Immigration Enforcement Actions - The U S federal government is increasing immigration enforcement efforts, including deploying troops to Portland, Oregon to protect ICE facilities [1] - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is deploying agents to ICE facilities to increase security [2] - ICE officers are reportedly facing a more than 1,000% increase in assaults [2] - ICE arrested the superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who is from Guyana, for alleged immigration violations and weapon possession [3][4] Political and Social Response - State leaders are pushing back against the deployment of troops, stating there is no need for military presence [1] - Demonstrations are occurring against immigration enforcement, with protesters stating that ICE needs to stop its reign of terror [3] - The De Moines school board is holding a special session to determine next steps following the superintendent's arrest [4] Security Concerns - A gunman reportedly targeted agents during a shooting in Dallas, resulting in one detainee's death [2] - The individual arrested in Iowa allegedly had existing weapon possession charges and possessed a loaded handgun, hunting knife, and $3,000 in cash at the time of arrest [4]

The US government plans to continue collecting tariff revenues and pursuing its immigration crackdown in the event of a shutdown, according to DHS https://t.co/sGRK2lCv1d ...

Africans are among the fastest-growing groups in America: they now make up almost half of all black immigrants. They are often perceived—and treated—differently https://t.co/M3NASCxqwr ...

Whereas the uber-rich flit in and out of the UAE, the new arrivals are actually making lives there https://t.co/uR8X02wssD ...

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 ...