Trump renews plan to target immigrants who rely on government benefits

The Trump administration on Monday plans to bring back a rule that would make it harder for immigrants deemed likely to rely on government benefits to gain permanent residency. The big picture: The proposal, first reported by Politico, which would give DHS officers more discretion in assessing "fact-specific public charge inadmissibility determinations," such as an applicant's use of Medicaid or food assistance programs, was roundly criticized...