Trump freezes aid to South Africa, promotes resettlement of refugees facing race discrimination
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to cut all foreign aid to South Africa, citing concerns about a country that “confiscates” the agricultural property of ethnic Africans without compensation. Trump has argued South Africa's recently enacted expropriation law 13 of 2024, “dismantling equal opportunities for employment, education and business.” The order points […]
Afghans land in the Philippines for visa processing ahead of resettlement in US
A group of Afghan nationals landed in the Philippines on Monday to be processed for special immigrant visas for resettlement in the United States. Their arrival came as part of an agreement between the Philippine and U.S. governments. In July, the Philippines agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited […]
Becerra grilled over Refugee Resettlement Office
House Republicans on Wednesday criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's failure to account for thousands of missing migrant children and the process for vetting sponsors amid concerns of exploitation and abuse. He was harshly criticized. Becerra testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement about the department's Office of […]
Reported Trump DHS Pick Kristi Noem Previously Opted In To Refugee Resettlement Program
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a Republican who is reportedly nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has previously chosen to accept refugee resettlement in her state. was. In 2019, then-President Trump implemented Executive order giving states greater control over refugee resettlement. The order requires state and local officials […]