The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) changed its rules about travel for immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The new ruling says that traveling abroad with advance parole, a temporary travel permit, can count as leaving the country and might cause legal problems for some applying for green cards.
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The BIA overturned a 2012 decision that protected DACA recipients from certain penalties when traveling with advance parole.
Advance parole allows some immigrants, including DACA recipients, to travel outside the U.S. temporarily while their immigration status is being reviewed.
The new ruling means that travel on advance parole may be treated as a full departure under immigration law.
This can trigger three- or ten-year bars that prevent some immigrants from reentering or adjusting their status.
The ruling will only apply to cases filed after the decision date to avoid penalizing those who relied on the old rule.
DACA recipients with prior unlawful presence will now need to apply for a waiver when seeking permanent residency after traveling on advance parole.
The change is part of broader Trump administration efforts to tighten immigration rules for legal immigrants and applicants.
Immigrants still need to prove their travel is for approved reasons like education, work, or humanitarian needs to get advance parole.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism over conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for over 200 days, and concerns about low munitions supplies. Despite these issues and low approval ratings, betting markets predict he is likely to remain in President Donald Trump’s administration for now.
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Pete Hegseth is the Defense Secretary under President Donald Trump.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed continuously for more than 200 days, the longest for its type.
Sailors on the ship have reported poor conditions, including lack of hygiene supplies and mental health struggles.
Some sailors may have tried to go overboard due to stress on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Several Democratic members of Congress have called for investigations and oversight of the ship's conditions.
Public polls show Hegseth has a very low approval rating, tied with the president in some surveys.
Prediction markets estimate a low chance (around 5% to 24%) that Hegseth will leave the administration soon.
The Navy states that mental health professionals are available to sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Senate Democratic lawmakers are asking Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin about buying 12 new planes, including five expensive luxury jets. These planes have been used by top officials like FBI Director Kash Patel and border official Tom Homan, but Congress never approved the purchase.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bought 12 new aircraft.
Five of these planes are described as very expensive luxury jets.
The jets have been flown by FBI Director Kash Patel and border official Tom Homan.
Senate Democratic appropriators are raising concerns about the purchase.
Congress was not asked to approve or authorize the plane purchases beforehand.
The questioning is directed at Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
The issue is about using government funds without proper legislative oversight.
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Students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland received their A-level, Btec, and T-level exam results, with many feeling nervous but pleased about their grades. A record number of 18-year-olds were accepted into university this year, and students shared their future plans including apprenticeships, university degrees, and careers.
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Hundreds of thousands of students received exam results this week across the UK.
This year saw the highest number of 18-year-olds accepted to university.
Emily from Hartlepool received high grades and will start a degree apprenticeship to become a solicitor.
Anastasiia, a student from Ukraine, received excellent results and plans to study social work at Newcastle University.
Civ, another student headed to Newcastle, earned two A*s and an A and plans to study medicine.
Michel earned top grades and will study political economy at King’s College London.
Triplets Scarlett, Grace, and Tabby all got into their first-choice universities and are excited to study in different parts of England.
Many students expressed relief and hope for their futures after receiving their results.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said that President Trump is becoming less relevant to people. He believes many Americans are starting to move away from supporting him.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
Carville said President Trump is losing popularity.
He mentioned this on the “Politics War Room” podcast.
Carville claimed that support for President Trump among Republicans is declining.
He described this drop in support as an important story that is not widely covered.
Carville believes the country is starting to turn away from President Trump.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave his first speech promising to lead the Justice Department with integrity. He acknowledged the department has faced challenges and said he will listen to staff ideas and work hard to do the right thing.
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Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney General.
He spoke to the Justice Department workforce to boost morale.
Blanche promised to uphold the rule of law without bias.
He admitted he will not always make the right decision.
Blanche previously served as President Donald Trump’s criminal defense lawyer.
He became deputy attorney general last year before taking the top job.
The department is dealing with staff losses and concerns about political influence.
Blanche praised the department’s recent work on violent crime and drug trafficking.
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Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City two years ago, is expected to admit guilt to federal stalking charges. This plea is planned for Friday, according to a news report.
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Luigi Mangione is accused of shooting Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The incident happened in New York City two years ago.
Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges.
The guilty plea is scheduled for Friday.
The information comes from the New York Times.
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A federal judge dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University. The lawsuit claimed Harvard ignored antisemitism, but the judge said the incidents did not show a continuing legal violation.
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The lawsuit was filed under the Trump administration.
The case accused Harvard of ignoring antisemitism on campus.
The judge in the case was U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns.
The lawsuit was based on Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination.
The judge ruled that the incidents did not amount to an ongoing violation of the law.
The dismissal means Harvard is not legally required to change its policies based on this case.
The judge acknowledged concerns about antisemitism but found they did not meet the legal standard for the case.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports that conditions and mental health on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier are getting worse during its nearly nine-month deployment. Senator Richard Blumenthal has raised concerns about long deployments affecting sailors’ well-being and requested official answers about the ship’s situation.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months without a port visit, setting a modern record.
Some reports said sailors face shortages of supplies, water problems, plumbing issues, and mental health struggles.
A sailor reportedly jumped overboard last month but was rescued and treated.
Senator Richard Blumenthal sent a letter asking the Navy for detailed information on conditions and the effects of long deployments.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said all ships and crews get necessary support and noted longer deployments sometimes happen.
The ship was redirected to the Middle East to support US military operations.
Typically, carrier deployments last six to seven months with breaks for port visits, which help sailors rest.
Studies show lack of good sleep on ships can negatively affect sailors’ mood and mental health.
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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor in Wisconsin, said he will not campaign alongside Hasan Piker. Piker is a popular left-wing online streamer who had supported Crowley’s competitor, Francesca Hong, in the primary election.
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David Crowley is the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor.
Hasan Piker is a left-wing streamer with a large audience on Twitch, a live streaming platform.
Piker supported Francesca Hong, Crowley’s rival, during the Democratic primary.
Crowley decided not to appear with Piker in any campaign events.
Piker often promotes progressive Democratic politicians.
Francesca Hong ran against Crowley in the Democratic primary for governor.
The decision reflects Crowley’s approach to managing his campaign alliances.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he does not understand the term "Woke 1.0," which was mentioned by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in relation to the future direction of the Democratic Party. He focused instead on his own views and priorities for the party.
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Wes Moore is the governor of Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a Democrat from New York, used the term "Woke 1.0" when discussing the Democratic Party's future.
Governor Moore said he was not familiar with the exact meaning of "Woke 1.0."
The term "Woke 1.0" is used by some to describe an earlier phase of progressive politics focused on social justice issues.
Moore chose to focus on his own ideas for the Democratic Party rather than comment on the term.
This exchange took place during a public event or interview on Wednesday.
The conversation reflects ongoing discussions within the Democratic Party about its direction.
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The Trump White House reported that the U.S. loses $19 billion to $26 billion each year because some countries avoid tariffs by routing their exports through third countries. The report highlights China’s method of sending goods to other nations for limited processing to bypass tariffs, which allows China’s manufacturing to keep growing despite U.S. trade measures.
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Countries, including China, use a method called transshipping to avoid U.S. tariffs by routing goods through over 40 third countries.
This practice causes the U.S. to lose an estimated $19 billion to $26 billion in tariff revenues annually.
Transshipping makes it look like imports from China have dropped, but China’s manufacturing sector continues to grow.
Other countries like India may also use transshipping to avoid tariffs.
The Trump administration plans to include penalties for countries that help avoid tariffs in new trade deals.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is using artificial intelligence to detect and stop transshipping.
When false origin claims are found, tariffs can be applied retroactively for about a year.
The trade deficit has decreased this year by roughly $189 billion compared to last year’s numbers.
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Two recent polls show Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper with a double-digit lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the 2026 North Carolina Senate race. This race is seen as very competitive, with Democrats hoping to win the seat for the first time since 2008, while North Carolina remains an important battleground state.
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Roy Cooper, a Democrat and former North Carolina governor, leads Michael Whatley, a Republican, by more than 10 points in recent polls.
A Carolina Journal poll showed Cooper ahead by 12.5 points (51.5% to 39%).
An Elon University poll showed Cooper up by 11 points (53% to 42%).
Cooper is particularly popular among independent voters, leading them 49% to 22%.
Most North Carolina voters disapprove of President Trump’s job performance according to the Carolina Journal poll.
Other recent polls from Fox News and The New York Times also show Cooper leading by 7 to 9 points.
Prediction markets give Cooper about a 91% chance of winning the Senate seat.
North Carolina has voted Republican in federal elections recently, but sometimes elects Democrats as governor. The last Democratic Senate win was in 2008.
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Senators Chuck Grassley and Sheldon Whitehouse criticized the Treasury Department for deciding to exempt 99 percent of companies from reporting their true owners to FinCEN, the government agency that fights financial crimes. They said this new rule, made public on Tuesday, weakens efforts to track hidden ownership and prevent illegal activities.
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Senators Grassley (Republican) and Whitehouse (Democrat) issued a joint statement on Thursday.
The Treasury Department exempted 99 percent of entities from reporting their beneficial owners.
Beneficial owners are the real people who control or benefit from a company.
The rule applies to FinCEN, a Treasury agency that fights financial crimes like money laundering.
The new rule was published on Tuesday.
The senators say the change reduces transparency about who owns companies.
They believe this could make it harder to stop illegal financial activities.
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Lindsay Clancy searched "can you treat a sociopath?" on her phone four days before she killed her three children in January 2023. She has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, with her defense saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time.
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Lindsay Clancy looked up "can you treat a sociopath?" on January 20, 2023.
She killed her three children—ages 5, 3, and an infant—on January 24, 2023.
The incident happened at their home in Duxbury, a suburb of Boston.
Clancy faces three murder charges related to the children's deaths.
She has pleaded not guilty to these charges.
Her lawyers say she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a serious mental illness after childbirth.
The defense argues this condition should affect her criminal responsibility.
The case is currently ongoing with further developments expected.
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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, is meeting with federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal. He faces federal stalking charges and a separate state trial, but has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson in New York in 2024.
Mangione faces two federal stalking charges that could lead to life in prison without parole.
There is a planned meeting between Mangione’s lawyers and federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges in both federal and state courts.
Federal and state trials for Mangione are scheduled for January 2027 and September 2026, respectively.
A plea deal in federal court might affect the state case due to rules against double jeopardy (being tried twice for the same crime).
One federal judge previously dismissed charges that included a possible death penalty.
Prosecutors and Mangione’s attorneys have not publicly commented on the plea discussions.
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US lawmakers are concerned about difficult conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, stationed in the Middle East amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Reports include sailors trying to jump overboard, mental health problems, supply shortages, and long deployment without a break.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea nearly seven months without stopping at a port, a record for a US aircraft carrier.
The deployment was supposed to end in May but has been extended repeatedly due to the conflict involving Iran.
Lawmakers have asked Pentagon official Pete Hegseth for more information and want a bipartisan group of Congress members to visit the ship.
Reports include sailors experiencing severe burnout, mental health decline, and even attempts to jump overboard.
Basic supplies, water, mail services, and safety on the ship are reportedly suffering.
Senator Richard Blumenthal and others have questioned whether the Navy can keep handling such long missions.
One sailor reportedly went overboard last month but was rescued quickly; the details remain unclear.
The Navy has not yet publicly responded to these reports.
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The U.S. Navy is addressing concerns about sailors' mental health and long deployments after reports of suicide attempts aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East. The ship has been at sea for nearly nine months, longer than usual deployments, and some sailors and lawmakers say the crew is overworked and lacks proper supplies.
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At least two sailors reportedly tried to jump overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln, but were rescued.
The ship's deployment was expected to last six to seven months but has been extended close to nine months with limited port calls.
Family members and lawmakers say the crew lacks access to basic hygiene products and good nutrition.
The Navy denies an increase in suicidal thoughts or attempts aboard the ship and says mental health support is available.
Long deployments can cause stress and mental health problems for sailors, a former Navy commander explained.
The Pentagon's inspector general started investigating Navy suicide prevention efforts in early 2024.
Suicide rates among active-duty military personnel have generally increased between 2011 and 2024, despite an overall decrease in military suicide rates.
Most active-duty suicides in 2024 involved males under 30 and were caused by gunshot wounds.
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This article is a weekly quiz that reviews recent events, including a solar eclipse in Europe, the discovery of an ancient Roman shipwreck near Sicily, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding. The quiz also includes questions related to U.S. politics and events involving President Donald Trump.
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Millions of people in Europe watched a solar eclipse this week.
An ancient Roman shipwreck was found off the coast of Sicily.
Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo married his longtime partner.
The quiz tests readers’ knowledge of recent world events and U.S. news.
The quiz mentions topics related to President Donald Trump and U.S. politics.
It is compiled by Grace Dean and George Sandeman.
The quiz encourages readers to try past quizzes from the archives.
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