Oliver Mercer
States Face Large New Costs from One Big Beautiful Bill Act for SNAP in October 2026
OBBBA mandates a historic shift in SNAP, forcing states to share benefit costs and face penalties for errors.…
Trump Immigration Crackdown Leads to Drop in U.S. Population Growth
U.S. population growth hit a historic low of 0.5% in 2025, a shift federal officials attribute to intensified…
American Airlines Loses Crew Control After 10,000 Flights Canceled During Winter Storm Fern
A massive operational failure at American Airlines led to 10,000 cancellations following Winter Storm Fern. While Delta and…
Judge Orders Todd Lyons to Appear Over Operation Metro Surge
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to appear in person for a…
Judge Threatens Contempt for Acting ICE Director Over Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis Courtroom Patrick J. Schiltz
Minnesota's Chief Federal Judge has threatened ICE leadership with contempt for failing to provide timely bond hearings during…
IRS Tax Filing Season Opens January 26 2026 with Obbba Changes
The IRS tax season for 2025 returns is now open as of January 26, 2026. This guide details…
Canada Expands LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Under International Mobility Program for 2026
Canada is expanding LMIA-exempt work permits for 2026 under the International Mobility Program. This shift offers faster hiring…
Over 20,000 U.S. Flights Were Canceled as Winter Storm Forces 29% of All U.S. Departing Flights Canceled
A historic winter storm paralyzed U.S. air travel with 20,000+ cancellations from Friday to Monday. Sunday saw 11,000…
Yougov Poll Shows Marginal Rise in Republicans Backing Abolishing ICE
Republican leaders are calling for investigations into ICE following fatal incidents involving Alex Pretti and Renee Good. While…
Ryanair Threatens to End Flights to Azores Archipelago Over Airport Charges at Ponta Delgada Airport (pdl)
Ryanair may cancel six Azores routes starting March 29, 2026, due to disputes over airport fees with ANA.…
Volker Türk Urges U.S. to Uphold International Law During Immigration Crackdown
This comprehensive guide explores noncitizen rights in the U.S., focusing on due process and practical responses to immigration…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ice) BWC Program Cut in DHS Budget
The administration's FY2026 budget proposal significantly defunds ICE's body-worn camera program, cutting staff from 22 to 3. This…
SAS Flight from Copenhagen to San Francisco Turns Back Over Greenland
A Copenhagen-San Francisco SAS flight returned to origin after several hours. Passengers are encouraged to accept SAS-managed rerouting…
Midland Protest Planned After ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Today
A fatal ICE shooting of an American citizen in Minneapolis has led to clashes between protesters and federal…
U.S. H-1B Rule Change Drives Reverse Brain Drain as Uscis Shifts
The U.S. has overhauled the H-1B visa system by prioritizing high salaries and imposing a $100,000 fee. These…