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On October 25, 2025, Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent backed by Sinn Féin and other parties, won Ireland's largely ceremonial presidency with 63% of the vote, defeating center-right Heather Humphreys. Connolly's outspoken views on Gaza, EU militarization, and Irish neutrality signal potential tensions with the government amid record spoiled ballots and low turnout.
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On October 30, 2025, the Trump administration set the US refugee admissions ceiling at 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, a historic low compared to Biden's 125,000. Priority is given to white Afrikaners from South Africa, citing humanitarian concerns. The move has drawn criticism from South Africa's government and refugee advocates, who reject claims of 'white genocide' and warn of humanitarian consequences.
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President Biden's administration has capped refugee admissions at 7,500, the lowest since 1980, sharply reducing numbers and marking a shift from previous bipartisan support. The policy notably prioritizes white South Africans, including Afrikaners, amid ongoing debates over immigration and refugee priorities.
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Former President Trump called New York mayoral candidate Mamdani a 'communist' during a CBS interview, warning he would cut federal funding if Mamdani wins. Mamdani, a Democrat and self-described socialist, leads in polls ahead of Tuesday’s election, which features a diverse and contentious race.
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Former President Trump announced plans to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali residents in Minnesota, citing crime and fraud. The move, which could affect a small number of Somalis nationally, faces strong opposition from local leaders and advocates, amid concerns of fueling hate and Islamophobia. The announcement marks a broader push to tighten immigration protections.
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CAIR, a major Muslim civil rights group, filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Abbott after he labeled it a 'terrorist organization' and a 'criminal group.' The lawsuit argues the move violates the US Constitution and Texas law, with CAIR asserting the designation is baseless and inflammatory.
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On November 27-28, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a permanent pause on migration from "Third World countries" following a deadly shooting by an Afghan national. He vowed to end federal benefits for non-citizens, review asylum cases approved under Biden, and deport immigrants deemed security risks or "non-compatible with Western civilization." The move escalates immigration restrictions amid political tensions.
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Former President Trump has renewed his inflammatory remarks about Minnesota's Somali population, calling the governor 'seriously retarded' and accusing him of allowing an influx of Somali migrants. Governor Walz responded critically, highlighting the damaging nature of Trump's language amid ongoing political tensions over immigration and race. The story is current as of December 5, 2025.
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President Donald Trump made inflammatory remarks about Somali immigrants in Minnesota, claiming they contribute nothing and are a threat to the country. He also criticized Somali-born Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, amid ongoing immigration enforcement plans targeting Somali residents. The story highlights tensions over immigration policies and community responses.
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Following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C., President Trump announced a broadening of his immigration policies, including a temporary halt on migration from certain countries, threats to strip citizenship, and mass deportations of legal residents deemed a threat to national security.