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]

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Threat Landscape - Increased threat to ICE personnel and facilities is observed [1][2] - An incident occurred in Alvaredo, Texas, where perpetrators attempted to target ICE officers [1] - An ICE officer was assaulted in San Francisco [2] ICE Operations - ICE operations are increasing due to the current administration's mass deportations [2] Investigation & Perspective - The administration suggests the violence fits a pattern of radical leftists opposing ICE [3] - The motive and details of the recent act of violence are still under investigation [3] - Although a bullet with anti-ICE message was found, no ICE officers were harmed [3]

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I can confirm at this time that the FBI is investigating this incident as an act of targeted violence. It is unfortunately just the most recent example we've seen of targeted violence to include here in North Texas where back on July 4th we saw a coordinated attack carried out against an immigration detention center in Alvaredo, Texas. What I can also share with you is that early evidence that we've seen from uh rounds that were found near the suspected shooter contain messages that are anti-ICE in nature.T ...

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I want to first start by thanking our partners in local law enforcement, specifically the Dallas Police Department, for their quick and timely response. I can confirm at this time that the FBI is investigating this incident as an act of targeted violence. It is unfortunately just the most recent example we've seen of targeted violence to include here in North Texas where back on July 4th, we saw a coordinated attack carried out against an immigration detention center in Alvaredo, Texas.What I can also share ...

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Incident Overview - Two ICE detainees died and one was hospitalized after being shot at a field office in Dallas; the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound [1][2][6] - The shooting occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m local time [1][2] - The shooter fired multiple rounds from an elevated position into the field office's Sallyport [2] Investigative Details - Authorities believe the attack was pre-planned and premeditated, potentially involving pre-operational surveillance [2] - The FBI is involved, with the Dallas field office providing resources, including the domestic terrorism squad if the incident is related to political violence or terrorism [2] - The FBI will analyze digital evidence to identify the shooter, their network, and potential accomplices [2] Contextual Background - DHS reported a 700% surge in assaults on ICE officers in recent months [1] - ICE facilities and officers have been targeted by violence in the past, including an attack on an ICE detention facility in Alvarado, Texas on July 4th and a shooting at a border patrol facility in Macallen, Texas on July 7th [1] - There is heightened tension and fear in Texas, particularly within immigrant communities, due to concerns about ICE tactics [4][5]

Back. We're tracking a developing story in Texas where three detainees have been shot at an ICE field office in Dallas. An ICE spokesperson has now confirmed that two of the three people shot are dead.The third in the hospital. No ICE officers were hurt. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.The spokesperson cautioned that information still very fluid. Joining us now, MSNBC national correspondent Rosa Flores. Rosa, anything else that we've learned here uh as to this shooting developing situatio ...