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Scott Kirby predicts U.S. airlines will consolidate to two survivors

Scott Kirby predicted the U.S. market could consolidate to two full‑service carriers (United and Delta), sparking rebuttal from American Airlines.…

Coalition Says Immigration Is Still Too High, Plans Sharp Cuts

The opposition plans major migration cuts before the 2028 election, targeting skilled visas and international students, pushing permanent intake toward…

Durham Schools Expand Mental Health Support for Latino Students

Durham Public Schools saw Latino student attendance fall amid nearby immigration enforcement. The district assures families campuses are safe, won’t…

Veterans condemn Trump-era deportations of immigrant service members

A policy change in April 2025 removed longstanding protections for noncitizen service members and their relatives, empowering ICE field offices…

Labor’s Immigration Policy Under Fire for Non-Skilled Worker Bias

Labor maintains a 185,000 permanent migration program for 2025–26, prioritising skilled migrants (about 70%). Critics say visa settings still favour…

Treasury Plans Change to Tax Credits, Hurting Immigrant Taxpayers

Treasury plans to treat EITC, ACTC, American Opportunity Tax Credit and Saver’s Match as federal public benefits starting tax year…

New Orleans Prepares for Swamp Sweep as 250 Agents Arrive

Approximately 250 agents will stage in New Orleans for Swamp Sweep, aiming to arrest about 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana…

Trans refugee slams Labour asylum plan as cruel; urges compassion

Planned asylum reforms would delay citizenship for up to twenty years and restrict family reunification, drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocates.…