<![CDATA[EL PAÍS]]>https://english.elpais.comSun, 26 Apr 2026 15:10:36 +0000en1hourly1<![CDATA[ICE detains the wife of a US Army sergeant during an immigration appointment]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-22/ice-detains-the-wife-of-a-us-army-sergeant-during-an-immigration-appointment.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-22/ice-detains-the-wife-of-a-us-army-sergeant-during-an-immigration-appointment.htmlWed, 22 Apr 2026 16:59:14 +0000On April 14, Deisy Rivera Ortega went to an immigration office in El Paso with her husband, Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, hoping to make progress on her application to remain legally in the United States. She left in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The appointment was part of the “parole in place” process, a mechanism that has traditionally allowed family members of military personnel to regularize their status without leaving the country.

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]]><![CDATA[‘The Onion’ is moving forward with plans to transform conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s ‘Infowars’ into a satirical platform]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-21/the-onion-is-moving-forward-with-plans-to-transform-conspiracy-theorist-alex-joness-infowars-into-a-satirical-platform.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-21/the-onion-is-moving-forward-with-plans-to-transform-conspiracy-theorist-alex-joness-infowars-into-a-satirical-platform.htmlTue, 21 Apr 2026 16:42:13 +0000The dispute surrounding Infowars, the website founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has entered a new phase: its potential transformation into a platform run by The Onion, the well-known satirical news site. The proposal, still pending judicial approval in Texas, marks the latest chapter in a protracted legal battle that began following Jones’s false claims about the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, in which 26 people were killed. Those statements — in which he described the shooting as “a giant hoax” — led to defamation convictions that forced him to face payments of up to $1.3 billion and resulted in the liquidation of his company’s assets.

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]]>Jill Bleed<![CDATA[Florida implements new restrictions on SNAP benefits]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-20/florida-implements-new-restrictions-on-snap-benefits.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-20/florida-implements-new-restrictions-on-snap-benefits.htmlMon, 20 Apr 2026 19:25:29 +0000Starting this Monday, April 20, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida is entering a new phase with the implementation of rules aimed at changing the shopping habits of its beneficiaries. The state has restricted the use of these funds for the purchase of soft drinks, candy, and ultra-processed desserts, focusing resources on options with greater nutritional value — a move that may sound positive but could also pose a problem due to the higher costs of healthier foods.

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]]>Damian Dovarganes<![CDATA[2026 Boston Marathon: Schedule, how to watch, and key runners in the 130th edition]]>https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-04-17/2026-boston-marathon-schedule-how-to-watch-and-key-runners-in-the-130th-edition.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-04-17/2026-boston-marathon-schedule-how-to-watch-and-key-runners-in-the-130th-edition.htmlFri, 17 Apr 2026 17:58:55 +0000Every third Monday in April, Boston ceases to be just a city and becomes the host of one of the most important races on the planet. The streets fill with banners, bells, and thousands of personal stories that all converge on a single event: the 2026 Boston Marathon, which will be held on April 20 for its 130th edition.

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]]>Paul Rutherford<![CDATA[ICE detains an immigration interpreter in Texas despite her decades of working legally in the US]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-16/ice-detains-an-immigration-interpreter-in-texas-despite-her-decades-of-working-legally-in-the-us.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-16/ice-detains-an-immigration-interpreter-in-texas-despite-her-decades-of-working-legally-in-the-us.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2026 17:06:37 +0000Meenu Batra, an interpreter with more than 20 years of experience in immigration courts and a life built over three decades in the United States, was detained by immigration agents at an airport in South Texas while on her way to work. Her case adds to a series of arrests involving people who have lived and worked in the country for years with official authorization.

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]]><![CDATA[Tax Day 2026: What to do if you don’t file your return on time and how to avoid last-minute penalties ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-15/tax-day-2026-what-to-do-if-you-dont-file-your-return-on-time-and-how-to-avoid-last-minute-penalties.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-15/tax-day-2026-what-to-do-if-you-dont-file-your-return-on-time-and-how-to-avoid-last-minute-penalties.htmlWed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:24 +0000With the April 15 deadline — known as Tax Day — upon us, millions of taxpayers in the United States are reaching the end of the tax year without having filed their returns yet. Although more than 88 million forms had already been submitted weeks earlier, a large number of people continue to file at the last minute, running the risk of making mistakes or facing penalties.

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]]>Thanasis<![CDATA[Minnesota is investigating ICE agents for the possible kidnapping of a US citizen during a raid ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-14/minnesota-is-investigating-ice-agents-for-the-possible-kidnapping-of-a-us-citizen-during-a-raid.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-14/minnesota-is-investigating-ice-agents-for-the-possible-kidnapping-of-a-us-citizen-during-a-raid.htmlTue, 14 Apr 2026 17:38:20 +0000An image of a man in his underwear, wrapped in a blanket as he was being arrested by federal agents, went viral during the massive immigration raid launched by the White House in Minnesota earlier this year, sparking outrage across the country. Now, the arrest of that man, a U.S. citizen, has triggered a criminal investigation into possible kidnapping, unlawful entry, and unlawful detention, and has opened a new front of conflict between local authorities and the federal government.

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]]>Leah Millis<![CDATA[Two Venezuelan doctors detained by Texas immigration officials in less than a week]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-13/two-venezuelan-doctors-detained-by-texas-immigration-officials-in-less-than-a-week.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-13/two-venezuelan-doctors-detained-by-texas-immigration-officials-in-less-than-a-week.htmlMon, 13 Apr 2026 18:53:01 +0000Rubeliz Bolívar was preparing to board a flight at McAllen Airport in Texas when she was detained by immigration agents. She was traveling with her five-year-old daughter, a U.S. citizen, to California, where she had an asylum interview scheduled with her husband. Instead of making it to that interview, she ended up in custody. After being separated from her mother, the child was later handed over to relatives.

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]]><![CDATA[Gas prices in the United States: What’s happening and how high they might go]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-03/gas-prices-in-the-united-states-whats-happening-and-how-high-they-might-go.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-03/gas-prices-in-the-united-states-whats-happening-and-how-high-they-might-go.htmlFri, 03 Apr 2026 17:59:11 +0000The global impact of the war in Iran has caused the average price of gasoline in the United States to rise above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. Since late February, when the conflict began, prices have risen by more than 30%, reflecting an energy shock that is already affecting not only drivers but the entire economy.

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]]>Nam Y. Huh<![CDATA[The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What’s next, and Trump’s deadline]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-02/the-partial-shutdown-of-the-department-of-homeland-security-whats-next-and-trumps-deadline.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-02/the-partial-shutdown-of-the-department-of-homeland-security-whats-next-and-trumps-deadline.htmlThu, 02 Apr 2026 19:41:13 +0000The Trump administration’s immigration agenda faces its biggest challenge yet in Congress. The partial shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which began on February 14, 2026, has become the longest in the country’s history. Nearly seven weeks after it began, the budget impasse remains unresolved, while the White House resorts to extraordinary measures and Republican lawmakers face growing internal divisions.

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]]>OLGA FEDOROVA<![CDATA[New report denounces abuses and cruelty at ICE family detention center in Dilley]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-01/new-report-denounces-abuses-and-cruelty-at-ice-family-detention-center-in-dilley.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-01/new-report-denounces-abuses-and-cruelty-at-ice-family-detention-center-in-dilley.htmlWed, 01 Apr 2026 19:18:49 +0000Children speaking of depression, families reporting spoiled food and inadequate medical care, detentions lasting for months: this is the picture painted in a new report on the family detention center in Dilley, Texas. An analysis published by Human Rights First and the organization RAICES concludes that the detention of migrant families in the United States has resulted in a system marked by structural abuses, substandard conditions, and systematic rights violations. The report, titled A New Era of ICE Family Prisons, focuses on operations in Dilley, where this model is currently concentrated.

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]]>Jabin Botsford<![CDATA[Trump unveils plans for his presidential library as a skyscraper in Miami amid questions about its funding]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-31/trump-unveils-plans-for-his-presidential-library-as-a-skyscraper-in-miami-amid-questions-about-its-funding.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-31/trump-unveils-plans-for-his-presidential-library-as-a-skyscraper-in-miami-amid-questions-about-its-funding.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2026 18:05:24 +0000President Donald Trump has unveiled a first look at his future presidential library, a project that, according to the materials he shared, would be a skyscraper in downtown Miami. The presentation, made via a video shared on his social media platform Truth Social and reposted by his son Eric Trump on X, shows a high-rise building with the president’s surname in gold letters, whose roof would feature a spire illuminated in the colors of the American flag.

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]]><![CDATA[Trump administration admits it used a ‘flawed’ argument to justify arrests of immigrants in court ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-26/trump-administration-admits-it-used-a-flawed-argument-to-justify-arrests-of-immigrants-in-court.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-26/trump-administration-admits-it-used-a-flawed-argument-to-justify-arrests-of-immigrants-in-court.htmlThu, 26 Mar 2026 18:01:28 +0000Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has acknowledged before a judge that it used an incorrect legal argument to defend the arrests of immigrants in court — a central practice in its recent immigration strategy that has been strongly criticized by civil rights organizations. The admission, made last Tuesday in a federal court in New York, is a direct blow to the Republican administration’s legal defense in a case examining the detention of individuals attending mandatory hearings as part of their immigration proceedings.

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]]>David Dee Delgado<![CDATA[What to know about the ‘No Kings’ protests on March 28]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-26/what-to-know-about-the-no-kings-protests-on-march-28.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-26/what-to-know-about-the-no-kings-protests-on-march-28.htmlThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:36:21 +0000The No Kings movement is gearing up for a new national day of protests on March 28, with more than 3,000 events scheduled across the United States and the expectation of bringing together millions of people in what could become one of the largest days of political mobilization in the country’s history.

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]]>Santiago Mejia<![CDATA[Journalist Estefany Rodríguez released from ICE custody on bond as the legal battle over her arrest continues]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-20/journalist-estefany-rodriguez-released-from-ice-custody-on-bond-as-the-legal-battle-over-her-arrest-continues.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-20/journalist-estefany-rodriguez-released-from-ice-custody-on-bond-as-the-legal-battle-over-her-arrest-continues.htmlFri, 20 Mar 2026 16:19:17 +0000Colombian journalist Estefany Rodríguez was released Thursday from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after posting a $10,000 bond, bringing an end to more than two weeks of detention that drew criticism from press freedom and human rights organizations in the United States. A reporter for Nashville Noticias specializing in immigration issues, she was arrested on March 4 in Tennessee and later transferred to detention facilities in Alabama and Louisiana. Her release came days after an immigration judge granted her bond, a decision that authorities initially appealed, delaying her release.

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]]><![CDATA[Judge denies asylum request from Liam Conejo Ramos’ family, paving the way for their deportation]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-19/judge-denies-asylum-request-from-liam-conejo-ramos-family-paving-the-way-for-their-deportation.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-19/judge-denies-asylum-request-from-liam-conejo-ramos-family-paving-the-way-for-their-deportation.htmlThu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:58 +0000The image of a boy wearing a rabbit hat and carrying a Spider-Man backpack, surrounded by federal agents, didn’t just make headlines across the United States — it became a global symbol of an increasingly aggressive immigration policy. Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old, went from being a preschooler in Minnesota to one of the most visible faces of the crackdown on immigration spearheaded by the Trump administration. Now, his case is entering a decisive phase. Federal immigration judge John Burns has denied his family’s asylum request, paving the way for their deportation, though the process is not yet final.

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]]>Ali Daniels<![CDATA[Trump suggests Venezuela become the 51st state following their victory in the World Baseball Classic]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-18/trump-suggests-venezuela-become-the-51st-state-following-their-victory-in-the-world-baseball-classic.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-18/trump-suggests-venezuela-become-the-51st-state-following-their-victory-in-the-world-baseball-classic.htmlWed, 18 Mar 2026 17:17:55 +0000Venezuela’s victory over the United States in the World Baseball Classic final not only marked a sporting milestone but also sparked an unexpected reaction from President Donald Trump. Minutes after the Venezuelan team’s 3-2 win, the president posted a message on his Truth Social platform that quickly sparked controversy: “Statehood!!!”

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]]>Mary DeCicco<![CDATA[ICE continues to detain Colombian journalist Estefany Rodríguez despite a judge’s order for her release on bail]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-17/ice-continues-to-detain-colombian-journalist-estefany-rodriguez-despite-a-judges-order-for-her-release-on-bail.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-17/ice-continues-to-detain-colombian-journalist-estefany-rodriguez-despite-a-judges-order-for-her-release-on-bail.htmlTue, 17 Mar 2026 17:43:39 +0000Colombian journalist Estefany Rodríguez remains in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite an immigration judge ordering her release on bail on Monday, after immigration authorities appealed the decision. Rodríguez, a reporter for the Spanish-language news outlet Nashville Noticias, was arrested on March 4 while she was with her husband in a vehicle bearing the outlet’s logo. According to testimony gathered by her defense team, immigration agents in unmarked vehicles surrounded and detained her in an operation that her lawyers describe as targeted and non-routine.

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]]>Nashville Noticias<![CDATA[ICE used arrest quotas and surveillance technology in Oregon immigration raids, rare court testimony shows]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-13/ice-used-arrest-quotas-and-surveillance-technology-in-oregon-immigration-raids-rare-court-testimony-shows.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-13/ice-used-arrest-quotas-and-surveillance-technology-in-oregon-immigration-raids-rare-court-testimony-shows.htmlFri, 13 Mar 2026 18:21:15 +0000Rare sworn testimony from federal agents revealed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Oregon were instructed to meet daily arrest quotas and use technological tools to identify potential “targets” during immigration raids, according to The Guardian.

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]]>Carlos Barria<![CDATA[2026 Oscars: Where and when to watch the Academy Awards]]>https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-03-13/2026-oscars-what-to-know-and-how-to-watch-the-red-carpet-and-ceremony.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-03-13/2026-oscars-what-to-know-and-how-to-watch-the-red-carpet-and-ceremony.htmlFri, 13 Mar 2026 14:36:05 +0000The 98th Academy Awards will take place this Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the film industry will gather once again to honor the year’s best movies. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who also served as host at last year’s event.

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]]>Robert Gauthier<![CDATA[Judge orders pause on construction of ICE migrant detention center in Maryland]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-12/judge-orders-pause-on-construction-of-ice-migrant-detention-center-in-maryland.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-12/judge-orders-pause-on-construction-of-ice-migrant-detention-center-in-maryland.htmlThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:11:37 +0000In a decision that deals a temporary blow to the Trump administration’s plans to expand immigration detention, a federal judge ssued a temporary restraining ⁠order on the construction of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Maryland. The measure suspends for up to 14 days construction work to convert a huge warehouse in Williamsport, Washington County, into a facility capable of housing up to 1,500 people, while the court evaluates a lawsuit filed by the state against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE for alleged violations of environmental laws.

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]]>Jim Vondruska<![CDATA[Federal judge restricts use of tear gas against protesters outside ICE building in Portland]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-10/a-federal-judge-restricts-use-of-tear-gas-against-protesters-outside-ice-building-in-portland.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-10/a-federal-judge-restricts-use-of-tear-gas-against-protesters-outside-ice-building-in-portland.htmlTue, 10 Mar 2026 17:11:21 +0000The protests in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland have become one of the most visible points of opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. Now, a federal judge has placed strict limits on how agents guarding the site can act after hearing days of testimony from protesters and journalists who reported being sprayed with tear gas, pepper spray, and other chemical munitions while participating in peaceful demonstrations.

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]]>Jenny Kane<![CDATA[Federal judges threaten fines against the Trump administration for lost belongings of ICE detainees ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-06/federal-judges-threaten-fines-against-the-trump-administration-for-lost-belongings-of-ice-detainees.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-06/federal-judges-threaten-fines-against-the-trump-administration-for-lost-belongings-of-ice-detainees.htmlFri, 06 Mar 2026 18:59:47 +0000The Trump administration faces fines for the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Two federal judges in Minnesota are considering possible sanctions against the federal government after immigration authorities failed to return personal belongings to immigrants detained by ICE and subsequently released by court order. The hearings come after claims by lawyers that the government failed to comply with court orders related to the return of documents, money, and other essential items.

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]]>Tim Evans<![CDATA[Half of Americans support abolishing ICE, according to a survey]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-04/half-of-americans-support-abolishing-ice-according-to-a-survey.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-04/half-of-americans-support-abolishing-ice-according-to-a-survey.htmlWed, 04 Mar 2026 17:34:53 +0000The immigration policy promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has increased public rejection of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A poll found that, for the first time, support for eliminating the federal agency has reached 50%, reflecting this shift in public opinion, a trend that has intensified following the shooting deaths of U.S. civilians in immigration control operations in Minneapolis and the prolonged partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over disputes about the agency’s funding.

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]]>Caitlin O'Hara<![CDATA[Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to restrict congressional visits to ICE detention centers for the third time]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-03/judge-blocks-trumps-attempt-to-restrict-congressional-visits-to-ice-detention-centers-for-the-third-time.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-03/judge-blocks-trumps-attempt-to-restrict-congressional-visits-to-ice-detention-centers-for-the-third-time.htmlTue, 03 Mar 2026 17:32:52 +0000A federal judge in Washington dealt another blow to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by blocking its latest policy requiring members of Congress to give seven days’ notice of any visits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. The decision marks the third time the court has intervened to halt attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to limit unannounced inspections by lawmakers.

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]]>Jim Vondruska<![CDATA[Texas primary elections: Where to vote and what’s on the ballot ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-02/texas-primary-elections-where-to-vote-and-whats-on-the-ballot.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-03-02/texas-primary-elections-where-to-vote-and-whats-on-the-ballot.htmlMon, 02 Mar 2026 18:09:40 +0000On March 3, Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections, a key process in determining who will appear on the ballot for the November election. In these primaries, Republican and Democratic voters choose the candidates who will represent their party in offices ranging from the U.S. Congress to local courts.

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]]>Brian Krista<![CDATA[Denver authorizes local police to detain ICE agents for excessive use of force and orders protection for protesters ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-27/denver-authorizes-local-police-to-detain-ice-agents-for-excessive-use-of-force-and-orders-protection-for-protesters.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-27/denver-authorizes-local-police-to-detain-ice-agents-for-excessive-use-of-force-and-orders-protection-for-protesters.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2026 18:05:32 +0000Resistance to Donald Trump’s immigration policies continues. The mayor of Denver, Colorado, Democrat Mike Johnston, has signed an executive order prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from operating on municipal property and authorizing local police to protect peaceful protesters and even to detain federal agents in cases of excessive use of force.

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]]>Kevin Mohatt<![CDATA[ICE will not be at polling places during the November midterms, says DHS]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-26/ice-will-not-be-at-polling-places-during-the-november-midterms-says-dhs.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-26/ice-will-not-be-at-polling-places-during-the-november-midterms-says-dhs.htmlThu, 26 Feb 2026 17:31:35 +0000With the November midterm elections on the horizon, doubts are growing about the possible presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at polling places. Against this backdrop, a senior official from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) promised state election officials this week that there will be no federal immigration agents at polling places, amid growing fears of possible federal intervention in processes that constitutionally fall under state jurisdiction.

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]]>Ben Hovland<![CDATA[The White House is considering requiring banks to verify the citizenship of their customers]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-25/the-white-house-is-considering-requiring-banks-to-verify-the-citizenship-of-their-customers.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-25/the-white-house-is-considering-requiring-banks-to-verify-the-citizenship-of-their-customers.htmlWed, 25 Feb 2026 18:35:19 +0000In a decision that would block thousands of undocumented migrants from accessing the banking system, the Donald Trump administration is considering a new measure that could force banks in the United States to collect information on the citizenship of their current and future customers.

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]]>Jeffrey Greenberg<![CDATA[Donald Trump’s State of the Union: When it is, how to watch it, and who is boycotting it]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-24/donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-when-it-is-how-to-watch-it-and-who-is-boycotting-it.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-24/donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-when-it-is-how-to-watch-it-and-who-is-boycotting-it.htmlTue, 24 Feb 2026 22:28:11 +0000At a time of high political tension in Washington, President Donald Trump is preparing to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on February 24. According to allies and critics, Trump will seek to highlight 13 months of accelerated deregulation, a record number of executive actions, and massive cuts to federal agencies.

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]]>Elizabeth Frantz<![CDATA[The Department of Homeland Security spent over $140 million on weapons for ICE in 2025]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-20/the-department-of-homeland-security-spent-over-140-million-on-weapons-for-ice-in-2025.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-20/the-department-of-homeland-security-spent-over-140-million-on-weapons-for-ice-in-2025.htmlFri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:37 +0000The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spent over $144 million on weapons, ammunition, and related accessories during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to an oversight report released by Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California. The report examines official procurement data and details what it describes as a “dramatic” increase in spending to strengthen the arsenal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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]]>Tim Evans<![CDATA[What we know about the SAVE America Act, the bill that could change voting rules in the United States]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-18/what-we-know-about-the-save-america-act-the-bill-that-could-change-voting-rules-in-the-united-states.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-18/what-we-know-about-the-save-america-act-the-bill-that-could-change-voting-rules-in-the-united-states.htmlWed, 18 Feb 2026 18:49:26 +0000The latest battle between Democrats and Republicans revolves around the SAVE America Act, an initiative backed by President Donald Trump and recently approved by the House of Representatives. The bill, named the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, seeks to establish new federal standards for voter registration and voting in federal elections, focusing on proof of citizenship and stricter photo ID requirements. This comes ahead of the midterm elections in November.

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]]>Chris Pizzello<![CDATA[Broken Social Scene: “We remained true to ourselves”]]>https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-13/broken-social-scene-canada-vs-america-was-always-a-cheeky-song.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-13/broken-social-scene-canada-vs-america-was-always-a-cheeky-song.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2026 10:22:38 +0000“We’re going to get through this,” it’s the central message of Broken Social Scene’s new song, Not Around Anymore, in which Kevin Drew, one of the two leaders of the Canadian indie rock collective, tries to offer calm amid the chaos of the current era to anyone who needs it. Although the lyrics don’t directly address it, they fit perfectly into the context of tension in North America and the rest of the world. “I didn’t want it to sound condescending or minimize the difficulties of people protesting around the world,” the musician explains to EL PAÍS from his native country via video call. “The point is to be part of it,” he says.

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]]><![CDATA[Local police agreements with ICE are skyrocketing in the United States, reigniting debate over public trust ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-16/local-police-agreements-with-ice-are-skyrocketing-in-the-united-states-reigniting-debate-over-public-trust.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-16/local-police-agreements-with-ice-are-skyrocketing-in-the-united-states-reigniting-debate-over-public-trust.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2026 18:37:39 +0000Agreements allowing local police forces to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have multiplied at an unprecedented rate. An analysis of official data by FWD.us, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for comprehensive immigration and criminal justice reform, shows that 1,168 police departments had officers enrolled to assist ICE at the end of January, up from 135 during the Biden administration and 150 at the end of Donald Trump’s first term.

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]]>Ryan Murphy<![CDATA[Portland residents sue ICE for using tear gas that seeps their homes and endangers their health]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-11/portland-residents-sue-ice-for-using-tear-gas-that-seeps-their-homes-and-endangers-their-health.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-11/portland-residents-sue-ice-for-using-tear-gas-that-seeps-their-homes-and-endangers-their-health.htmlWed, 11 Feb 2026 17:58:34 +0000Residents of an affordable housing complex in Portland, Oregon, have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary Kristi Noem for the repeated use of tear gas in front of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, arguing that federal agents have allowed chemicals to enter their homes for months. The use of tear gas is prohibited by various protocols and conventions in wartime contexts, but it is continually deployed in domestic contexts in the United States and other countries.

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]]>Associated Press/LaPresse<![CDATA[Appeals court allows Trump to revoke TPS for more than 60,000 Hondurans, Nicaraguans, and Nepalese]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-10/appeals-court-allows-trump-to-revoke-tps-for-more-than-60000-hondurans-nicaraguans-and-nepalese.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-10/appeals-court-allows-trump-to-revoke-tps-for-more-than-60000-hondurans-nicaraguans-and-nepalese.htmlTue, 10 Feb 2026 16:35:04 +0000In yet another blow to migrant communities in the United States, a federal appeals court has allowed the Donald Trump administration to move forward with the elimination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 60,000 migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. The ruling, issued Monday, represents a key victory for the government in its attempt to dismantle one of the oldest humanitarian programs in the U.S. immigration system.

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]]>DustinSafranek<![CDATA[Civil rights and immigrant groups urge tourists to reconsider visiting Florida for the 2026 World Cup: ‘It’s not safe’]]>https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-02-06/civil-rights-and-immigrant-groups-urge-tourists-to-reconsider-visiting-florida-for-the-2026-world-cup-its-not-safe.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-02-06/civil-rights-and-immigrant-groups-urge-tourists-to-reconsider-visiting-florida-for-the-2026-world-cup-its-not-safe.htmlFri, 06 Feb 2026 19:51:39 +0000The 2026 World Cup may not be so safe for some tourists, according to a coalition of civil rights and immigrant organizations, which this week issued a travel alert aimed at international travelers planning to attend FIFA World Cup matches in Florida. The groups warn that the state’s current immigration policies could put their personal freedom and safety at risk.

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]]>Mostafa Bassim<![CDATA[Federal judge rules ICE cannot make warrantless arrests in Oregon]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-05/federal-judge-rules-ice-cannot-make-warrantless-arrests-in-oregon.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-05/federal-judge-rules-ice-cannot-make-warrantless-arrests-in-oregon.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2026 17:35:44 +0000In a decision that redefines the limits of federal immigration power in Oregon, Federal Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may not make arrests without a warrant unless they determine, on a case-by-case basis, that there is a likelihood of escape. The judge described the agents’ practices as “violent and brutal” and warned that they continue to cause “great, significant, and severe” harm to individuals, families, and entire communities.

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]]>Ethan Swope<![CDATA[‘The system sucks. This job sucks’: ICE lawyer admits to judge that agency is violating court orders]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-04/the-system-sucks-this-job-sucks-ice-lawyer-admits-to-judge-that-agency-is-violating-court-orders.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-04/the-system-sucks-this-job-sucks-ice-lawyer-admits-to-judge-that-agency-is-violating-court-orders.htmlWed, 04 Feb 2026 17:42:00 +0000A phrase uttered in a federal courtroom has become emblematic of the current state of the U.S. immigration system. “The system sucks. This job sucks,” said Julie Le, a federal government attorney, before a judge visibly exasperated by repeated violations of court orders during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

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]]>Madison Thorn<![CDATA[Judge reinstates unannounced congressional visits to ICE facilities]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-03/judge-reinstates-unannounced-congressional-visits-to-ice-facilities.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-03/judge-reinstates-unannounced-congressional-visits-to-ice-facilities.htmlTue, 03 Feb 2026 17:45:30 +0000A federal judge has once again reined in the Trump administration by ordering, for the second time, that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) allow members of Congress to conduct unannounced visits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. The decision, issued Monday by District Court Judge Jia M. Cobb, temporarily blocks the requirement to give seven days’ notice to inspect these facilities and reinforces the legislature’s right to oversee the conditions in which thousands of people are held in federal custody.

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]]>Ashlee Rezin<![CDATA[Where’s My Refund? What you need to know about the start of tax season 2026 ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-30/wheres-my-refund-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-start-of-tax-season-2026.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-30/wheres-my-refund-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-start-of-tax-season-2026.htmlFri, 30 Jan 2026 19:39:00 +0000The 2026 tax season is already underway. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting federal returns on January 26, kicking off a period marked not only by deadlines and refunds, but also by unusual circumstances within the agency itself. And, of course, millions of taxpayers are wondering right now where their refund is.

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]]>Thanasis<![CDATA[Will ICE be present at the Super Bowl?]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-30/will-ice-be-present-at-the-super-bowl.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-30/will-ice-be-present-at-the-super-bowl.htmlFri, 30 Jan 2026 19:16:52 +0000With Super Bowl LX just a few days away, set to take place on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, attention is not only focused on the game and the halftime show. At the center of the debate is also the possible presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during the event and surrounding activities, a possibility that has generated fear in immigrant communities and tension between federal and local authorities in California.

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]]>Kirby Lee<![CDATA[Trump administration silences Gregory Bovino on social media]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-28/trump-administration-silences-gregory-bovino-on-social-media.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-28/trump-administration-silences-gregory-bovino-on-social-media.htmlWed, 28 Jan 2026 17:31:01 +0000Gregory Bovino’s departure from the federal operation in Minneapolis was followed by the suspension of his social media activity, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security who spoke to the national press. The commander of the Border Patrol, who became one of the most visible faces of Donald Trump’s second-term immigration offensive, stopped posting on X almost at the same time he was relieved of his deployment in Minnesota, amid the crisis sparked by the death of Alex Pretti during a federal operation.

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]]>Evelyn Hockstein<![CDATA[Can Kristi Noem be impeached after the Minneapolis shootings?]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-27/can-kristi-noem-be-impeached-after-the-minneapolis-shootings.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-27/can-kristi-noem-be-impeached-after-the-minneapolis-shootings.htmlTue, 27 Jan 2026 17:07:34 +0000In less than a month, two US citizens were killed by federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis. What began as an immigration operation launched by the White House ended up becoming a national political crisis. Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, has been singled out as the main person responsible and now faces calls for her resignation and even impeachment.

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]]>Julia Demaree Nikhinson<![CDATA[Federal judge blocks Trump’s attempt to cancel family reunification parole for the second time]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-26/federal-judge-blocks-trumps-attempt-to-cancel-family-reunification-parole-for-the-second-time.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-26/federal-judge-blocks-trumps-attempt-to-cancel-family-reunification-parole-for-the-second-time.htmlMon, 26 Jan 2026 15:55:07 +0000A federal judge has once again put a stop to the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle immigration programs created in recent years. Judge Indira Talwani of the Boston District Court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the termination of the legal status of more than 8,400 immigrants living in the country under family reunification parole, a measure announced by the Department of Homeland Security in late 2025.

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]]>Rebecca Blackwell<![CDATA[Where to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies in the US]]>https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-01-22/where-to-watch-all-the-oscar-nominated-movies-in-the-us.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-01-22/where-to-watch-all-the-oscar-nominated-movies-in-the-us.htmlThu, 22 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0000With the announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations, the race to catch up on the films that will mark the awards season begins. From big-budget productions that have broken nomination records to international titles and more auteur-driven offerings, the list of contenders for the statuette brings together some of the most talked-about releases of the year.

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]]>Warner Bros<![CDATA[Historic winter storm threatens much of the United States: What to expect]]>https://english.elpais.com/climate/2026-01-21/historic-winter-storm-threatens-much-of-the-united-states-what-to-expect.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/climate/2026-01-21/historic-winter-storm-threatens-much-of-the-united-states-what-to-expect.htmlWed, 21 Jan 2026 18:38:48 +0000A massive winter storm is set to sweep across the United States from coast to coast, starting on Friday. The system, described by meteorologists as potentially historic, will stretch over 2,000 miles and affect more than 30 states, from the Southwest to the East Coast. At its peak, more than half of the country’s population is expected to experience snow, sleet, or freezing rain at the same time.

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]]>Joel Bissell<![CDATA[Minnesota prepares for an ‘economic blackout’ and a march against ICE on January 23]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-20/minnesota-prepares-for-an-economic-blackout-and-a-march-against-ice-on-january-23.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-20/minnesota-prepares-for-an-economic-blackout-and-a-march-against-ice-on-january-23.htmlTue, 20 Jan 2026 20:20:49 +0000The streets of Minnesota will witness a day of mass protest this Friday. During this “Day of Truth and Freedom‚” as it’s been dubbed, unions, community organizations, and religious groups have called on the population not to work, go to school, or shop throughout the day. The day of action is part of the ongoing response to the massive deployment of federal immigration agents in the state and the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen shot dead by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in early January.

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]]>Seth Herald<![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen speaks out against ICE and dedicates a song to Renee Good]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-19/bruce-springsteen-speaks-out-against-ice-and-dedicates-a-song-to-renee-good.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-19/bruce-springsteen-speaks-out-against-ice-and-dedicates-a-song-to-renee-good.htmlMon, 19 Jan 2026 17:11:26 +0000Bruce Springsteen once again turned the stage into a platform for political protest. In an unexpected appearance during the Light of Day Winterfest charity festival, held over the weekend in Red Bank, New Jersey, the American musician criticized Donald Trump’s administration and the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in various cities across the country. During his performance, he dedicated the song The Promised Land to Renee Good, the 37-year-old American citizen and mother of three who died after being shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis in early January.

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]]>Sergione Infuso<![CDATA[Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ explained]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-01-17/trumps-great-healthcare-plan-explained.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2026-01-17/trumps-great-healthcare-plan-explained.htmlSat, 17 Jan 2026 09:41:09 +0000This week, U.S. President Donald Trump presented “The Great Healthcare Plan,” a framework of proposals that the White House says will reduce healthcare costs, lower drug prices, and alleviate the impact of rising health insurance premiums. The announcement comes at a time when millions of Americans are facing substantial increases in their Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums, and less than a year before the midterm elections, in which healthcare is likely to be a central issue.

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]]>Paul Bersebach<![CDATA[The EPA will no longer calculate the lives saved thanks to air pollution restrictions]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-01-15/the-epa-will-no-longer-calculate-the-lives-saved-thanks-to-air-pollution-restrictions.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2026-01-15/the-epa-will-no-longer-calculate-the-lives-saved-thanks-to-air-pollution-restrictions.htmlThu, 15 Jan 2026 19:44:39 +0000The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant shift in how it assesses air pollution standards. From now on, the agency will still recognize and describe the impacts of pollution on human health — such as premature deaths avoided or reduced respiratory disease — but those effects will no longer be translated into economic figures in cost-benefit analyses. Instead, regulatory assessments will focus on the costs businesses face in complying with environmental standards.

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]]>JUSTIN LANE<![CDATA[Newsom against the billionaire tax in California: Keys to the fiscal battle]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-14/newsom-against-the-billionaire-tax-in-california-keys-to-the-fiscal-battle.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-14/newsom-against-the-billionaire-tax-in-california-keys-to-the-fiscal-battle.htmlWed, 14 Jan 2026 19:01:23 +0000California Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to wage an all-out battle against one of the most ambitious and controversial tax proposals in the state’s recent history: a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires. The plan, called the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, has not yet reached the ballot, but it has already sparked a chain reaction that includes threats of capital flight, strategic moves by some of the country’s richest men, and intense political confrontation.

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]]>Noah Berger<![CDATA[All states where the minimum wage will increase in 2026]]>https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-12-24/all-states-where-the-minimum-wage-will-increase-in-2026.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-12-24/all-states-where-the-minimum-wage-will-increase-in-2026.htmlWed, 24 Dec 2025 10:36:53 +0000Millions of American workers will start 2026 with a higher wage as new minimum wage laws take effect across the country. These increases come as the federal minimum wage remains unchanged at $7.25 per hour, where it has stood since 2009. Rising costs for housing, food, childcare, and energy have intensified pressure on states to implement changes.

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]]>David Paul Morris<![CDATA[Trump suspends green card visa lottery after shooting at Brown University]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-19/trump-suspends-green-card-visa-lottery-after-shooting-at-brown-university.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-19/trump-suspends-green-card-visa-lottery-after-shooting-at-brown-university.htmlFri, 19 Dec 2025 15:59:42 +0000The Trump administration has ordered the suspension of the diversity visa program — more commonly known as the green card lottery — after authorities confirmed that the suspect in a shooting at Brown University and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor obtained permanent U.S. residency through the program.

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]]>Mark Stockwell<![CDATA[Trump administration ends family reunification parole for seven countries]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-15/trump-administration-ends-family-reunification-parole-for-seven-countries.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-15/trump-administration-ends-family-reunification-parole-for-seven-countries.htmlMon, 15 Dec 2025 18:16:24 +0000Another blow for Latino immigrants. The Trump administration has announced the definitive cancellation of all Family Reunification Parole programs, a migration mechanism that allowed citizens of seven countries —Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras — to enter the United States temporarily to reunite with close family members while awaiting the resolution of other immigration procedures. The decision, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and formalized through a notice in the Federal Register, will affect thousands of people.

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]]>Gregory Bull<![CDATA[Trump launches the million-dollar ‘Gold Card’ visa]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-11/trump-launches-the-million-dollar-gold-card-visa.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-11/trump-launches-the-million-dollar-gold-card-visa.htmlThu, 11 Dec 2025 17:35:39 +0000Donald Trump’s long-awaited Gold Card has arrived. The Republican administration has officially opened applications for this document, which will serve as a fast track to immigration for obtaining residency — and subsequently citizenship — in the United States. Aimed primarily at wealthy foreigners, this new visa represents one of the most significant changes in legal immigration policy since the president began his second term, and comes amid a broader crackdown on nearly all other forms of entry into the country.

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]]>Demetrius Freeman<![CDATA[US plans to review up to five years of the social media history of foreign travelers]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-10/us-plans-to-review-up-to-five-years-of-the-social-media-history-of-foreign-travelers.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-10/us-plans-to-review-up-to-five-years-of-the-social-media-history-of-foreign-travelers.htmlWed, 10 Dec 2025 18:35:29 +0000Foreign travelers wishing to enter the United States may be required to disclose up to five years of their social media history before arriving in the country under a proposal submitted by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The data would be “mandatory” for visitors, regardless of whether they come from countries that require a visa, according to a notice published Tuesday in the Federal Register.

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]]>Ryan Sun<![CDATA[How much will the minimum wage increase in California in 2026?]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-10/how-much-will-the-minimum-wage-increase-in-california-in-2026.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-10/how-much-will-the-minimum-wage-increase-in-california-in-2026.htmlWed, 10 Dec 2025 08:50:02 +0000The minimum wage in California will increase on January 1, 2026, this time to $16.90 per hour, marking another step in the state’s ongoing effort to adjust wages to the rate of inflation and the cost of living. Although the 40-cent increase may seem small, it has significant effects. The new figure also raises the required wage for exempt employees, impacts certain special categories, and relates to several new labor laws that will take effect in 2026. Because of this, employers need to prepare.

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]]>David Ryder<![CDATA[‘ICE was here’: Massachusetts church keeps Nativity scene against immigration raids despite criticism]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-09/ice-was-here-massachusetts-church-keeps-nativity-scene-against-immigration-raids-despite-criticism.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-09/ice-was-here-massachusetts-church-keeps-nativity-scene-against-immigration-raids-despite-criticism.htmlTue, 09 Dec 2025 17:30:40 +0000Leaders of a Catholic Church in Massachusetts have decided to keep a controversial Nativity scene that includes a message against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, despite criticism and an order from the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to remove it. The Nativity scene at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham replaces the traditional figures of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign that reads, “ICE was here,” suggesting that the Holy Family has been detained by immigration officials.

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]]>Brian Snyder<![CDATA[December Social Security and SSI payments: Dates, double checks and the 2026 COLA increase]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-04/december-social-security-and-ssi-payments-dates-double-checks-and-the-2026-cola-increase.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-04/december-social-security-and-ssi-payments-dates-double-checks-and-the-2026-cola-increase.htmlThu, 04 Dec 2025 15:35:22 +0000Around 74 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits, and another seven million on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help cover their monthly expenses. As the holiday season approaches, the payment schedule is particularly relevant for retirees, people with disabilities, and low-income households. December is also a month with several exceptions to the usual payment schedule, and this year, many beneficiaries will receive two payments due to the distribution of federal holidays.

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]]>JJ Gouin<![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. is approaching: Date, time, and performing artists]]>https://english.elpais.com/sports/2025-12-03/the-2026-world-cup-draw-in-washington-dc-is-approaching-date-time-and-performing-artists.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/sports/2025-12-03/the-2026-world-cup-draw-in-washington-dc-is-approaching-date-time-and-performing-artists.htmlWed, 03 Dec 2025 16:41:16 +0000The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will determine the matches to be played during the tournament — to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada — will take place in Washington, D.C. Originally, the event was to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, as it was in 1994, according to reports. However, plans changed after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened and asked Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, to move the event to the nation’s capital.

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]]>Azael Rodriguez<![CDATA[42 million people could lose SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-22/42-million-people-will-lose-snap-benefits-if-the-government-shutdown-continues.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-22/42-million-people-will-lose-snap-benefits-if-the-government-shutdown-continues.htmlWed, 22 Oct 2025 10:28:27 +0000The government shutdown has become the second longest in history. This has increased uncertainty about one of the country’s most important social protection programs: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program helps approximately 42 million Americans who depend on it every month to receive food. Authorities warn that benefits could be suspended or significantly delayed in November if Congress and the White House do not reach an agreement on funding soon.

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]]>Allison Dinner<![CDATA[‘No Kings’ protests against Trump on October 18: What you need to know ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-17/no-kings-protests-against-trump-on-october-18-what-you-need-to-know.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-17/no-kings-protests-against-trump-on-october-18-what-you-need-to-know.htmlFri, 17 Oct 2025 10:28:50 +0000Millions of protesters will gather across the United States on Saturday, October 18, for the next round of No Kings protests against the Trump administration and what protesters describe as its authoritarian governing style. Currently, some 2,500 events are confirmed in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and several cities around the world, making it one of the largest coordinated protest movements in U.S. history.

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]]>Nam Y. Huh<![CDATA[The Insurrection Act: How it has been used before and why Trump wants to invoke it now]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-07/the-insurrection-act-how-it-has-been-used-before-and-why-trump-wants-to-invoke-it-now.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-07/the-insurrection-act-how-it-has-been-used-before-and-why-trump-wants-to-invoke-it-now.htmlTue, 07 Oct 2025 17:42:40 +0000The Insurrection Act of 1807 is one of the most controversial statutes in the United States. For more than two centuries, it has allowed presidents to deploy the Armed Forces on domestic soil to enforce the law in times of insurrection, rebellion, or widespread civil unrest. Now, President Donald Trump has said he could invoke the legislation in response to protests against his immigration policy in several Democratic-governed cities, where he has sought to deploy elements of the National Guard.

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]]>Ethan Swope<![CDATA[Apple pulls ICEBlock app under pressure from Trump administration ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-03/apple-pulls-iceblock-app-under-pressure-from-trump-administration.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-03/apple-pulls-iceblock-app-under-pressure-from-trump-administration.htmlFri, 03 Oct 2025 18:17:09 +0000Apple has removed ICEBlock, a controversial app that allowed users to anonymously report sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, following direct pressure from the Trump administration. The removal comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the Department of Justice had contacted the tech giant to demand the app’s removal.

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]]><![CDATA[New Florida laws taking effect October 1]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-01/new-florida-laws-taking-effect-october-1.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-10-01/new-florida-laws-taking-effect-october-1.htmlWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:30:02 +0000On Wednesday, October 1, Florida residents will see nearly 30 new laws take effect that will change existing legislation in various areas: from business and housing taxes to animal welfare, mental health, and drone use. Below is an explanation of the most relevant laws.

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]]>Phil Sears<![CDATA[US government shutdown: What does it mean, and what impact could it have? ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-30/us-government-shutdown-what-does-it-mean-and-what-impact-could-it-have.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-30/us-government-shutdown-what-does-it-mean-and-what-impact-could-it-have.htmlTue, 30 Sep 2025 08:44:38 +0000The United States is once again facing the possibility of a government shutdown as Congress remains deadlocked over federal funding. If lawmakers and the White House fail to reach an agreement before Tuesday night’s deadline, much of the federal government will shut down. Here’s an explanation of what a shutdown means, which services will continue, and how it could affect daily life.

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]]>garrykosoff<![CDATA[Migrants locked up alone for 38 consecutive days on average: ICE increasingly uses isolation as punishment]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-21/migrants-locked-up-alone-for-38-consecutive-days-on-average-ice-increasingly-uses-isolation-as-punishment.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-21/migrants-locked-up-alone-for-38-consecutive-days-on-average-ice-increasingly-uses-isolation-as-punishment.htmlSun, 21 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000The use of isolation in detention centers is on the rise under the second Trump administration. According to a report published by the nonprofit organization Physicians for Human Rights, thousands of immigrants have been placed in solitary confinement since the Biden administration took office in 2021, and in recent months the practice has multiplied, despite the risks to the mental health of detainees. It was also found that during the first three months of 2025, vulnerable individuals were held in isolation for periods of more than twice as long as when ICE first began publishing statistics: 38 consecutive days in early 2025 compared to 14 days in late 2021. The agency defines as “vulnerable” those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or elderly; who suffer from serious mental disorders or illnesses; who are at risk of harm due to their identity; or who are victims of sexual assault or abuse.

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]]>Ross D. Franklin<![CDATA[Mexican Independence Day events canceled across the United States ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-12/mexican-independence-day-events-canceled-across-the-united-states.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-12/mexican-independence-day-events-canceled-across-the-united-states.htmlFri, 12 Sep 2025 10:46:11 +0000Fear of arrests and deportations driven by the Trump administration’s immigration policy has caused Latino communities in some states to cancel celebrations for the upcoming Mexican Independence Day. A few months ago, around Cinco de Mayo (another popular Mexican holiday celebrated across the United States), organizers also canceled parades, parties, and events due to fears that Latinos, especially undocumented immigrants, could be detained and arrested by immigration authorities.

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]]>Carolyn Kaster<![CDATA[What we know about Midway Blitz, the federal immigration operation in Chicago]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-11/what-we-know-about-midway-blitz-the-federal-immigration-operation-in-chicago.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-11/what-we-know-about-midway-blitz-the-federal-immigration-operation-in-chicago.htmlThu, 11 Sep 2025 09:34:36 +0000After weeks of threats, the Trump administration launched “Operation Midway Blitz” on Monday, in which federal agents will intensify immigration control measures in Chicago, Illinois. The city, considered a “sanctuary” due to its policies on the treatment of undocumented immigrants, has reaffirmed that it will not cooperate with the operation and will seek to protect communities that may be at risk.

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]]>Erin Hooley<![CDATA[The costly failure of the CBP Home self-deportation app ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-09/the-costly-failure-of-the-cbp-home-self-deportation-app.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-09/the-costly-failure-of-the-cbp-home-self-deportation-app.htmlTue, 09 Sep 2025 12:57:25 +0000Six months have passed since the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched its campaign to encourage what they named as self-deportation. One of its first actions was to change the CBP One app—created by the Biden administration so that asylum seekers could get an appointment at the border to enter the country legally—to one called CBP Home, which includes a tool for immigrants who are in the country illegally to “self-deport”: that is, to leave the country voluntarily in order to potentially receive supposed benefits for future re-entry into the United States.

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]]>Carolyn Van Houten<![CDATA[Trump administration sues Boston in the latest escalation of its confrontation with sanctuary cities]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/trump-administration-sues-boston-in-the-latest-escalation-of-its-confrontation-with-sanctuary-cities.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/trump-administration-sues-boston-in-the-latest-escalation-of-its-confrontation-with-sanctuary-cities.htmlFri, 05 Sep 2025 18:32:34 +0000The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the city of Boston as part of its nationwide campaign against sanctuary city policies, which limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit, announced Thursday afternoon, names Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the city, the Boston Police Department, and Police Commissioner Michael Cox as defendants.

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]]>Rod Lamkey<![CDATA[Graphite, the Israeli spyware acquired by ICE]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/graphite-the-israeli-spyware-acquired-by-ice.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/graphite-the-israeli-spyware-acquired-by-ice.htmlFri, 05 Sep 2025 12:18:36 +0000The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has reactivated a $2 million contract with Paragon Solutions, an Israeli-founded spyware company whose products can hack any cell phone. The agreement includes a fully configured software package, including licensing, hardware, training, and ongoing maintenance.

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]]>Anadolu<![CDATA[ICE’s $1,000-a-day fines pressure immigrants to self-deport]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-03/ices-1000-a-day-fines-pressure-immigrants-to-self-deport.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-03/ices-1000-a-day-fines-pressure-immigrants-to-self-deport.htmlWed, 03 Sep 2025 08:23:37 +0000The Trump administration has launched an initiative to collect more than $6 billion in fines from immigrants who have remained in the country despite receiving deportation orders. These fines, issued under the president’s new immigration policy, represent a financial expansion of immigration enforcement beyond deportations.

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]]>OLGA FEDOROVA<![CDATA[Labor Day 2025 in the United States: History, parades, and what will be closed]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-31/labor-day-2025-in-the-united-states-history-parades-and-what-will-be-closed.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-31/labor-day-2025-in-the-united-states-history-parades-and-what-will-be-closed.htmlSun, 31 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000Labor Day is a holiday that honors American workers, their struggles, and their contributions, while also marking the unofficial end of summer. This year, the holiday falls on Monday, September 1, 2025, and, as always, brings with it a mix of traditions, closures, and celebrations across the country.

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]]>New York Daily News<![CDATA[New Texas laws that will take effect on September 1]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-29/new-texas-laws-that-will-take-effect-on-september-1.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-29/new-texas-laws-that-will-take-effect-on-september-1.htmlFri, 29 Aug 2025 17:21:29 +0000Around 750 new laws will come into effect in Texas on September 1, bringing radical changes to daily life, while the state faces criticism for manipulating electoral districts. Governor Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills in June, reflecting the state’s current priorities in school choice, public safety, infrastructure, and cultural policy. Below are the most relevant ones and some that have generated controversy.

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]]>Sergio Flores<![CDATA[ICE adopts new measures to meet Trump administration’s goals]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-27/ice-adopts-new-measures-to-meet-trump-administration-goals.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-27/ice-adopts-new-measures-to-meet-trump-administration-goals.htmlWed, 27 Aug 2025 17:25:36 +0000Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is undergoing its largest expansion to date, with the goal of carrying out U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambitious deportation agenda. Backed by $76.5 billion in new funding approved by Congress — nearly ten times its previous annual budget — ICE is working on new contracts, shortening training times, and delivering combat gear to new agents. At the same time, concerns are growing about its tactics for detaining and transporting people accused of being undocumented immigrants.

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]]>Caitlin O'Hara<![CDATA[More than half of Latinos in the United States believe the American Dream is dying ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-26/more-than-half-of-latinos-in-the-united-states-believe-the-american-dream-is-dying.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-26/more-than-half-of-latinos-in-the-united-states-believe-the-american-dream-is-dying.htmlTue, 26 Aug 2025 15:20:21 +0000For a long time, the American Dream has been a fundamental pillar of immigrant optimism in the United States, especially among Latinos. But after decades of being at the forefront of that dream, it seems that the idea that anyone, regardless of their origin, can achieve success, prosperity, and social mobility through hard work and opportunities in that country is disappearing at a rapid pace. Results published this month in the 2025 Hispanic Sentiment Study conducted by the Nielsen analytics company between March and April show that faith in this ideal has reached its lowest point since the survey began in 2018, with nearly half of Hispanics saying the dream is disappearing or no longer exists.

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]]>Damian Dovarganes<![CDATA[Trump administration will deny immigration applications over ‘anti-American’ views]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-21/trump-administration-will-deny-immigration-applications-over-anti-american-views.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-21/trump-administration-will-deny-immigration-applications-over-anti-american-views.htmlThu, 21 Aug 2025 20:23:57 +0000The Trump administration has unveiled a new, broad immigration policy that directs U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials to more thoroughly screen applicants for green cards, work permits, parole, and certain visas. Specifically, the directive seeks evidence of “anti-American” opinions or associations when deciding whether to grant immigration benefits.

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]]>Robert Nickelsberg<![CDATA[US citizenship applicants now face broader requirements to prove ‘good moral character’]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-20/us-citizenship-applicants-now-face-broader-requirements-to-prove-good-moral-character.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-20/us-citizenship-applicants-now-face-broader-requirements-to-prove-good-moral-character.htmlWed, 20 Aug 2025 11:51:21 +0000Changes continue that could affect how many people obtain U.S. citizenship. Now, the Donald Trump administration has placed greater emphasis on the requirement of “good moral character” for naturalization. This concept has long been a key part of U.S. immigration law, and the administration’s new directive broadens its scope, raising concerns that the citizenship process will become more subjective and restrictive for hundreds of thousands of immigrants each year.

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]]>Robert Nickelsberg<![CDATA[What is the DC Home Rule Act that Trump used to ‘take control’ of Washington, D.C.?]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-12/what-is-the-dc-home-rule-act-that-trump-used-to-take-control-of-washington-dc.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-12/what-is-the-dc-home-rule-act-that-trump-used-to-take-control-of-washington-dc.htmlTue, 12 Aug 2025 10:14:17 +0000President Donald Trump’s unprecedented decision to place the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control has put the spotlight on a 50-year-old law governing the relationship between the federal government and the District: the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

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]]>J. Scott Applewhite<![CDATA[The Trump administration is preparing new detention centers inspired by Alligator Alcatraz]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-08/the-trump-administration-is-preparing-new-detention-centers-inspired-by-alligator-alcatraz.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-08/the-trump-administration-is-preparing-new-detention-centers-inspired-by-alligator-alcatraz.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2025 10:23:50 +0000The Trump administration is aiming to expand its migrant detention system and, to that end, plans to open several centers across the country modeled after the controversial Alligator Alcatraz in Florida’s Everglades. This was confirmed this week by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The senior official added that she is considering several locations for these facilities, but that she is primarily looking for them to be near airports, as Alligator Alcatraz is, to make it easier to deport detainees.

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]]>Rebecca Blackwell<![CDATA[DACA recipients will lose their health insurance this month: What you need to know]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-07/daca-recipients-will-lose-their-health-insurance-this-month-what-you-need-to-know.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-08-07/daca-recipients-will-lose-their-health-insurance-this-month-what-you-need-to-know.htmlWed, 06 Aug 2025 09:28:06 +0000Starting August 25, more than 11,000 beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program across the United States will lose access to affordable healthcare. This follows a change in Trump administration regulations that eliminates their eligibility for insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace and Basic Health Programs (BHP). This measure affects thousands of so-called dreamers — undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children — and represents a setback in the Biden era’s efforts to expand health coverage.

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]]>The Washington Post<![CDATA[Changes to student loans in August: SAVE interest rates are back]]>https://english.elpais.com/education/2025-08-01/changes-to-student-loans-in-august-save-interest-rates-are-back.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/education/2025-08-01/changes-to-student-loans-in-august-save-interest-rates-are-back.htmlFri, 01 Aug 2025 12:37:36 +0000A major change is coming to student loans. At the beginning of August, around eight million borrowers will once again see interest accrue on their loans, as more than a year of relief provided by the Biden administration’s Save a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan comes to an end.

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]]>Joy Asico-Smith<![CDATA[Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: What is the disease linked to Shane Devon Tamura, the New York shooter?]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2025-07-30/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-what-is-the-disease-linked-to-shane-devon-tamura-the-new-york-shooter.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2025-07-30/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-what-is-the-disease-linked-to-shane-devon-tamura-the-new-york-shooter.htmlWed, 30 Jul 2025 13:49:16 +0000The man who opened fire in an office building in Manhattan was seeking to attack the headquarters of the National Football League (NFL) and had a note stating that he suffered from CTE, a degenerative brain disease that can cause behavioral changes in those who have it and often affects football players. Shane Devon Tamura drove across the country with a semi-automatic rifle and then carried out a mass shooting.

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]]>Surveillance Camera<![CDATA[Medicaid under Trump’s new law: how it will affect migrants and people with disabilities]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2025-07-27/medicaid-under-trumps-new-law-how-it-will-affect-migrants-and-people-with-disabilities.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2025-07-27/medicaid-under-trumps-new-law-how-it-will-affect-migrants-and-people-with-disabilities.htmlSun, 27 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000Despite President Donald Trump’s team claiming otherwise, experts say his One Big Beautiful Bill will have devastating effects on the health of millions. With cuts of nearly $1 trillion to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) over the next decade, and potential repercussions for Medicare on the horizon, the law could cause more than 16 million Americans to lose their health coverage, especially among low-income, disabled, and rural populations.

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]]>Godofredo A. Vásquez<![CDATA[Tax-free weekend: what are the dates for each state and what products are included?]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-25/tax-free-weekend-what-are-the-dates-for-each-state-and-what-products-are-included.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-25/tax-free-weekend-what-are-the-dates-for-each-state-and-what-products-are-included.htmlFri, 25 Jul 2025 19:15:55 +0000Tax-free weekends are periods that usually last a few days, during which participating states exempt certain categories of items from state sales tax. These “tax holidays,” as they are also called, are usually scheduled at the end of summer, before the start of the school year, to help families save money on essential purchases such as school supplies, clothing, and electronic devices like computers. In some states, it focuses on disaster preparedness with products such as hurricane supplies or outdoor equipment such as firearms or hunting gear.

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]]>Allen J. Schaben<![CDATA[The new cost for asylum applications and other immigration procedures under Trump’s law]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-25/the-new-cost-for-asylum-applications-and-other-immigration-procedures-under-trumps-law.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-25/the-new-cost-for-asylum-applications-and-other-immigration-procedures-under-trumps-law.htmlFri, 25 Jul 2025 16:19:10 +0000The costs of entering the United States have increased. First, a new (and not inexpensive) fee was established for non-immigrant visas, and now asylum applications, work permits, and other special licenses will be more expensive, affecting thousands of people who want to leave their countries and seek protection or work temporarily in the United States.

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]]>John Moore<![CDATA[Student loans have new rules: Here’s how they will change starting this year]]>https://english.elpais.com/education/2025-07-23/student-loans-have-new-rules-heres-how-they-will-change-starting-this-year.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/education/2025-07-23/student-loans-have-new-rules-heres-how-they-will-change-starting-this-year.htmlWed, 23 Jul 2025 14:15:50 +0000Among the many provisions of the new tax and public spending bill signed by President Donald Trump (the Big, Beautiful Bill), there are significant changes to the federal student loan system. These will affect both current borrowers and those planning to apply for loans in the future. One of the most immediate effects is the elimination of most existing repayment plans. As a result, nearly half a million borrowers could see their monthly payments increase significantly.

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]]>Nathan Howard<![CDATA[Tax breaks and other support measures in Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” that will apply from 2025]]>https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-07-19/tax-breaks-and-other-support-measures-in-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-that-will-apply-from-2025.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-07-19/tax-breaks-and-other-support-measures-in-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-that-will-apply-from-2025.htmlSat, 19 Jul 2025 15:06:09 +0000The controversial tax reform known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by former President Donald Trump on July 4, will radically transform the way Americans file their taxes starting in the 2025 tax year. Although based on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, this new legislation introduces a combination of expanded deductions, new tax benefits, and the elimination of some credits, which will affect families, workers, retirees, and small business owners. Here are some of the most important points for the next tax year.

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]]>Eduardo Munoz<![CDATA[The Trump-Epstein files controversy, explained ]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-18/the-trump-epstein-files-controversy-explained.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-18/the-trump-epstein-files-controversy-explained.htmlFri, 18 Jul 2025 11:27:34 +0000The blind loyalty of some Donald Trump supporters seems to have reached a limit. After Pam Bondi’s DOJ and the president announced that the investigation into deceased felon Jeffrey Epstein had not found the rumored “client list” with the names of individuals who allegedly obtained sexual services from minors, and that the financier had taken his own life, the MAGA sphere has turned against the administration and is demanding answers about the case. Especially after it was revealed that the Epstein prison video footage they released had a couple of minutes cut out, and that it was not the unedited material they had claimed it to be.

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]]>Davidoff Studios Photography<![CDATA[A new day of protests against Trump is expected to fill US streets on Thursday under the slogan ‘Good Trouble Lives On’]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-17/a-new-day-of-protests-against-trump-is-expected-to-fill-us-streets-on-thursday-under-the-slogan-good-trouble-lives-on.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-17/a-new-day-of-protests-against-trump-is-expected-to-fill-us-streets-on-thursday-under-the-slogan-good-trouble-lives-on.htmlThu, 17 Jul 2025 10:31:02 +0000Protests against various policies of the Donald Trump administration continue. “Good Trouble Lives On” is the name of a day of protests that seeks to draw tens of thousands of people to march against cuts at the federal level, mass deportations and the attack on voting rights. It will take place this Thursday, July 17, in cities across the United States.

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]]>Noah Berger<![CDATA[How much a US tourist visa costs (and the price increase for 2026) ]]>https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-07-16/how-much-a-us-tourist-visa-costs-and-the-price-increase-for-2026.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-07-16/how-much-a-us-tourist-visa-costs-and-the-price-increase-for-2026.htmlWed, 16 Jul 2025 11:51:42 +0000Non-immigrant visas will increase in price, affecting thousands of people seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis. Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” which has already been passed by the Senate, introduces a new “visa integrity fee” that will raise the price for most non-immigrant visas, such as tourist, student, and work visas, and will take effect in 2026.

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]]>AlxeyPnferov<![CDATA[The wait to replace a Green Card increases by 1,000%]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-15/the-wait-to-replace-a-green-card-increases-by-1000.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-15/the-wait-to-replace-a-green-card-increases-by-1000.htmlTue, 15 Jul 2025 08:08:56 +0000The U.S. immigration system is facing a historic crisis. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, the backlog of immigration cases has skyrocketed to 11 billion, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This includes Green Card renewals, visa applications, asylum applications, and work permits. This is the largest immigration backlog in U.S. history, leaving millions of applicants in legal limbo.

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]]>Epoxydude<![CDATA[Daddy Yankee comes out of retirement with ‘Sonríele,’ a Christian song]]>https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-10/daddy-yankee-comes-out-of-retirement-with-sonriele-a-christian-song.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-10/daddy-yankee-comes-out-of-retirement-with-sonriele-a-christian-song.htmlThu, 10 Jul 2025 16:21:04 +0000Daddy Yankee’s story seemed to be over. In December 2023, after a career spanning just over 30 years, the Big Boss confirmed his retirement from the music industry and gave a final concert in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, now Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, 49, has announced his return with a new song — quite different from his greatest hits — and under a new name.

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]]>Mark Sutton - Formula 1<![CDATA[Measles cases in the United States reach highest point in 33 years: What you need to know]]>https://english.elpais.com/health/2025-07-10/measles-cases-in-the-united-states-reach-highest-point-in-33-years-what-you-need-to-know.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/health/2025-07-10/measles-cases-in-the-united-states-reach-highest-point-in-33-years-what-you-need-to-know.htmlThu, 10 Jul 2025 09:38:08 +0000It is a worrying setback in the advances made in public health: the United States has recorded the highest number of annual measles cases in 33 years. By early July 2025, at least 1.281 confirmed cases had been reported in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Innovation in Outbreak Response (CORI). The outbreak, which is the worst since 1992, has caused at least three deaths and more than 150 hospitalizations, almost all among unvaccinated people.

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]]>ANNIE RICE<![CDATA[America Party: What we know about the party Elon Musk wants to create]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-09/america-party-what-we-know-about-the-party-elon-musk-wants-to-create.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-09/america-party-what-we-know-about-the-party-elon-musk-wants-to-create.htmlWed, 09 Jul 2025 10:15:52 +0000Democrats and Republicans. Although the United States political system is not officially bipartisan and there are multiple parties, historically only these two have held the majority of power. Now, the billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who was a strong ally of President Donald Trump during his campaign and first months in office—until he fell out with the Republican leader and quit his administration—has expressed interest in founding a new political party to break that reality.

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]]><![CDATA[2025 Club World Cup Semifinals: Where to watch in the United States]]>https://english.elpais.com/sports/2025-07-08/2025-club-world-cup-semifinals-where-to-watch-in-the-united-states.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/sports/2025-07-08/2025-club-world-cup-semifinals-where-to-watch-in-the-united-states.htmlTue, 08 Jul 2025 09:48:20 +0000The new format of the Club World Cup has resulted in a tournament that has exceeded expectations. Contrary to expectations, and to the surprise of many, the clubs that participated and those still in contention have taken the competition very seriously, which could take on a similar importance to the FIFA World Cup.

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]]>Jeenah Moon<![CDATA[2025 Gold Cup final Mexico vs. United States: Where to watch the match]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-06/2025-gold-cup-final-mexico-vs-united-states-where-to-watch-the-match.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-06/2025-gold-cup-final-mexico-vs-united-states-where-to-watch-the-match.htmlSun, 06 Jul 2025 02:12:09 +0000North America’s fiercest soccer rivalry enters another crucial chapter this Sunday. The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup will be decided in a classic showdown that will once again pit the two most important teams in the confederation, the United States and Mexico, against each other. . An electric atmosphere is expected in the stands at NRG Stadium in Houston, fueled not only by passion for the sport but also by the current political and social climate in the host country.

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]]>John Dorton/ISI Photos<![CDATA[Fourth of July in California: Cancellations due to ICE fears, and where celebrations will still take place]]>https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-03/fourth-of-july-in-california-cancellations-due-to-ice-fears-and-where-celebrations-will-still-take-place.htmlhttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-03/fourth-of-july-in-california-cancellations-due-to-ice-fears-and-where-celebrations-will-still-take-place.htmlThu, 03 Jul 2025 15:12:15 +0000It will be an Independence Day marked with fear. Although the Fourth of July is just around the corner, many people in California will not be celebrating due to the threat of arrests and deportations that have been taking place for months and continue under the Trump administration’s new immigration policy. Cities have canceled traditional celebrations to avoid putting their residents at risk, demonstrating the level of fear that exists among both citizens and local officials.

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