News Round Up 6/23/ – 6/29/2025 Part 7

Conclusion of Section

While media attention often focuses on mass deportations and social unrest, an equally aggressive attack is unfolding against America’s most talented and brightest immigrants, who are critical for maintaining U.S. competitiveness in the AI and digital age. The tightened H-1B and OPT criteria, coupled with decade-long EB-2 green card backlogs for Indian nationals, risk driving top STEM talent to countries like Canada and the UK. This loss threatens the U.S.’s leadership in innovation, as these professionals are essential for advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other digital technologies that drive economic growth and global influence.

4. Public Opinion: A Nation Divided on Immigration Policies

Background Information

Public opinion on immigration is polarized, with economic concerns like rising prices influencing views. Immigrants contribute $79.7 billion in taxes annually, yet policies strain local economies American Immigration Council, 2023. A YouGov poll from 2024 shows 44% approval and 49% disapproval of Trump’s immigration policies, reflecting partisan divides YouGov, 2024.

Headline and Summary

Public Divided on Trump’s Immigration Policies, Impacting Business Confidence
A YouGov poll from 2024 reveals a polarized public, with partisan divides affecting business planning and consumer spending.

Details of the Event

The poll found 44% approve and 49% disapprove of Trump’s policies, with 56% supporting border wall expansion YouGov, 2024.

Businesses report reduced consumer confidence due to economic uncertainty The Wall Street Journal.

Rising prices influence public views, affecting business stability.

Key Developments

Republicans (80%) support Trump’s policies, while Democrats (85%) oppose them YouGov, 2024.

Independents are split, with 40% favoring stricter enforcement and 40% unsure.