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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed HB 1708/SB 1889 into law on May 7, 2026. Vehicle registration now requires proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or authorized temporary presence. Driver's license applicants who take the written exam in a non-English language receive a 36-month license instead of the standard term.

Elon Musk posted and reposted anti-immigrant content on X supporting deportations from the UK, amplifying a British MP who called for reverse mass migration. The posts came days after a stabbing by a Sudanese refugee sparked riots in Belfast. SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering.

President Trump touted the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a showcase for American exceptionalism. Immigration crackdowns and visa restrictions have dampened the event's feel-good vibes. The tournament tests whether Trump can host a global spectacle while pressing an America First agenda, with the 2028 Olympics looming.

President Donald Trump signed a law providing nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement through the end of his term. The bill allocates significant funds to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. The legislation follows a lengthy dispute over Department of Homeland Security funding.

The 2017 Buy American Hire American executive order doubled H-1B denial rates to 17% and tripled STEM rejections to 31%. States dependent on H-1B talent saw a 2.8% decline in value-added output, totaling roughly $218 billion in lost productivity. Tax cuts offset employment effects but not innovation damage.