Oliver Mercer
Immokalee Residents Wary but Steady Amid New Immigration Policies
Immokalee, a Florida agricultural town with a large immigrant community, faces heightened concern over Trump's new immigration policies,…
Portugal Moves to Clear Golden Visa Backlog After Years of Delays
Portugal is accelerating Golden Visa processing by digitizing applications and automating biometric scheduling, addressing delays for 50,000 pending…
Democrats Urge Trump to Drop 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Ahead of Deadline
Democrats are urging President Trump to rescind 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing risks to the economy,…
Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs on Canadian Cars Amid Trade Dispute
President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian cars, escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions. This follows Canada's retaliatory tariffs…
Trump Says He’s Serious About Making Canada the 51st State
Former President Trump reiterated his desire for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, gaining attention after a…
Trump Adviser Denies Plans to Invade Canada Amid Speculation Over U.S.-Canada Relations
Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, denied plans to invade or annex Canada amid claims by Justin Trudeau…
Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Face Backlash from EU, Canada, Mexico
President Trump’s 25% steel and aluminum tariff plan has sparked backlash from the EU, Canada, and Mexico, citing…
Canada Pledges Action Against New Trump Tariffs on Imports
Canada plans swift retaliation against U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump, citing them as unjustified. While 25% tariffs…
Canada’s Express Entry 2025: Key Changes to Process and Eligibility
Canada's Express Entry 2025 introduces key updates, including increased immigration targets (124,590 admissions), new allocation categories ("In-Canada Focus"…
Canada’s Immigration Cuts Deepen Healthcare Recruitment Worries
Canada faces a healthcare staffing crisis as federal skilled immigration cuts halve provincial allocations, worsening existing shortages. Provinces…
Refugee Requests for Free Legal Aid Surge Nearly 600% in Two Years
Applications for free legal aid from refugees have surged by nearly 600% in two years, highlighting a growing…
Trump Offers U.S. Refuge to White South Africans Only, Cuts Aid to South Africa
President Trump issued an executive order cutting $440M in aid to South Africa, citing discrimination and land expropriation…
Northside High Students Suspended After Immigration Protest Spurs Outcry
Houston Independent School District (HISD) suspended 45 Northside High students after a protest against federal immigration policies turned…
U.S. Travel Association Flags Tourism Impact as Canadians Cancel Trips
Canadian tourists are canceling U.S. trips in protest of proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering warnings of…
Nationwide CBP Encounters Drop in 2024 After Record High in 2023
This dataset details U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encounters from fiscal years 2014 to 2025 (YTD November…