Oliver Mercer
Portugal Issues No Travel Warning for USA, Reflecting Strong Relations
As of March 28, 2025, Portugal has not issued a travel warning against visiting the United States, highlighting…
Chinese Asylum Case Highlights Complex Ties Between Immigration and Security
The interplay of U.S. immigration laws, firearms regulations, and national security is intricate and sensitive. Recent policies and…
Aussie Businesses Face Tough Times Ahead Due to Grim Immigration Outlook
Australia's immigration policies are crucial to its economy. As of March 28, 2025, significant reforms have reshaped these…
Peter Dutton outlines plans for lower energy costs and more homes in budget response
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, in his budget reply on March 27, 2025, promised initiatives to reduce energy…
Canada’s New Prime Minister Signals a Major Shift Away from Trump
Canada's new prime minister declared a significant rupture in relations with the U.S., citing disagreements stemming from Trump's…
Lawmakers Weigh Bill Allowing Women to Pass Citizenship to Husbands
Lawmakers are deliberating a bill to enable women to grant citizenship to foreign husbands, a right currently reserved…
Canada Runs ‘Tariffs Are a Tax’ Ads in U.S., Challenges Trump Policy
Canada has launched a "Tariffs Are a Tax" ad campaign in the U.S. to counter tariffs imposed by…
Green Card Holders with Asylum Status Advised Against Returning Home
Green Card holders with asylum status are warned against traveling back to their home countries. Such travel could…
The Citizenship Question for Babies Born on Planes
Babies born mid-flight face unique citizenship scenarios, determined by international laws, airline jurisdictions, and the countries flown over.…
Trump warns of higher tariffs on EU and Canada for teaming up against the U.S.
On March 27, 2025, President Trump threatened to impose larger tariffs on the European Union and Canada if…
U.S. Citizens Report Increased Border Checks, Travelers on Edge
U.S. citizens traveling internationally are experiencing heightened scrutiny at border checkpoints, raising concerns among travelers. Since March 26,…
Air Travel Between Canada and U.S. Drops Sharply, Falling Over 70%
Air travel demand between Canada and the US has plummeted by over 70% as of March 2025, marking…
Southwest Challenges San Antonio Over Exclusion from New Airport Terminal
Southwest Airlines filed a complaint with the FAA against San Antonio, alleging the city excluded the airline from…
Protests Persist as Plans for Connemara Hotel Conversion Are Put on Hold
Protests persist in Connemara despite a temporary halt on turning a local hotel into asylum seeker accommodation. The…
Trump Requires Voters to Show Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections
President Trump signed an executive order on March 25, 2025, requiring voters to prove U.S. citizenship in federal…