A Fremont-based Farmers Insurance franchise owner has raised serious allegations claiming the company has been canceling insurance policies by falsely stating the cancellations were requested by the insured clients. Jeffrey Carvalho, a 37-year veteran in the insurance industry, says this troubling practice has affected hundreds of his clients, especially senior citizens aged 65 and older across the Bay Area. Carvalho is demanding transparency and an end to these questionable cancellations.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to double tariffs on steel imports to 50%, up from the existing 25%, as part of his administration’s effort to reinforce domestic manufacturing and ensure long-term industrial independence. Speaking to American steelworkers during a visit to a steel facility in Pennsylvania, Trump emphasized that his administration remains committed to policies that protect American jobs and prevent foreign dominance in vital sectors. Trump’s

In a recent address from Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration's commitment to using tariffs as a tool to boost domestic manufacturing, particularly in sectors such as military equipment and advanced technology. Speaking before boarding Air Force One, Trump clarified that his tariff agenda is not intended to revive traditional textile production like sneakers and T-shirts, but rather to prioritize manufacturing of tanks, artificial intelligence

Vinay Prasad, a renowned oncologist-hematologist, has been appointed as the new director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This division of the FDA is charged with overseeing the evaluation and approval of critical biologic products, including vaccines, blood derivatives, and select gene-based therapies. Prasad’s appointment comes at a time when the FDA remains under public and political scrutiny for its handling of

A new congressional proposal to reduce Medicaid funding for Washington D.C. is causing concern among officials and health experts, who warn that such cuts would have wide-reaching consequences beyond the program’s low-income beneficiaries. Medicaid is deeply integrated into the region’s health care infrastructure, and any funding reduction could disrupt care for patients across the income spectrum, affecting hospitals, clinics, and community health providers. House Rep

The federal government is finally preparing to enforce the Real ID Act after nearly 20 years of postponements and shifting deadlines. Starting May 7, travelers who do not yet have a Real ID will still be permitted to board domestic flights, but they should expect additional steps and delays at airport security. Officials clarified this position in response to widespread confusion, especially given the assumption that lack of a Real ID would automatically mean being barred from flying.

House Republicans have unveiled a legislative proposal that could significantly raise the costs associated with legal immigration in the United States. Central to the plan is a provision that would require individuals applying for asylum to pay a fee of $1,000, a notable shift in policy given that such applications have traditionally been exempt from high costs due to the vulnerable status of asylum seekers. In addition, the proposal includes a $500 fee for work authorization permits, to be rene

New Jersey residents officially have just one week remaining to obtain a Real ID before the federally enforced deadline of May 7. After this date, travelers without a Real ID-compliant license or a valid passport may be denied boarding at airport security checkpoints. The identification upgrade, long delayed since its original rollout, is about to become a strict requirement. The Real ID Act, passed to enhance national security, will require travelers to present federally approved identification

The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticized a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a judicial probe into the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 people mostly civilians. The petition, filed by Fatesh Kumar Shahu, Mohammad Junaid, and Vicky Kumar, was met with firm resistance from the bench, which questioned the timing and intent behind the plea. Justice Surya Kant expressed strong disapproval, stating, “Is this the way you want

A recently surfaced internal immigration memo has sparked concern among legal experts and international education communities. The document outlines an expanded framework in which visa revocation is now considered direct grounds for the termination of legal status for international students in the United States. This move redefines the relationship between a visa’s validity and a foreign student’s legal status and grants immigration authorities broader enforcement powers.

Several immigrant mothers have come forward through their legal teams to expose how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported them with their U.S. citizen children—some of whom were critically ill—without adequate legal access, medical consideration, or time to make informed decisions about their children’s future. These removals, which occurred over the weekend, have sparked widespread condemnation from attorneys and civil rights advocates who say the actions are not o

In a landmark defense agreement, India has signed a Rs 63,000 crore government-to-government deal with France to procure 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, aimed at strengthening the Indian Navy’s combat capabilities amid rising maritime challenges posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. The contract was signed under an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA), ensuring direct procurement without any intermediaries. The agreement covers the delivery of 22 single-seater Rafale-M jets and four t

In a decisive move to counter provocative misinformation following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, government sources confirmed. The action was taken on the recommendations of the Union Home Ministry to safeguard national security and maintain public order amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The banned YouTube channels collectively had a massive following, totaling over 63 million subscribers. The channels included prominent Pakista

In a dramatic policy shift, the United States government has decided to reverse its earlier decision to cancel hundreds of student visas linked to participation in protests. This move follows intense legal challenges and widespread backlash from universities, civil rights advocates, and political leaders, all raising alarms about the infringement of constitutional rights and the chilling effect on free speech. The controversy erupted earlier this year when the government revoked v

A federal judge has ordered the return of a 20-year-old migrant who was deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum application, marking a significant legal development in the ongoing enforcement of a Biden-era immigration settlement. The ruling, issued by US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Baltimore, is the second such case in which a deported migrant has been ordered back to the United States under the same legal agreement. Although the Trump administration

A recent outbreak of disorder involving large groups of teenagers in Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood has led to mounting concern among residents and public officials. The disturbances, which took place on a Friday night, saw hundreds of teens gathering near the Southwest Waterfront. Law enforcement responded with a heavy presence, resulting in several arrests and calls for stronger preventive measures moving forward. Community members and local leaders gathered the f

The University of the Pacific, with its main campus in Stockton, California, has become the latest academic institution to feel the impact of recent changes in federal visa enforcement. The university reported last week that two of its international students had their student visas revoked without prior notice, stirring concern among the campus community and raising questions about the broader implications for international education in the United States. While the university conf

In a sweeping move set to impact millions of Americans, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will resume collections on approximately five million defaulted federal student loans starting May 5. This marks the first time since the pandemic-era pause that collections will be enforced, ending a five-year period of relief that shielded borrowers from wage garnishments and federal benefit offsets. The action targets borrowers who had already defaulted on their student loan

Preliminary data collected from hospitals across Texas reveals that tens of thousands of undocumented patients received medical treatment in recent months, costing the state’s health care system millions of dollars, according to testimony from a state health official this week. During a House Public Health Committee hearing on Monday, lawmakers reviewed a new bill introduced by Rep. Mike Olcott (R–Fort Worth) that would formalize Governor Greg Abbott’s 2024 executive order r

WASHINGTON – As his role in the federal government’s cost-cutting task force nears completion, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has taken on a new challenge. Under direct instructions from U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been tasked with building the digital backbone for the new “Gold Card” visa—a fast-tracked path to U.S. residency for the world’s wealthiest immigrants. According to The New Yor