Dan Gooding
Politics Reporter
Dan Gooding is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration and border security. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of migration to the U.S., its impact on border communities and responses around the country. Dan joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent and previously worked at The Messenger, Business Insider and in U.K. local radio. He is a graduate of De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. You can get in touch with Dan by emailing [email protected]. You can find him on X @DanGooding. Languages: English.
Americans detained in Venezuela to be included in prisoner exchange
El Salvador is home to the maximum security CECOT prison where the U.S. has deported thousands of illegal migrants.
Trump administration considering new method to issue H-1Bs
The lottery-based visa program could be replaced with a new weighted selection process.
Trump admin makes major TPS change
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has begun updating the fees it charges applicants.
ICE says illegal immigrant dragged agent for a block in his van
President Trump has granted federal immigration agents "total authorization" to defend themselves following recent clashes.
Map shows third countries where migrants are being deported
The Trump administration has resumed sending deportees to countries other than their home nations.
Trump's big beautiful bill could sting seasonal workforce, experts warn
A new Visa Integrity Fee will add a new charge to those applying for temporary visas to the United States.
Trump responds when asked if he was told his name was in Epstein files
Trump, who does not stand accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, has tried to steer the conversation away from the issue.
Donald Trump addresses Texas plan to boost Republican majority
Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas' seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats have 13 seats.
Is LA traffic really down because of ICE raids?
Claims are spreading on social media that Los Angeles' notorious congestion had eased because of immigration enforcement. Here's what we know.
Supreme Court gives Donald Trump another big win
Liberal Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan dissented.
DOJ's ex-ethics lawyer speaks out after being fired by Pam Bondi
Tirrell posted a copy of his termination letter on LinkedIn, noting that it resembled notices received by other DOJ employees.
Elon Musk exchanged "embarrassing" emails with Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office said Elon Musk had sent Abbott a number of "embarrassing" emails in the last few months.
Zelensky reacts after Trump aide visit amid looming US-Russia shift
The meeting came as speculation mounted over a potential shift in Trump's approach to the ongoing war, which began in 2022.
Here's how much ICE agents earn and what their benefits look like
The agency is set to hire about 10,000 new officers following the passage of President Donald Trump's reconciliation bill.
Republicans are changing their tune on immigration: poll
A new Gallup survey showed a big shift in Republican sentiment around immigration levels and deportations.
Trump admin reacts to Mahmoud Khalil's $20 million lawsuit against DHS
The legal claim marks a significant step toward potential civil litigation and comes as Khalil's case continues in immigration court.
Trump admin bars illegal immigrants from federal workforce resources
The new Department of Labor directive overturns previous guidance from the Biden Administration.
Greg Abbott rebukes question about "blame" as 161 missing after Texas flood
Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, Texas, officials said Tuesday.
Maps show which states give more to federal government than they get back
Four states pay just over a third of the country's federal taxes.
North Carolina plane crash victims identified: "Heavy hearts"
Flight records say the aircraft, registered to Travis Buchanan of Sanford, departed Merritt Island, Florida, around 11 a.m. Monday.
Trump administration gives update on deporting migrant farm workers
Rollins said more announcements would come soon from the Department of Labor regarding the U.S. temporary worker visa program.
US immigration backlog hits all-time high
USCIS data from January to March shows some immigration categories experiencing worsening delays, with backlogs growing larger.
El Salvador says Trump admin controls migrants in notorious CECOT prison
The Trump admin has argued that the men are now outside U.S. legal jurisdiction and no longer protected by constitutional rights.
Donald Trump hits two major allies with new tariff rate
The move marks a renewed push by Trump to intensify trade pressure on U.S. allies after a pause in his tariff escalation.
Ted Cruz responds to 'weather modification' claims following Texas flooding
Sen. Ted Cruz rejected weather modification claims, saying there's "zero evidence" and calling such theories "crazy" following the flooding in Texas.
Texas Border Patrol ambushed by shooter: What to know
The incident involved the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector.
Trump administration ends 25-year migrant protections for two countries
The Department of Homeland Security is revoking Temporary Protected Status for thousands more immigrants.
More ICE deaths 'inevitable' as detention numbers soar
This is set to become one of the deadliest years for deaths in ICE custody.
Microsoft's H-1B visa applications questioned amid mass layoffs
The tech giant has laid off more than 15,000 people this year, while still awaiting approval for thousands of foreign workers.
Donald Trump reacts to "Big, Beautiful Bill" now headed to his desk
The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.