Immigration
Donald Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief, taps Senator Mullin as replacement
Noem, a former governor of South Dakota, became one of Trump's most high-profile Cabinet secretaries with social media posts that portrayed immigrants in harsh terms
Australian far-right senator censured over 'inflammatory, divisive' comments about Muslims
Trump says Muslim lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be 'institutionalized,' sent back
Proposed DHS rule could pause work permits for US asylum applicants for 'many years'
Federal officials dig in on Minneapolis shooting narrative despite video evidence
The Trump administration argued that Alex Pretti, the second shooting death by federal officers in Minneapolis this month, assaulted officers, compelling them to fire in self-defense.
Aliyah from Denver to Jerusalem: ‘One picture wasn’t enough’
Ellison is a firm believer in the 'hashgaha pratit,' God’s role in the daily affairs of humanity: 'Everything has been about hashgaha pratit, even my disappointment in not going to medical school.'
Tim Walz, Minneapolis mayor subpoenaed by US Dept. of Justice amid immigration crackdown
A source familiar with the investigation said that the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation of Walz, Frey, and others over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents.
Aliyah: A wedding postponed, a dream fulfilled
When the sudden onset of the 12-Day War with Iran grounded the NBN flight, her other, previously purchased ticket enabled her to secure one of the scarce rescue flights leaving the US.
Court overturns ruling to free pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, paving way for rearrest
"Mahmoud is free - and must remain free," New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to the court's decision.
Trump threatens 'corrupt politicians of Minnesota' with Insurrection Act over anti-ICE protests
The threat followed an incident in which an ICE officer shot and injured a Venezuelan man who attempted to flee a traffic stop in Minneapolis.
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says
The memo, first reported by Fox News, instructs US US embassies to deny visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures.
Democrats compare ICE with the Gestapo as they push to curb agency’s power
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement “Donald Trump’s modern-day Gestapo,” as protests against the Trump administation immigration policies spread.
MK Tsega Melaku: Missing girl Haymanut Kasau ignored for nearly two years - interview
Melaku added that she distributed Kasau’s photo to fellow MKs "so they will remember: there is a kidnapped child, and nobody is talking about her."
Aliyah: Navigating the contours of academia
What began as export of American branch campuses to the Gulf states ended up with those same states investing millions into American universities in a non-transparent way.
