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USCIS pending caseload nears 12 million as processing slows, NPR analysis finds
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Nearly 12 million applications for immigration benefits were awaiting action at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services by the end of September 2025, including 11.6 million in USCIS’ backlog and 247,974 unopened filings in a separate “frontlog,” according to an NPR review of USCIS data. NPR reported the backlog grew by about 2 million in the first year of President Trump’s second term, a faster rise than during his entire first term, leaving more applicants without timely proof their filings were received.
A federal judge in Boston struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications on Monday, ruling it an unlawful tax not authorised by Congress.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. David Iverson to serve as deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces. The Pentagon announced the nomination on Monday.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom and self-described First Partner of California, posted a video defending Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi. She argued that their recent removals from President Donald Trump's administration demonstrate patriarchal discrimination against women. Newsom described the appointees as complicit in restricting women's rights.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire right away, the latest in a series of Pentagon leadership changes under the Trump administration. Gen. Christopher LaNeve will serve as acting chief of staff. The move aims to align military leadership with administration priorities.
Iran warned on Sunday it would target energy and water systems of Gulf neighbors if US President Donald Trump strikes its power plants, following his 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The threat escalates a three-week-old conflict that began on February 28. Markets brace for further turmoil as the deadline approaches.
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President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the US is close to meeting its objectives in the conflict with Iran and is considering winding down operations. He listed five key goals, including degrading Iran's missile capabilities and protecting regional allies. The announcement comes as the war enters its third week amid rising oil prices.
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