U.S. citizens

Senior Democrats accused Donald Trump’s administration of enabling violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, claiming policies created a 'climate of impunity and unbridled violence.' In response, 19 Democratic senators and representatives issued a letter calling for sanctions against extremist settlers and demanding US investigations into nine US citizens killed in the West Bank since 2022.

Palestinian Americans in Turmus Ayya face increased Israeli settler violence following US ambassador Mike Huckabee's visit to the nearby Shilo settlement. The area, marked by contested land and attacks, is home to US citizens from the diaspora who return for summers to connect with Palestinian culture.

Vermont’s 2026 primary election is scheduled for Aug. 11. Voters can cast ballots via early voting (June 29–Aug. 10) or in person on Election Day. Eligibility requires being a U.S. citizen, Vermont resident, and at least 18 by Nov. 3, 2026. Voters must register by Aug. 11 through in-person, online, or mail methods, with first-time registrants needing a valid ID and oath. Early ballots must be returned by Aug. 10.

Medicare Part B covers outpatient services like doctor visits, lab services, and vaccines. Eligibility includes U.S. citizens or legal residents aged 65+, those with disabilities for 24 months, or those with end-stage renal disease/ALS. Enrollment options include initial, general, or special enrollment periods, with potential penalties for delayed enrollment without creditable coverage.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions targeting individuals involved in cybercrime and cyber-enabled crimes, including cyberscams and sextortion. The policy also extends to immediate family members of those implicated. President Donald Trump's executive order on combating cybercrime and fraud is part of broader efforts to address transnational criminal organizations and protect U.S. citizens from financial and sexual exploitation.

The Department of Justice sued Maryland over a law providing in-state tuition and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants, claiming it discriminates against U.S. citizens by diverting educational opportunities and costing taxpayers $9 million annually. The lawsuit is the DOJ’s 13th challenge to similar state laws.

The Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 bond requirement on green card applicants. Applicants would likely be repaid once they become US citizens, a process requiring at least five years.

Federal immigration agents (ICE) lacked body cameras, leading to uncertainty following two fatal shootings of US citizens in January. The then-secretary of the Department of Homeland Security pledged to rapidly deploy body cameras to officers nationwide.

Spouses of U.S. citizens traditionally had a special place in immigration law as a pathway to citizenship. The administration and immigration lawyers now indicate that this process has become more challenging with increased obstacles.

The US embassy in Kuwait has resumed operations after services were suspended following Iranian drone attacks earlier this year. Emergency services for US citizens will restart immediately, while other consular services will be restored in phases.

The Trump administration has proposed increasing fees for citizenship applications, making the process more expensive for immigrants. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the details.

Hundreds of thousands of children, many U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent due to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, leading to a mental health crisis.

Federal prosecutors charged 15 individuals for allegedly impeding agents during a Trump administration immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The defendants used tactics like stalking agents and deploying ice blocks to disrupt operations, which were part of 'Operation Metro Surge' that sparked protests and led to the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens.

The North Carolina House is set to debate a bill proposing significant election changes, including requiring candidates to be affiliated with a political party for at least one year before running under that party. The bill also mandates nonmilitary overseas voters to submit a photocopy of their ID with ballots and bans U.S. citizens who have never lived in the United States from voting.

The Trump administration's Department of Justice will denaturalize 17 U.S. citizens convicted of crimes including healthcare fraud, wire fraud, and other unlawful conduct. The move is described as a rare action to strip citizenship from individuals with criminal convictions.

Three U.S. citizens were arrested for plotting to support ISIS, according to an FBI investigation. The arrests were made by the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force.

U.S. citizens and immigrants are suing federal agents, seeking millions in damages for excessive force, wrongful detention, and other abuses during immigration raids. The legal claims allege mistreatment by authorities linked to the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants are seeking millions in damages, alleging excessive force, wrongful detention, and other abuses by federal agents during immigration raids. The claims focus on alleged misconduct by federal agents in immigration enforcement actions.

Russia warned U.S. Senator Marco Rubio that American citizens should leave Kyiv ahead of planned 'systematic and consistent strikes' on the Ukrainian capital. The statement signals increased military escalation in the region.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued New Jersey over state laws allowing illegal immigrants to access in-state tuition and financial aid, claiming the policies discriminate against U.S. citizens. The lawsuit, part of a broader Trump administration initiative, argues these benefits violate federal law and disadvantages American students. Similar legal actions in Texas, Kentucky, and Oklahoma have previously blocked comparable laws.

Meenu Batra, a single mother of four U.S. citizen adults, was detained by ICE for over a month before her release. She was arrested during a work trip on March 17.

A voter ID measure is set to appear on California's November ballot, requiring election officials to verify registered voters are U.S. citizens. The proposal aligns with Republican efforts to implement stricter voting regulations.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has allocated millions of dollars for 'smart glasses' equipped with facial recognition technology for immigration agents. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has raised concerns that this technology could be invasive to both American citizens and migrants.

The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs urged Americans in Iran to depart as the country’s airspace partially reopened during a ceasefire. The alert warned of potential barriers, including possible 'exit fees' imposed by the Iranian government.