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The Cost to Become a US Citizen Is Increasing
The Cost to Become a US Citizen , Is Increasing.
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), fees
associated with gaining American citizenship
will increase on April 1, 'The Hill' reports.
USCIS conducted a comprehensive biennial fee
review and determined that current fees do
not recover the full cost of providing
adjudication and naturalization services, Department of Homeland Security, via announcement.
DHS is adjusting the fee schedule
to fully recover costs and
maintain adequate service, Department of Homeland Security, via announcement.
Submitting an Application for Naturalization
(N-400) will be $725, up from $640.
If biometric work is required,
the price will be $760.
The overall price for submitting the
"green card" packet, which includes everything required for legal permanent status, will increase from $1,760 to $3,005.
The USCIS' new guidelines also
expand eligibility for lower rates.
The cost of the N-400 form will only rise from
$320 to $380 for those who earn "below 400% of
the federal poverty guideline," 'The Hill' reports.
.
In 2023, the USCIS says that it
welcomed over 878,500 new citizens
Biden Wonāt Drop Out of Race , After Shaky Debate Performance, Campaign Official Says.
President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27.
President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27.
According to a CNN flash poll,
67% of viewers said Trump won the debate.
According to a CNN flash poll,
67% of viewers said Trump won the debate.
Biden's performance was noticeably concerning. .
One former Biden aide found themselves asking, āWhat did he just say?
This is crazy,ā Politico reports. .
When the president wasn't speaking incoherently, he was standing with his mouth agape and staring into the distance, prompting many Democrats to call for a new presidential candidate, 'The Hill' reports. .
My job right now is to be really honest.
Joe Biden had one thing he had to do
tonight. And he didnāt do it, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC .
He had one thing he had to accomplish.
And that was reassure America that
he was up to the job at his age.
And he failed at that tonight, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC .
Biden needs to drop out.
No question about it, Prominent Biden campaign donor, via Politico.
But Seth Schuster, Biden's campaign
spokesperson, said in a text message,
"Of course he's not dropping out," 'The Hill' reports. .
Even though Biden intends to stay in the race,
if things don't go his way, there are six people who
could potentially take his place, 'The Guardian' reports. .
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips
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Judge Blocks $30 Billion , Visa, Mastercard , āSwipe Feeā Settlement.
Federal Judge Margo Brodie rejected the $30 billion antitrust settlement on June 25, 'The Hill' reports. .
In March, Visa and Mastercard agreed
to limit interchange fees that retailers
who accept their cards are charged. .
The companies said they would reduce swipe fees for at least three years by a minimum of 4 basis points.
They also agreed to "cap their fees at 2023 levels
for the next five years," 'The Hill' reports. .
Retail industry groups criticized the proposed settlement since it would only provide temporary relief to a larger problem. .
Thankfully, the judge made the right
call in recognizing what a bad deal
this would have been for Main Street
merchants and their customers. , Christopher Jones, member of the executive committee
of the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), via 'The Hill'.
Itās extremely unusual for a judge to
reject a settlement at the preliminary
stage, so this shows how far Visa and
Mastercardās proposal missed the mark, Christopher Jones, member of the executive committee
of the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), via 'The Hill'.
The average swipe fee that retailers
pay is 2.24%, but it can go up to 4%,
according to the National Retail Federation.
The credit card payment market
has been broken for decades. , The Retail Industry Leaders Association, via 'The Hill'.
Leading retailers are grateful that
Judge Brodie saw through the facade
of the proposed settlement.., The Retail Industry Leaders Association, via 'The Hill'.
... and understood that it would not
provide the meaningful change that is
needed to correct the competitive
imbalance in the interchange ecosystem, The Retail Industry Leaders Association, via 'The Hill'.
Retailers have also called on lawmakers to pass the Credit Card Competition Act.
Supporters claim that the bill would break
up Visa and Mastercard's dominance
and allow for more competition
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Voters Donāt Think Kamala Harris Could Win , an Election as Democratic Nominee, Survey Finds.
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
But what if she received a Democratic presidential candidate nomination?.
According to a Politico/Morning
Consult poll released on June 12, .
only a third of voters think Vice President Harris could win an election as a Democratic presidential nominee, 'The Hill' reports. .
14% of voters thought her chances of becoming president would be very likely.
while 20% think she'd be
only somewhat likely to win.
37% said it's not at all likely
that she would win. .
Meanwhile, 21% said they'd want Harris to be the Democratic nominee if Biden wasn't running.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
Over 40% were unsure or indifferent. .
The poll also determined "that 42%
have a very unfavorable impression" of
both Harris and Biden, 'The Hill' reports
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Donald Trump Wants , to End Taxes on Tips.
While speaking at a rally in Las Vegas on June 9,
Trump said the "first thing" he'll do if reelected president
is stop tips from being taxed, 'The Hill' reports. .
For those hotel workers and people that
get tips, youāre going to be very happy.
Because when I get to office, we are
going to not charge taxes on tips. , Donald Trump, via statement.
Weāre not going to do it, and
weāre going to do that right away,
first thing in office, because itās
been a point of contention
for years and years and years, Donald Trump, via statement.
And you do a great job of service, you
take care of people and I think itās going
to be something that really is deserved, Donald Trump, via statement.
Congressional approval would be necessary
to make those changes, 'The Hill' reports.
Trumpās 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Cut Act (TCJA) expires next year, .
but if he's reelected and if Republicans
end up with a majority in Congress, .
his previous policies could
easily be extended and amended. .
Trump went on to attack
President Biden's policies on Truth Social.
Trump went on to attack
President Biden's policies on Truth Social.
Crooked Joe Biden has taken the totally
opposite approach, trying to TAX more
and more of their Tips, even hiring
88,000 IRS Agents to collect! , Donald Trump, via Truth Social.
Hopefully Rank and File Union Members,
Union Leadership itself, and Workers all
over the Country, both Union and Non-Union,
will support Donald J. Trump, , Donald Trump, via Truth Social.
... because Iām NO TALK AND ALL ACTION!
TRUMP KEEPS HIS PROMISES, AND STANDS
WITH OUR GREAT WORKERS. PROMISES
MADE, PROMISES KEPT!, Donald Trump, via Truth Social.
Meanwhile, the Culinary Workes Union Local 226 in Las Vegas scoffed at Trump's promises.
Relief is definitely needed for tip earners, but
Nevada workers are smart enough to know the
difference between real solutions and wild
campaign promises from a convicted felon. , Culinary Union Secretary Treasurer Ted Pappageorge, via statement
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A failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally exposed critical Secret Service failures. The bullet grazed Trump's ear, killing one and wounding two before the gunman was neutralized. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas acknowledged the lapse, calling for an independent review. The incident raised serious questions about security protocols, especially as the shooter accessed a police staging area. This event has sparked congressional demands for investigation.
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Border Arrests Fall Over 40% , Since Biden Suspended Asylum Processing.
The Homeland Security Department made the announcement on June 26, NPR reports. .
Average daily arrests that the
Border Patrol has made over a week-long period have dropped below 2,400.
That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5.
That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5.
However, arrests need to drop to the
1,500 mark before asylum processing can resume.
Still, the current data marks the lowest number
of arrests since Jan. 17, 2021, NPR reports. .
Last week, President Biden touted a 25% decrease
in border arrests since the order took effect, .
which means they've
dropped a lot more since then.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has called the executive order a "tremendous success.".
We indeed have seen a tremendous
success early on, and I should emphasize
that it is early on in our implementation
of the presidentās proclamation and
our accompanying regulation, Alejandro Mayorkas, to CNN.
Mayorkas will address border enforcement
efforts in Tuscon, Arizona, on June 26.
The area has served as "the busiest corridor for illegal crossings" recently, NPR reports.
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