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Trump Cuts Refugee Admissions and Prioritizes White South Africans

Trump Slashes Refugee Cap, Favors White South Africans

2025-10-31

The Trump administration has reduced the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling to a historic low of 7,500—and reserved most slots for white Afrikaner South Africans.

What to Know About US Nuclear Weapons as Trump Threatens to Restart Testing

Politics, U.S. News

Trump’s Nuclear Test Threat: Is the US Arsenal Ready?

2025-10-31

Amid Trump’s threats to restart nuclear testing, experts affirm the US arsenal’s reliability through the science-based Stockpile Stewardship Program.

Trump Administration Tells Court It Has Money It Can’t Spend to Prevent Food Stamp Cuts

Politics, U.S. News

Trump Admin Admits It Has Billions—But Won’t Stop Food Stamp Cuts

2025-10-31

Despite holding billions in available funds, the Trump administration refuses to prevent food stamp cuts during the government shutdown—sparking lawsuits from 25 states.

As ICE Raids Upend L.A., Mexican Immigrants Vent, and a Diplomat Listens

International, U.S. News

ICE Raids in L.A.: Mexican Consul Steps In as Immigrant Lifeline

2025-10-31

As ICE raids intensify in Los Angeles, Mexico’s top diplomat in the city hosts weekly public forums offering critical support to anxious immigrants.

How States Are Preparing for a Freeze in Federal Food Assistance

Politics, U.S. News

SNAP Benefits Freeze: States Scramble as Food Aid Runs Out

2025-10-31

As federal SNAP benefits run out on November 1 due to a government shutdown, states are deploying emergency funds, declaring states of emergency, and even sending in the National Guard to prevent a food crisis.

Andrew Cuomo, Scraping and Scrambling, Is Still Running as Andrew Cuomo

Politics, U.S. News

Cuomo’s Comeback Gamble: Can He Win NYC Mayor’s Race?

2025-10-30

Despite lagging in polls and past controversies, Andrew Cuomo is pushing hard to win the New York City mayoral election through unconventional outreach and policy messaging.

Politics, U.S. News

Trump’s Vague Laws: A Tool for Power or a Threat to Democracy?

2025-10-30

Federal judges, educators, and legal experts warn that Trump’s reliance on undefined terms in executive orders threatens democratic norms and mirrors authoritarian tactics.

Virginia Moves Closer to Redistricting Plan That Would Help Democrats

Politics, U.S. News

Virginia Redistricting Push Could Flip 2026 Midterms

2025-10-30

Virginia’s Democratic-led legislature advances a constitutional amendment to enable mid-decade redistricting, responding to GOP gerrymandering in other states ahead of the 2026 elections.

A Month Without Data Muddles the Economic Picture

Economy, U.S. News

Economic Blackout: How Data Loss Is Blinding Policymakers

2025-10-30

A month-long government shutdown has halted the flow of critical economic data, leaving policymakers and markets in the dark during a period of high uncertainty.