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Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Secret U.S. Return After Ireland Stay
culture11 days ago

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Secret U.S. Return After Ireland Stay

Rosie O'Donnell, living as an American expatriate in Ireland, said on Chris Cuomo's Sirius XM show that she secretly spent two weeks back in the United States after Trump’s inauguration to visit her family and see how easy it is to enter and exit the country, noting she wanted to hold her children and that the U.S. energy felt scary; critics call the tale a performative stunt, but she stressed there’s nothing illegal about visiting the U.S. as a citizen.

Nicki Minaj backs Trump on stage, flaunting a Trump-branded gold-card visa
entertainment28 days ago

Nicki Minaj backs Trump on stage, flaunting a Trump-branded gold-card visa

Rapper Nicki Minaj proclaims herself Trump's 'number one fan' onstage and shows off a Trump-branded gold-card visa—an expensive fast-track residency program that costs about $1 million plus a processing fee and offers a path to US citizenship, though it does not confer citizenship by itself; the moment comes amid ongoing debates over immigration policy and ICE actions.

Gloomy Defense: Homan Boots a U.S. Citizen in Snow Under Dubious Justifications
politics1 month ago

Gloomy Defense: Homan Boots a U.S. Citizen in Snow Under Dubious Justifications

Border czar Tom Homan offered a dubious justification for ICE agents storming a Minnesota home and dragging 56-year-old ChongLy “Scott” Thao—an American citizen—out into subfreezing snow, dressed only in boxer shorts. Critics sayICE lacked a judge’s warrant to enter a home and that a deportation warrant isn’t the same as a search warrant, highlighting constitutional questions amid the Metro Surge crackdown. The incident, Thao’s detainment and subsequent release with no charges, has intensified scrutiny of DHS tactics and leadership.

US Immigration and Citizenship Processes Face Disruptions Amid Policy Changes
immigration1 month ago

US Immigration and Citizenship Processes Face Disruptions Amid Policy Changes

The article reports on the despair and disruption caused by the Trump administration's policies, including travel bans and cancellations of naturalization ceremonies for nationals of certain countries, which have left many hopeful immigrants feeling betrayed and fearful of losing their legal status, amid broader efforts to scrutinize and potentially revoke citizenship.

Controversy and petitions swirl over Super Bowl halftime show choices
society4 months ago

Controversy and petitions swirl over Super Bowl halftime show choices

Conservative outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show highlights issues of U.S. Puerto Rican identity, with critics viewing his performance as a challenge to American cultural and political narratives about diversity and citizenship. Despite being a U.S. citizen, Puerto Ricans face a paradox of limited rights and recognition, and the backlash underscores ongoing debates about race, nationality, and inclusion in the U.S.

US Citizenship Test Gets Tougher with New Questions
immigration5 months ago

US Citizenship Test Gets Tougher with New Questions

The USCIS is reverting to the 2020 version of the US Citizenship civics test, adding 28 questions and increasing the number of questions applicants must answer from 10 to 20, with a passing score of 12. The new test emphasizes broader and more detailed questions about US government, history, and civic rights, replacing some geography and responsibility questions from the previous version.

Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship Amid Feud
entertainment5 months ago

Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship Amid Feud

President Donald Trump threatened to revoke actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship due to their ongoing feud, despite her being a natural-born American. O'Donnell responded by posting a photoshopped image of Trump and announced she is in the process of obtaining Irish citizenship, highlighting her move to Ireland amid political tensions.

US Resumes Neighborhood Checks and Stricter Vetting for Citizenship
immigration6 months ago

US Resumes Neighborhood Checks and Stricter Vetting for Citizenship

The Trump administration is reinstating neighborhood checks as part of a broader effort to scrutinize immigration applications more thoroughly, including for U.S. citizenship, by conducting on-the-ground investigations and requesting testimonial letters from neighbors and colleagues, reversing a policy that had been largely waived since 1991.

Trump Advocates Excluding Undocumented Immigrants from U.S. Census
politics6 months ago

Trump Advocates Excluding Undocumented Immigrants from U.S. Census

President Trump has instructed the administration to begin work on a new census, potentially excluding people without legal status from counts used for apportionment, a move that could lead to legal challenges and impact political representation. This follows previous efforts to include citizenship questions in the census, which were blocked by courts, and marks a significant departure from historical practices.