Trump Administration Hunts Ways to Pay Air Traffic Controllers
On day ten of the shutdown, about 13,000 controllers and 50,000 TSA staff work unpaid. FAA faces a…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Air China Flight Catches Fire Mid-Air, Lands Safely at Changi
Air China flight CA403 made an emergency landing at Changi on Sept 10, 2023 after cabin smoke and…
Newsom Signs 2025 California Laws Boosting Worker and Immigrant Rights
A 2025 California law package expands worker protections—AB 288, SB 1100, SB 988—and immigrant safeguards like AB 495…
Could You Pass the New 2025 U.S. Citizenship Test?
Effective October 20, 2025, the civics test for Form N-400 requires 12 of 20 correct answers from a…
Judge in Chicago to Probe Operation Midway Blitz Tactics
Judge Sara Ellis will probe ICE and CBP on October 20, 2025, over use of force, tear gas,…
How Supreme Court rulings have limited accountability for ICE agents
The Supreme Court’s 2025 rulings, led by Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo and a limited Martin v. United States…
Millsboro man detained after routine ICE appointment awaits hearing
José was detained at a scheduled ICE check‑in after missing entry documents from his 2022 arrival. He awaits…
DV-2026 Eligible Countries: Complete List for U.S. Diversity Visa
The State Department’s DV-2026 list (as of October 2025) confirms most countries are eligible but excludes 19 high-immigration…
DOT Route Ban Could Intensify Airlines’ On-Time Struggles
DOT seeks to ban Chinese airlines from Russian airspace on U.S. routes, potentially effective November 2025. The change…
All STEM Occupations Targeted by Express Entry in 2025
IRCC’s 2025 Express Entry category-based draws now target 11 STEM occupations, prioritizing engineers, technologists and cybersecurity. Applicants need…