Nigel Farage means it when he promises to uproot settled immigrants. But the leader of Britain’s hard-right party does not always understand Britons all that well https://t.co/W25d6BKSBP ...

From @WSJopinion: Trump has succeeded in shutting down illegal immigration, but can’t seem to make up his mind whether to eliminate legal immigration too. Witness his recent moves to put the H-1B program out of the reach of all but the richest companies. https://t.co/9qdoMUQ1rm ...

US-Mexico Integration & Trade - The potential for further integration between the US and Mexico remains, but uncertainty persists regarding US trade policy [6] - Some companies are relocating production from China to Mexico, driven by nearshoring opportunities [7][8] - Chinese companies are establishing plants in Mexico, increasing competition [9][10] - Investors are concerned about judicial reform and security issues in Mexico, leading to frozen investment [11][12][13][14] - The USMCA agreement will be up for review in 2026, with China's role in North American supply chains being a key issue [15][16] - Tariffs on Mexican exports could translate to higher prices for US consumers, suggesting a need for a common policy [18][19][20] - Mexico aims to increase its share of North American imports to approximately 25% through integration with the US [23] Automotive Industry & Tariffs - Tariffs imposed by the US on foreign vehicles and retaliatory tariffs from Canada have disrupted the automotive supply chain [26] - Auto parts can cross the US-Canada border multiple times during production [25][26] - Canada now imports more vehicles from Mexico than from the US for the first time in 30 years [29] - The industry advocates for tariff-free movement of vehicles and parts within North America to enhance competitiveness [29][30][33] - Stronger North American content rules and penalties for non-compliance are needed [30][31] Immigration & Workforce - North Dakota faces a significant worker shortage, with only 30 workers for every 100 available jobs [38] - Immigrant workers are crucial to the success of businesses like Cardinal Glass in North Dakota [44][45] - The US Chamber of Commerce reports labor shortages affecting nearly every industry in the US [43] - The Trump administration's deportation policies have led to the deportation of over 350,000 immigrants [46] - Cardinal Glass employs a workforce where approximately 70% were born outside the US, primarily legal immigrants [37][47] - The potential loss of Haitian teammates with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) poses a challenge [47][48][49] - Automation, local workforce development, importing goods, and immigration are key strategies to mitigate workforce shortages [51][52] New Orleans Recovery After Hurricane Katrina - Hurricane Katrina caused over $200 billion in damage (adjusted for inflation) and resulted in more than 1,800 lives lost [59] - Approximately $120 billion in federal aid was allocated to New Orleans, with nearly $15 billion invested in improving levees, flood walls, gates, and pumps [64] - The city has rebounded to its pre-disaster trends but faces challenges in transforming and improving those trends [90] - The New Orleans metro area has approximately 10% fewer jobs and a population about 7% less than pre-Katrina levels [91] - White households in New Orleans metro have approximately 10 times the wealth of Black households and about 6 times the wealth of Hispanic households [94] - The tourism industry, while a major driver, pays lower wages and is declining in jobs due to automation [94] - The New Orleans school system has improved significantly through autonomy and parental choice, with reading and math scores showing double-digit gains [95][96][97] - The city's universities contribute to resilience knowledge and have increased educational attainment [99]

Political Violence & Leadership - The industry acknowledges the human loss from political violence and the need to pull back from it [2][3] - The industry emphasizes that leaders should repair breaches in times of crisis rather than exploit them for political gain [4][5][6] Immigration & Border Security - The industry recognizes border communities as real places, not just political backdrops [9] - The industry believes in securing the border while upholding values like due process [10][11] Economic Issues & Working People - The industry notes that working people feel they are working harder for less and have been let down by promises of economic recovery [13][14] - The industry aims to focus on policies that directly help working people, such as housing affordability [17][18][19] Political Strategy & Elections - The industry suggests focusing on working people to improve election results and policy outcomes [19] - The industry observes that Republicans may use divisive issues to distract from their record [21] Healthcare & Government - The industry believes Democrats should hold the line to protect Americans' healthcare [25]

What do Brits think of Donald Trump’s suggestion to “call out the military” to stop people arriving in small boats? The polling is revealing https://t.co/xeqzW5yjgn ...

It’s only been a week since President Donald Trump announced his biggest moves yet to reshape the nation’s system for legal immigration, and its effects already are being felt https://t.co/99k56dTnge ...

Opposition to President Trump's policies on the streets and in the halls of Congress isn't new. But a few months into his second term, a different source of criticism seems to be emerging from some popular male podcasters. The latest example, Theo Vaughn, a typically friendly face in MAGA World now drawing a line in the sand over the Department of Homeland Security using his video in one of their clips.>> Heard you got deported, dude. Bye. apparently without his permission.Vaughn telling the agency to quote ...

RT Andrew Tate (@Cobratate)A simple and effective way to get the best and brightest of the world to immigrate to America and replace the scumbags. https://t.co/HKuyLqkze0 ...

Program Overview - The US is introducing a new "gold card" program offering residency and a path to a green card for a $1 million unrestricted gift to the government [2][3] - The White House plans to make 80,000 gold cards available [1] - This program is being marketed with language similar to credit card privileges [5] Market Dynamics and Demand - The $1 million price point makes the US gold card one of the best deals in the global visa market, significantly lower than golden visa programs in Singapore ($7 million+), New Zealand (just under $3 million), and Bermuda ($25 million) [2][3] - Immigration attorneys and wealth advisors anticipate high demand, potentially selling out the available gold cards [1][9] - The biggest demand is expected from China, India, the Middle East, Brazil, and Mexico [3] - An estimated 7,500 millionaires are already expected to move to the US this year under existing programs, and the gold card is likely to attract even more wealth [4] Program Comparison and Concerns - The gold card program is presented as a faster, express lane compared to existing EB1 and EB2 programs, which have backlogs [8][9] - The EB1 and EB2 programs cost approximately $7,000 but have long waiting lists [8] - Concerns are raised about the potential loss of intellectual power from immigrants who might have previously entered through merit-based programs [10] - The gold card program is described as a new label for EB1 and EB2, not a completely new program [11] - The application process for the gold card is still unclear [12][13] Motivations for Participation - The wealthy are seeking backup plans and hedging their bets by obtaining residency in other countries [7] - The US gold card offers a quick and relatively easy path to residency with potentially light screening [8]

Japan scraps a plan to promote cultural exchanges between regional cities and four African countries, after disinformation sparked fears it would open the doors to mass immigration https://t.co/zQXyeYQHBw ...