16 States and Washington DC Declare Emergencies as “Monster” Storm Bears Down on Half the U.S.
Weekend Flight Cancellations Top 2,300 as Massive Storm Hits 177 Million Americans
State-Wide ‘Day of Truth & Freedom’ Protest Disrupts Business and Travel in Minnesota Over ICE Actions
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Leaked ICE memo asserts authority to enter homes without a judge’s warrant
A whistleblower has released a May 2025 ICE memo telling agents they may enter homes to arrest immigrants armed only with an administrative order, not a judge-signed warrant. Legal experts call the directive unconstitutional, and Congress is demanding explanations. The controversy heightens anxiety for foreign employees living in the United States and forces companies to review emergency protocols.
H-1B visa stamping backlog in India pushes interview dates into 2027
U.S. consulates across India have no routine H-1B stamping appointments until 2027, after a new social-media vetting rule slashed interview capacity. Employers are urging Indian H-1B workers to avoid travel, while those already abroad face extended separation from U.S. jobs. The bottleneck highlights the urgent need for stateside visa renewal and more consular resources.
Airlines waive change fees nationwide ahead of major winter storm
Four hours after meteorologists upgraded this weekend’s system to a likely “bomb cyclone,” major U.S. carriers published nationwide fee-waiver policies. The waivers let travelers shift itineraries at no cost and help companies avoid last-minute ticket purchases. Mobility teams should adjust travel plans now, as snow and ice are expected to cause large-scale cancellations.
Delta pre-emptively cancels flights in five states, issues expanded waivers for Winter Storm Fern
Delta has begun weather-related cancellations in five Southern states and widened its fee-waiver window to 41 airports, including its Atlanta hub, ahead of Winter Storm Fern. The airline is repositioning staff to speed de-icing and baggage handling, but corporate travelers should still prepare for knock-on delays across the network.
TSA to charge $45 ConfirmID fee for passengers without REAL ID starting Feb 1
Beginning February 1, 2026, TSA will offer a fee-based ConfirmID process for travelers who lack REAL ID or other compliant identification, charging $45 and adding up to half an hour at security. Most flyers will be unaffected, but global mobility teams should update travel guidance and decide whether to reimburse the new fee.