National Populist Newsletter
April 27th - May 4th
United States
Immigration
In a groundbreaking joint effort, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 800 illegal immigrants during the first four days of Operation Tidal Wave in Florida. (The New York Post)
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have made it easier for federal immigration agents to arrest people while at the same time blocking elected officials from preventing discriminatory actions. (AZ Mirror)
The Department of Defense announced that another stretch of land on the Texas-Mexico border will be designated a military zone to help tackle illegal immigration. The region encompassing Fort Bliss in El Paso will have U.S. military personnel on the border who can take individuals into custody if caught illegally trying to cross the border. (Dallas Express)
From January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, 3,219 migrants living in taxpayer-funded shelters were arrested 4,884 times. Their crimes cost the city $7.7 billion in expenses to arrest, convict, jail, and provide migrants with lawyers. (The New York Post)
Trump Administration
India wants relaxed H-1B visa rules to boost its IT outsourcing grip in the U.S. and offshore more U.S. jobs to India. At the same time, it’s demanding social security exemptions, making H-1B workers even cheaper than hiring Americans. (The Hindu Business Line)
Economy
April’s employment numbers overperformed expectations, with the economy adding 177,000 jobs despite Trump’s trade war. Unemployment remained at 4.2 percent according to the Labor Department. Hourly wages increased by 3.8 percent compared to last year. According to the Associated Press, “Transportation and warehousing companies added 29,000 jobs last month, suggesting companies have built up inventory before imported goods are hit with new tariffs. Healthcare companies added nearly 51,000 jobs, bars and restaurants added almost 17,000, and construction firms added 11,000. Factories lost 1,000 jobs.”
After the solid jobs report number, Barclays and Goldman Sachs said they believe the Fed will cut interest rates in July. (Reuters)