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Israel June 23

Veteran-led mission evacuates Americans from Israel as Biden's 'weakened' foreign policy blamed for risk

As tensions rise after the U.S. airstrikes on Iran, Project DYNAMO has evacuated 228 Americans from Israel while thousands more await extraction amid growing safety concerns.

Refugees May 20

Rubio, Kaine clash on South African refugees: 'You don't like that they're White'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., clashed over the U.S. resettlement of South African refugees, with Rubio accusing Kaine of objecting to the refugees’ skin color.

South Africa May 13

Episcopal Church refuses to resettle White South African refugees in clash with Trump administration

Episcopal Church declines to resettle White South African refugees approved by Trump administration, ending a decades-long partnership with the government.

Donald Trump May 7

Federal judge orders Trump admin to immediately resettle 12K migrants

U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead ordered the Trump administration to immediately resettle some 12,000 refugees into the U.S. under a court order.

Immigration February 25

Federal judge in major blue city blocks key Trump move on refugees: ‘Not limitless’

A federal judge in Seattle has dealt the Trump administration a blow, blocking its efforts to suspend refugee resettlement into the United States.

Politics January 23

Veterans groups ask Trump to reconsider immigration executive order, cite impacts on Afghan partners

Veterans groups sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Thursday, asking him to to reconsider an executive order that could impact Afghan interpreters and their families.

Minnesota August 14

Tim Walz opened Minnesota's door to Somali immigrants as gangs became more prevalent

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was recently named as a VP candidate for Kamala Harris, asked for more refugee settlement in Minnesota even as Somali gangs became more prevalent.

Ireland May 12, 2024

Here's why Ireland is at boiling point over mass immigration

Hundreds of protests in towns have sprung up in Ireland with people calling on the government to end what they say is an "open borders" globalist agenda that is putting the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens.

Digital Originals April 5, 2024

Elderly couple felt pressured to sell their home by local council amid government’s push to house migrants

A British council sent a letter to a United Kingdom couple asking what they were doing with their "empty" and "derelict" home as the government attempts to house asylum seekers.

Africa March 22, 2024

Humanitarian crisis looms in Chad as refugee camps face funding shortfall

The United Nations has warned that overcrowded refugee camps in eastern Chad are facing imminent financial depletion caused by the deadly conflict in Sudan.

Barack Obama February 20, 2024

South Carolina lawmaker blasts Nikki Haley over stance on Obama refugee resettlement program as governor

South Carolina state Rep. Stewart Jones, an ally of former President Trump, ripped Nikki Haley for supporting the Obama administration's refugee resettlement as governor.

Wisconsin February 12, 2024

Battleground Wisconsin: Swing state locked in clash over Somali refugee resettlement

Wisconsin – a major battleground in the 2024 presidential election – is currently a battleground over a refugee resettlement controversy.

Ron DeSantis October 14, 2023

DeSantis says US shouldn’t take in refugees from Gaza: ‘I am not going to do that’

2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says the U.S. should not accept any refugees from Gaza, just as the area is seeing significant humanitarian displacement.

OPINION July 28, 2023

I served with heroes in Afghanistan I never thought I would see one die on the streets of DC

Nasratullah Ahmad Yar, the 31-year-old Afghan Lyft driver and former interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, survived war only to be murdered in Washington, D.C.

Massachusetts June 15, 2023

Grand jury indicts ex-Bosnian prison camp guard for lying about refugee status

Kemal Mrndzic, 51, has been charged with fraudulently obtaining various documents for U.S. citizenship and concealing his ties to the Čelebići prison camp during the Bosnian War.

Vermont March 28, 2023

Vermont community welcomes refugees to the US with handmade blankets

A group of refugees were welcomed to Vermont with homemade blankets. At least 86 blankets were made for the refugees and immigrants arriving in Vermont.

ENTERTAINMENT March 13, 2023

Why so many celebrities were wearing blue ribbons at the Oscars

Many celebrities that attended the Oscars sent a message of supporting refugees Sunday. They wore small blue ribbons made by an agency that provides employment to refugees in Denver.

Italy March 8, 2023

Reporter's Notebook: Italy's Meloni facing first crisis as prime minister over migrant boat tragedy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing her first crisis after taking office in October, after a migrant-packed vessel broke into pieces just off the shore of Italy.

Asia March 1, 2023

Malaysia's prime minister claims over 200,000 refugees have fled to his country from Burma

Over 200,000 Burma refugees have fled to Malaysia as a civil conflict continues in the nation. Other nations such as the Phillipines have discussed ending the conflict.

Refugees January 18, 2023

Biden admin launches pilot program to allow Americans to sponsor refugees directly

The Biden administration on Thursday formally announced an ambitious pilot program to allow groups of Americans to sponsor refugees if they meet certain criteria.

Digital Originals December 18, 2022

30 retired military leaders urge Congress to pass Afghan Adjustment Act before the new year

Retired military top brass wrote a letter urging Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, allowing Afghan evacuees to get permanent residency quicker.

Angelina Jolie December 16, 2022

Angelina Jolie leaves role as United Nations refugee agency envoy after 21 years

Angelina Jolie is ending her decadeslong partnership with the United Nations as its special envoy through the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. She will continue to work with refugees but through local organizations.

Ukraine December 8, 2022

Ukrainian refugees struggle to find work in US, some agencies want government to extend stay

Many Ukrainian refugees have relocated to the United States amid Russia's war, but some are struggling to find work and concerned about eventually being required to return home.

Digital Originals December 7, 2022

What is the Afghan Adjustment Act and how could it help America's forgotten allies?

Many of the thousands of Afghan evacuees who resettled in the U.S. are still seeking permanent residency in America more than a year after fleeing Afghanistan.

Alaska October 6, 2022

Russian nationals flee military service, request asylum in Alaska

Both U.S. Senators from Alaska said Thursday that two Russians arrived at St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea to request asylum this week.

Refugees September 18, 2022

New model to enlist regular Americans to resettle refugees

Humanitarian organizations and ordinary American citizens are working to help resettle Afghan refugees after the U.S. military's withdrawal from Kabul in 2021.

Chicago September 9, 2022

Illinois mayor 'unhappy,' says Chicago officials failed to inform him about migrants sent to town

A mayor in the Chicago suburbs wasn't told that his town would be receiving over 60 migrants, who were taken to a local Hampton Inn hotel.

Refugees May 8, 2022

St. Louis seeking to boost population with Afghan refugees

Civic leaders in St. Louis are attempting to boost population numbers lost over the years by taking in more Afghan refugees.

Ukraine May 2, 2022

First lady Jill Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia

Jill Biden will meet with Ukrainian mothers and children who fled their country after Russia's invasion.

Ukraine April 30, 2022

Angelina Jolie makes surprise Ukraine visit, meets children

Hollywood actress and U.N. humanitarian Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Saturday.