For centuries, America has stood as a symbol of opportunity—a land where dreams are born, and success is achieved through hard work and perseverance. Yet, this identity is now being contested. Immigration, the backbone of the nation’s progress, has become a political minefield. At the center of the storm is Donald Trump, who has promised to redefine America’s future with an audacious vision of immigration reform. Trump’s proposal to deport 13 million undocumented immigrants is not just ambitious—it’s staggering. With estimated costs ranging from $162 billion to $315 billion, this operation would eclipse the budgets of most federal agencies.......

In a historic turn of events, Republican Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected as the 56th speaker of the House on Wednesday, effectively ending a tumultuous standoff that had gripped the Capitol for over three weeks. The vote, split along party lines, saw Johnson securing the support of all 220 Republicans present, while 209 Democrats cast their votes in favor of their leader, Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Johnson, needing 215 votes due to a few absences, emerged victorious, promising to rebuild the trust of the American people that had been eroded during the recent chaos........