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Trump renewable energy ban threatens immigrant workers and visa holders
On August 20, 2025 the administration centralized wind and solar approvals under Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, effectively stopping federal support for new projects. Tax credits end by 2027, 50% tariffs…
Walworth County commissioner says he was forced out after challenging ICE warrant
Judge Hannah Dugan’s April 2025 arrest spotlighted tensions around ICE administrative warrants in Wisconsin. Between January and June…
Nigeria to Require US Visa Applicants’ Social Media Handles in Reciprocity
Starting August 2025, Nigeria will require US visa applicants to list all social media handles used over the…
TSA eGate Initiative Promises Faster, Seamless Automated Security Processing
On August 19, 2025, TSA and CLEAR began an eGate pilot at ATL offering 3–6 second biometric ID…
How Trump’s 2025 Renewable Approval Limits Threaten Immigrant Energy Jobs
August 2025 rule changes require 40% U.S.-sourced content and substantive physical work by September 2, and the USDA…
Trump Administration Rescinds EL Guidance, Leaving Millions in Limbo
August 2025 rescission of the 2015 Dear Colleague letter removes a decade of federal guidance for more than…
India to Ease Business Visas for Chinese Executives from Vivo, Xiaomi
Following diplomatic thaw, India will permit senior non-technical Chinese executives back in 2025, with most business visa applications…
Tillis Secures Millions for CLT’s New 10,000-Foot Runway Upgrade
In 2025 Senator Tillis secured $45M+ for CLT and RDU. CLT earned $21.5M AIP funding for a 10,000‑foot…
Opponents Turn Up Pressure on Starmer Over Record 111,000 Asylum Claims
Record asylum applications reached 111,000 to June 2025, up 14%, while 27,000+ small‑boat crossings increased pressure. Hotels housed…
US Imposes New Fees on Foreigners Seeking Work Permits in 2025
Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposes broad fee hikes: asylum initial EADs $550,…