The U.S. green card backlog has reached 1.2 million applicants, with Indian nationals facing unprecedented wait times due to federal immigration caps.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Indians seeking U.S. green cards now face wait times as long as 179 years due to federal caps on annual green card issuances and country-specific limits. The backlog has reached 1.2 million applicants, with countries like India and China experiencing the longest delays. DETAIL: U.S. immigration law limits green card issuances to 140,000 annually, with no more than seven percent allocated to any single country. This disproportionately affects applicants from populous nations like India and China, who can face decades-long wait times for approval. For Indian nationals with EB-2 status (advanced degree professionals), the wait time is estimated at 179 years, while Chinese applicants face waits of 25 years. In…Open
The Air Force’s senior leaders charged with overseeing the service’s nuclear enterprise took part in a two-day immersion at Hill AFB, gaining insight into how AFGSC and its mission partners are fielding the Sentinel ICBM.
Fox News Media said longtime Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo is leaving the network in a surprise announcement Thursday. Why it matters: Bartiromo is considered one of the network's most high profile hosts. - The unexpected departure prompted questions about whether she would join the Trump administration. - Bartiromo has developed a strong rapport with the president over the last decade. What they're saying: In a statement, Fox News Media said, "We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter." What to watch: Bartiromo is considered one of the most influential figures in conservative media. Whether she decides to shift into a more political role remains to be determined. Editor's…
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Billionaire Leon Black is suing the House Oversight Committee to block future subpoenas in its Jeffrey Epstein probe. Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA), member of the Oversight Committee, joins Alicia Menendez to discuss the move.
The first mail-in ballots will be sent out Friday amid an ongoing legal fight over how the USPS will handle them. The New York Times is also reporting that DHS is beginning a blitz to find elusive voter fraud before November. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin, former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the DOJ Mary McCord and New York Times Reporter Nick Corasaniti join Alicia Menendez to discuss the latest.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) says he is "really worried" the Democrats will flip the Senate as polling shows increasingly tight races in key states. MS NOW Chief Political Reporter Chris Jansing and political strategist Sawyer Hackett join Alicia Menendez with their analysis.
