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Student Loan Relief: How Some Companies Are Letting Employees Convert PTO into Payments?
19Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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Student Loan Relief: How Some Companies Are Letting Employees Convert PTO into Payments?

Some companies are introducing a new approach to help employees tackle their student loans: exchanging unused paid time off (PTO) for cash. This shift reflects changing workplace benefits and the increasing financial pressure felt by millions of American workers who are juggling student debt. Why It Matters? Over 40 million Americans currently have federal student loans, with more than 10% believed to be in default. The recent end of the pandemic-era pause on federal student loan payments has already triggered an increase in loan delinquencies, defaults, and credit score drops. The Department of Education (ED) has warned that millions of borrowers could face wage garnishment unless Congress or regulatory bodies intervene further. As loan payments resume, many borrowers are fee...
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Trump’s Crackdown on International Students: What’s Really Behind the Sudden Shift in Policy?
19Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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Trump’s Crackdown on International Students: What’s Really Behind the Sudden Shift in Policy?

The United States has long been a top destination for international students. Every year, thousands of young people from around the world come to the U.S. to pursue higher education, bringing with them different cultures, skills, and fresh perspectives. In total, there are around 1.5 million international students currently in the country. But in recent years, especially during Donald Trump’s presidency, this group has been facing serious challenges. His administration’s actions have created fear, uncertainty, and confusion among these students, many of whom now feel less welcome in the country they once saw as full of opportunity. Recently, the Trump administration began taking strict steps against international students, with hundreds of them reportedly losing their student vi...
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The GOP’s Day of Reckoning: How Internal Chaos Is Tearing the Republican Party Apart?
19Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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The GOP’s Day of Reckoning: How Internal Chaos Is Tearing the Republican Party Apart?

The Republican Party, long a dominant force in American politics, is now confronting a pivotal moment. Despite securing a political "trifecta"—control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives—following Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory, the GOP faces internal divisions, legal challenges, and growing public skepticism that threaten its cohesion and future trajectory.​ A Fractured Coalition Trump's decisive 2024 win, marked by 312 Electoral College votes and victories in key swing states like Arizona, Georgia, and Wisconsin, solidified his influence over the GOP. This triumph, however, has deepened rifts within the party. The Freedom Caucus, once a bastion of conservative ideology, experienced leadership upheaval when Chair Bob Good lost his primary to a Trum...
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Trump’s Second Term: The Rise of Self-Deportation Among Immigrants in the U.S
19Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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Trump’s Second Term: The Rise of Self-Deportation Among Immigrants in the U.S

Celeste left Peru for the U.S. when she was just 19, overstaying her tourist visa. She studied graphic design back home but couldn’t find work in her field without the right papers. So, she took up cleaning hotel rooms and offices in Los Angeles to make ends meet. Over the years, she built a life, made friends, and even enrolled in courses at a community college. She paid her taxes, hoping for a chance to legalize her status one day. But as time passed and reforms that could have helped her gain legal status never materialized, Celeste watched as her American dream slowly unraveled. When President Trump began his second term, her fears grew. The news reports of undocumented immigrants being deported, often in humiliating conditions, left her feeling vulnerable. The idea of being...
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Immigrants at Risk: Who Will Be Affected If Social Security Is Eliminated in the U.S.?
19Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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Immigrants at Risk: Who Will Be Affected If Social Security Is Eliminated in the U.S.?

The recent decision by the Trump administration to deactivate the Social Security numbers of over 6,000 legal immigrants has raised major concerns. These individuals, who are now marked as deceased in federal records, are facing severe challenges in maintaining their financial and legal identities. Critics have called this action a "digital assassination," and human rights activists have condemned it as an extreme measure targeting people who are legally residing in the US under previous immigration programs. Without their Social Security numbers, these immigrants are struggling to perform basic tasks, such as opening bank accounts, accessing public benefits, or completing essential legal processes. The administration justifies this move as part of its broader immigration po...
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Justice Kagan Rejects Emergency Appeal, Family Ordered to Report to Immigration Authorities
18Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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Justice Kagan Rejects Emergency Appeal, Family Ordered to Report to Immigration Authorities

On Wednesday, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied an emergency appeal from four Mexican nationals who were facing deportation. The appeal sought a temporary block on their removal so that they could file a formal petition for review. Justice Kagan made her decision without comment and did not refer the matter to her colleagues on the Supreme Court. The petitioners, including Fabian Lagunas Espinoza, Maria Angelica Flores Ulloa, and their two sons, were ordered to report to immigration authorities on April 17. Their legal team argued that the family would face violent retaliation from drug cartels if sent back to Mexico. According to their court filing, the family fled Guerrero, Mexico, in 2021 after they were threatened by members of the Los Rojos cartel. The petition rev...
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Trump’s Latest Supreme Court Win Has Americans Asking: Is Our Constitution at Risk?
18Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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Trump’s Latest Supreme Court Win Has Americans Asking: Is Our Constitution at Risk?

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has granted a temporary administrative stay, allowing the Trump administration to pause the reinstatement of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) member Cathy Harris. Both Wilcox and Harris were dismissed by President Donald Trump earlier in 2025. They have since filed legal challenges, claiming their dismissals were unlawful. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 7-4 in favor of restoring Wilcox and Harris, referencing the landmark Humphreys Executor v. United States case. This decision established a precedent that restricts the president’s power to remove members of independent agencies without just cause. The ruling led the Trump administration to file ...
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Vice President J.D. Vance Criticized for Ignoring Supreme Court Ruling on Deportation
17Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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Vice President J.D. Vance Criticized for Ignoring Supreme Court Ruling on Deportation

Vice President J.D. Vance is facing heavy backlash after defending the Trump administration’s controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was sent to a harsh prison in El Salvador, even after the Supreme Court ruled against it. On Tuesday, Vance took to the social media site X (formerly Twitter) to argue that the administration's handling of the case didn’t violate due process, despite a unanimous 9-0 ruling from the Supreme Court. His remarks, seen by many as dismissive of basic constitutional rights, have sparked outrage across political and legal circles. In his post, Vance said, “To say the administration must observe 'due process' is to beg the question: what process is due is a function of our resources, the public interest, the status of the accu...
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James Brolin Reveals a Mattress Is the Secret Behind His 27-Year Marriage to Barbra Streisand
17Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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James Brolin Reveals a Mattress Is the Secret Behind His 27-Year Marriage to Barbra Streisand

James Brolin has shared the secret to his long and happy marriage with singer and actress Barbra Streisand—and it’s surprisingly simple. According to the 84-year-old actor, the best thing they ever did for their relationship was invest in a really good mattress. Speaking on the TODAY show on April 15, Brolin joked, “It’s just great. The best investment we ever made is our mattress.” But he wasn’t talking about anything romantic—he meant sleep. “Don’t misunderstand me,” he added. “We’re both lazy. We love to sleep late. We also do a lot of our work—on the phone, on paper, reading—right next to each other.” While promoting his new Netflix series Ransom Canyon, Brolin couldn’t quite remember how long he’s been married to Streisand. “It’s 27—I better know this. It’s 27, 28?” he s...
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US Citizen Detained at Border After Canada Visit: ‘They Treated Me Like a Criminal’
17Apr By Michael PalanNo Comments
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US Citizen Detained at Border After Canada Visit: ‘They Treated Me Like a Criminal’

Bachir Atallah, a U.S. citizen and real estate attorney from New Hampshire, says he was shocked and humiliated after being detained by border agents while returning from a short trip to Canada. Atallah and his wife, Jessica Fakhri, were stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Vermont-Canada border on a Sunday afternoon. “I drove to Canada for the weekend with my wife, and when we came back, I was treated like a criminal,” Atallah told NBC10 Boston. He has been a U.S. citizen for over a decade. Why This Matters? This incident highlights growing concerns about how immigration laws are being enforced at the U.S. borders, especially under the Trump administration’s stricter policies. Although Trump has repeatedly said that deportation and detentions would fo...
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