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Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad
The Trump administration announced Friday that foreign nationals seeking permanent residency must now leave the United States and apply for green cards from their home countries, reversing a decades-old policy. The shift eliminates "adjustment of status," a process that has long allowed immigrants already on U.S. soil to obtain green cards without departing. The change is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of applicants and marks one of the most significant overhauls to legal immigration procedure in recent memory.
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Week in Politics: Gabbard resigns; pushback on Trump's fund for Capitol attackers
Tulsi Gabbard has stepped down as Director of National Intelligence, marking another significant departure from the Trump administration's national security apparatus. Meanwhile, Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund to potentially compensate participants in the January 6th Capitol attack is drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and legal experts alike. Both developments underscore the turbulence defining this administration's relationship with institutional norms.
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Trump's week in Washington marked by wins at the ballot box and headaches on the Hill
Trump scored decisive victories in Republican primaries this week, proving his endorsement still carries significant weight within the party. But the wins were offset by friction on Capitol Hill, where he clashed with congressional allies and absorbed a notable legislative setback. The week underscored a recurring tension in his political operation: commanding loyalty from the base while struggling to convert it into legislative results.
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What will Trump do next with Iran?
Three months into escalating tensions with Iran, the Trump administration remains caught between hawkish strike threats and cautious diplomatic outreach — with neither approach producing results. The indecision signals a White House still searching for a coherent Iran strategy. How Washington resolves that internal tension could define one of the most consequential foreign policy tests of Trump's second term.
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