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The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, President Trump’s immigration crackdown could worsen workforce shortages, driving

Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.

President Trump has made clear he wants to keep both men and their allies within his movement, but the tensions are growing.

Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines  NBC News

Canada is set for a new prime minister as the ruling Liberal Party prepares to announce Justin Trudeau’s replacement as leader.

During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most  The New York Times FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his address to Congress  The Associated Press President Trump’s Historic Address Captivates America  The

Why Do Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department?  The New York Times ‘Not their business’: Trump mulls major changes to federal student loan office  USA TODAY Dismantling of Education Department puts future of trillions of dollars in student loans in question  CNN

During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most  The New York Times FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his address to Congress  The Associated Press President Trump’s Historic Address Captivates America  The

How Trump’s threats have revived the Liberal Party in Canada  BBC.com

Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York’s Long Island on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of a military base and the closure of a major highway. (Image credit: Steve Pfost)