Oliver Mercer
Airlines Back to Full Capacity as FAA Ends Thanksgiving Flight Cuts
On Nov. 17, 2025 the FAA ended its 40‑airport flight reduction mandate, enabling full capacity operations after staffing…
JD Vance Blames Immigration for Canada’s Stagnant Living Standards
JD Vance blamed Canada’s record foreign‑born share for stagnant living standards, citing a 2% GDP per capita drop…
Trump Admin Expands Hiring of Deportation Judges, Salaries Up to $207K
In October 2020 the DOJ aggressively recruited new immigration judges—dubbed “deportation judges”—with salaries up to $207,500 and temporary…
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota, but nationwide fallout grows
Trump announced an immediate end to TPS for Somalis in Minnesota, but DHS and legal experts say TPS…
Air Traffic Controllers Reject $10,000 Bonus Amid Staffing Crisis
Controllers nationwide called a $10,000 retention bonus insulting as persistent understaffing, overtime, and outdated equipment strain safety. Shutdown-era…
Understanding ‘Dress with Respect’ on Planes: No Federal Mandate
A former official’s call to dress respectfully on planes prompted debate, yet federal rules remain unchanged. TSA focuses…
Florida’s Steady International Student Enrollment: Trends and Impacts
Florida’s international student population grew to nearly 45,000 in 2023–2024, up 5%, contributing about $1.5 billion annually. UF…
South Africa Unveils AI-Powered ETA to Boost Tourism and Security
The ETA pilot replaces paper visas with an online system using AI and facial biometrics. Testing began with…
The Legal Wrap on ICE Arrests: Perspectives and Constitutional Limits
Legal fights examine whether ICE arrests meet Fourth Amendment standards, stressing that judicial warrants are required for home…
Charlotte’s Web operation: DHS reports 370 arrests; mixed response
A five-day federal sweep beginning Nov. 15 yielded over 370 arrests in Charlotte; DHS cites 44 with criminal…
Trump Administration Threatens $75 Million in Pennsylvania CDL Funding
Federal auditors flagged four CDL cases lacking lawful-status proof; DOT warned Pennsylvania it could lose nearly $75 million.…
Egypt’s E-Visa System Streamlines Travel with 7-Day Processing
Egypt updated its e-visa system on visa2egypt.gov.eg to cover major entry points, offering standard decisions within seven working…
H-1B Layoffs Strain U.S. Homeowners Amid Mortgage, Visa Rules
In 2025, H‑1B layoffs plus a new $100,000 employer fee and HUD’s FHA restriction for non‑permanent residents left…
Veterans condemn Trump-era deportations of immigrant service members
A policy change in April 2025 removed longstanding protections for noncitizen service members and their relatives, empowering ICE…
Thai Citizenship Crackdown Ties to Grey Chinese Syndicates
Thailand’s five‑agency operation targets a document‑forgery ring producing fake Thai citizenship records used by transnational ‘grey Chinese’ networks.…