 1.69 million. The data highlights the concentration of H-1B filings in major technology and business centers, predominantly in Democratic districts. The Trump administration has been moving to tighten restrictions on the H-1B program, including prioritizing higher-paid workers and expanding biometric screening fees.
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Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

The Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually
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Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children

Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children

A Houston-based law firm tapped to receive a $150 million federal contract to provide legal representation for hundreds of unaccompanied immigrant children in federal custody has dropped out
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US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages

US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages

The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens