Policy

ICE Uses Facial Recognition on the Streets as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies

ICE uses facial recognition on the streets during immigration enforcement as staffing expands, raising privacy and civil rights concerns.

US Maduro Arrest Deepens Kim Jong Un’s Fear of Sudden Nuclear Decapitation

US decapitation strikes appear real, not theoretical, pushing North Korea toward faster nuclear retaliation, The Diplomat warns.

Gavin Newsom Looks Beyond California While Key Promises Go Unfinished

Gavin Newsom’s final year as governor tests his record on housing, health care, homelessness, and affordability.

Health Insurance Bills Double for Some Californians After Obamacare Subsidies End

ACA premium hikes hit California after expanded subsidies expired, with some enrollees seeing monthly costs double or more.

United States Is Home to 2.56 Million Koreans—More Than Any Other Country

Koreans in the US total 2.56 million, accounting for 36% of all overseas Koreans, according to 2025 government data.

350+ Drug Prices Climb as US Pressure Fails to Slow Big Pharma

US drug price hikes affect 350+ medicines this year, led by Pfizer and GSK, despite federal government pressure to cut costs.

Even a Six-Figure Salary May Not Be Enough for an H-1B Visa

H-1B visa changes now weight selection by wage level, boosting odds for top earners and tightening access for others.

1 in 6 Medicare Seniors Take 8+ Drugs, Raising Polypharmacy Concerns

Senior polypharmacy risks are growing as 1 in 6 Medicare enrollees take eight or more drugs, increasing falls and cognitive side effects.

ICE Arrests Green Card Applicants at USCIS Interviews, Even After Approval

USCIS interview arrests are occurring as ICE detains green card applicants before or after interviews, raising fears over legal pathways.

Inflation Drains Year-End Charitable Giving as Donors Pull Back

Year-end charitable giving is weakening as inflation and income stagnation reduce donor capacity, affecting nonprofits and Korean American groups in LA.