📰 Top DHS official calls citizenship test ‘too soft,’ urges major overhaul of naturalization process
New USCIS Director Joseph Edlow is pushing for a significant overhaul of the U.S. naturalization test, criticizing it as too lenient and not aligned with Congress’s intentions. He believes the test should reflect a deeper understanding of English, history, and government to become an American. Edlow wants the test to evaluate English skills more thoroughly throughout the naturalization interview, not just in isolated exercises. He also emphasized the importance of language fluency in achieving the American dream. Additionally, Edlow addressed flaws in the H-1B visa system, aiming to prevent companies from exploiting the program to suppress wages and displace American workers.
Edlow’s focus on the naturalization test includes probing deeper into U.S. principles and ensuring English skills are assessed more comprehensively during the interview process. He highlighted the need for the test to uphold the integrity of the naturalization process and reflect assimilation expectations. Edlow also discussed the recent executive order declaring English as the national language and its significance in the American dream. Furthermore, he criticized the H-1B visa program for undercutting U.S. graduates, especially in STEM fields, and pledged to work with the Department of Labor to enhance oversight and prevent abuse of the program.
Edlow expressed concerns about the USCIS case backlog, viewing it as a national security threat exacerbated by the Biden administration’s reallocation of resources due to increased illegal border crossings. He emphasized the need to reduce adjudication times while maintaining the system’s integrity and security. Edlow also mentioned plans to revisit the public charge rule, which determines green card eligibility for applicants likely to rely on public assistance, and stressed the importance of ensuring adjudicators are well-informed to make accurate assessments.
📰 Linda McMahon pulls back the curtain on Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized the nonpartisan nature of returning education control to the states during the National Governors Association summer meeting. The Trump administration released over $6 billion in frozen education funds to the states, fulfilling a campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education. McMahon highlighted the importance of working with governors from both parties to understand diverse educational needs and best practices across the country. She stressed the significance of literacy and individual state needs in improving education outcomes. Despite declining reading skills and stagnant math skills among American students, McMahon expressed optimism for the future of education under the Trump administration’s focus on raising academic standards and empowering states to address teachers’ needs.
📰 Trump takes jab at GOP senator, urging Republicans to ‘vote the exact opposite of’ how she does
President Donald Trump criticized Senator Susan Collins in a post on Truth Social, urging Republicans to vote opposite to her. Collins’ office was contacted by Fox News Digital for a comment in response to Trump’s post. Last month, Collins voted against Trump’s $9 billion clawback of foreign aid and NPR funding. Earlier this year, she voted against confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense and Kash Patel as FBI director. In February 2021, Collins voted to convict Trump after the Capitol riot, but the Senate vote did not reach the threshold for conviction. Collins has been a Senator since 1997.
📰 WATCH: Trump ‘wants to get’ stock-trading ban done, Hawley insists after president’s brutal attack on bill
The article discusses Sen. Josh Hawley’s efforts to pass a bill banning stock trading among top government officials, despite facing criticism from President Trump. Hawley insists he has Trump’s support for the ban, which exempts the current president and vice president but applies to future officeholders. The bill, initially named the PELOSI Act, was renamed the HONEST Act after Senate Democrats agreed to support it. Despite pushback from Trump and some Senate Republicans, Hawley remains determined to see the ban implemented. The article highlights disagreements within the Senate regarding the bill’s provisions, with some senators criticizing its exemptions and others supporting its aim to prevent insider trading among lawmakers.
📰 Damage control’: Mamdani’s ‘blatant flip-flop’ on defunding police ripped as ‘political theatre’
Zohran Mamdani, a socialist mayoral candidate in New York City, faced criticism for his past anti-police rhetoric, including calling for defunding the NYPD and labeling it as “racist.” Despite attempts to distance himself from these statements following the death of an NYPD officer in a shooting, many in the community remain skeptical of his sincerity. Critics, including Republican Councilwoman Inna Vernikov and State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, accuse Mamdani of political theater and insincerity in his recent press conference. Mamdani’s response to the backlash was seen as inadequate by some, with calls for explicit retractions or apologies for his past statements. The incident has brought public safety and law enforcement issues to the forefront of the mayoral race in New York City.
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