“This is my fifth such speech to Congress, and, once again, I look at the Democrats in front of me and I realize there is absolutely nothing I can say to make them happy or to make them stand or smile or applaud.”

On Tuesday, Donald Trump delivered his first address to the 119th Congress. Oozing with optimism to a large audience, the President marked a clear break from the past, signaling his commitment to draining the swamp and challenging bureaucratic power. For a deeper dive into Trump’s recent victories, read Connor Tomlinson’s commentary below. 

Donald Trump’s second-term immigration plan promises bold actions, including completing the border wall, reinstating policies like “Remain in Mexico”, and launching the largest deportation effort in American history. In our latest addition to The Insight Series, we explore the challenges and potential impact of these proposals, examining legal, logistical, and political hurdles as Trump strives to transform his nation’s immigration policy.

On Monday, in the German city of Mannheim, two people were killed and five were seriously injured after a man drove a car into a crowd. Remembering the countless other attacks that have terrorised its citizens, we examine Germany’s immigration policies and discuss the worrying rise of Islamic terrorism across Europe.