Stories credited to St. Kitts Gazette – Daily News from St. Kitts & the Caribbean, by publication date. ChamberLight collects articles that mention the officials it tracks, so this shows its own coverage of this source, not how much the source publishes.

Stories from St. Kitts Gazette – Daily News from St. Kitts & the Caribbean
Shaded: ChamberLight collected no stories, or almost none, from any outlet (a gap in its collection, not in the outlet’s publishing)

Show as a table

Month	Stories	All outlets
April 2026	5	3,360
May 2026	0	none collected
June 2026	0	none collected
July 2026	0	none collected
August 2026	0	1 (collection gap)
September 2026	0	598

Who they cover

Party of the officials these stories are mainly about, across all 9 officials named. A story counts once for each official it is mainly about, so the split is over 11 story–official pairs, from 5 stories.

Republican55% · 6 pairs
Democrat45% · 5 pairs

Most covered

Stories mainly about each official, and their share of the source’s 5 stories.

Article tone

ChamberLight’s article analysis assigns each story a tone toward the official it covers. It describes the coverage of that official, not St. Kitts Gazette – Daily News from St. Kitts & the Caribbean’s stance, and reader votes do not change it. 5 stories.

Good Look: 0 (0%)
Mixed: 3 (60%)
Informational: 0 (0%)
Bad Look: 2 (40%)

Challenges to these scores

No one has challenged a score on this page yet. Anyone can; editors publish every outcome here.

Articles served from stkittsgazette.com

US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA

News|Privacy The United States Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law which allows federal intelligence agencies to collect the data of foreigners, including their contacts with US citizens. The move allows a provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to continue until April 30. The short-term extension was passed by the House of Representatives and approved by the Senate on Friday. list of 3 items list 1 of 3Former FBI chief Robert Mueller, known for Trump investigation, dead at 81 list 2 of 3US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place list 3 of 3‘My phone is a brick’: Russians scramble for information as data blocked end of list The patch comes after President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a more lasting extension broke down. Section 702 of FISA allows the National Security Agency (NSA) and other intelligence services to collect data from foreigners outside of the country. That could include their interactions with US citizens, a prospect that has alarmed rights advocates. Collecting such data, which can include correspondence on email and telecommunications platforms, typically requires a warrant approved by a court. The process has been described by critics as a “backdoor search” that circumvents existing privacy laws. Speaking after Friday’s vote, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there was still some openness to reforming the law. “We’ve got to pivot and figure out what can pass, and we’re in the process ⁠of figuring out how to do that here,” he told reporters. Supporters of reform, who stretch across party lines, have long sought to repeal or amend Section 702. While FISA was initially passed in 1978, Section 702 was added as an amendment in 2008. The addition came amid the US’s “global war on terror”. But during its approval, revelations emerged that the administration of former US President George W Bush had already used the tactics Section 702 legalised. Supporters, including Trump, maintain that reforming the provision would lead to a lapse in national security. Advertisement “I have spoken with many in our Military who say FISA is necessary in order to protect our Troops overseas, as well as our people here at home, from the threat of Foreign Terror Attacks,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. He has pushed for the law to be extended for 18 months without changes. That effort initially appeared on track in the House but was ultimately scuttled by pushback from within Trump’s own Republican Party. Among the detractors was Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who has been a regular critic of Trump. “I will be voting NO on final passage of the FISA 702 Reauthorization Bill if it does not include a warrant provision and other reforms to protect US citizens’ right to privacy,” he wrote ahead of the House vote.

Apr 17, 20267 votes

US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA

Apr 17, 202621 votes

US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA

Apr 17, 202612 votes

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

The United States House of Representatives has voted to extend temporary immigration protections for some 350,000 Haitians living in the country, in a break with President Donald Trump. Ten Republicans joined the Democratic majority in Thursday’s vote, which passed by a margin of 224 to 204. list of 3 items list 1 of 3At least 70 killed, 30 wounded in Haiti gang attack, rights group says list 2 of 3Trump administration nixes temporary immigration protections for Haitians list 3 of 3Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries end of list The bill would allow Haitians already in the US to keep their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for three additional years, due to violence and instability in the Caribbean country. The measure will now proceed to the US Senate, where it faces uncertain prospects. If it passed, Trump would almost certainly veto the bill. “This is a monumental victory in a long-fought battle to protect the safety, dignity, and humanity of our Haitian neighbors,” Democratic Representative Ayanna Pressley, the co-chair of the House Haiti Caucus, said in a statement. “Democrats and Republicans alike have come together to support our Haitian neighbors not just because this is good, commonsense policy, but because it is the right, humane thing to do.” The bill advanced on Thursday through a bipartisan discharge petition, a legislative tool that allows lawmakers to bypass the House’s Republican leadership and force a vote. But the bill’s progress tees up a potential clash with the White House. Trump and his officials have repeatedly attempted to roll back temporary immigration protections on the basis that previous administrations had exceeded their authority in granting extensions. The push comes as part of Trump’s wider effort to restrict immigration into the US. Advertisement TPS is designed to shield foreign nationals who are already in the country from deportation. It is granted when their countries of origin are facing temporarily unsafe conditions, including natural disasters and conflicts. It also confers temporary work authorisation to successful applicants. Last year, the Trump administration made several efforts to end TPS for Haitians, citing US “national interests”. In June, for instance, it said the designation would expire in August. Then, in November, it renewed its intentions to end the programme, calling the move a “vote of confidence” in Haiti’s government. The Caribbean nation has suffered from high levels of violence and political instability since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021. The period following his death saw powerful gangs expand their influence on the island, seizing control of much of the capital of Port-au-Prince. The State Department has previously warned US citizens not to travel to Haiti “due to the risk of crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest, and limited health care”. Advocacy groups have warned that the fear of deportation has become a strain on Haitian migrants living in the US. They called on Congress to act to protect the vulnerable group. “We are asking: Where will you be? On the right side of history? Or continuing to cause trauma to people who are asking for nothing other than safety and protection?” asked Guerline Jozef, the executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, during a news conference outside of the Capitol. This month, the US Supreme Court is set to consider a fast-track case weighing the administration’s request to move forward with the revocation of deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians.

Apr 16, 202620 votes

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

Apr 16, 202613 votes

COMMENTARY: The High Cost of Outsourcing Deportations To Africa

Jamaican immigrant Orville Etoria was sent to Africa – not Jamaica. He was returned to Jamaica on Sept. 22, 2025. News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. April 15, 2026: At a time when Americans are facing cuts to healthcare and rising costs for food, gas, and basic goods, a recent U.S. Senate report reveals something deeply contradictory: millions of taxpayer dollars are being paid for deportations to Africa and other foreign nations, forcing them to take in immigrant deportees who are not their own. According to a report released recently by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Coons, Chris Murphy, Tim Kaine, Jeff Merkley, Cory Booker, Chris Van Hollen, Tammy Duckworth, and Jacky Rosen, the Trump administration has spent more than $32 million on so-called “third country deportation” deals – sending migrants to countries they have no connection to. Among the recipients are Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea, and Eswatini – African nations now central to a controversial system raising serious economic, ethical, and geopolitical concerns. The numbers are staggering. In one of the most extreme cases, the administration paid Rwanda $7.5 million, plus an estimated $601,864 in flight costs, to accept just seven people – roughly $1.1 million per deportee. Equatorial Guinea received $7.5 million to take 29 individuals, at an estimated $282,126 per person. Eswatini was paid $5.1 million to accept 15 people. This is not just immigration policy. This is outsourcing deportation at premium prices. And it is happening with countries that raise serious governance concerns. Equatorial Guinea ranks 172 out of 182 countries on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, placing it among the most corrupt nations globally. Eswatini ranks 153rd out of 182 countries, with a score of just 23 out of 100, reflecting rising public sector corruption. Rwanda, by contrast, ranks 41st least corrupt globally, with a score of 58 out of 100, making it one of the stronger performers in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, according to the Senate report, there is little to no oversight on how U.S. taxpayer funds are used once transferred. Even more troubling is how inefficient – and at times absurd – this system has become. In some cases, the United States is paying twice to deport the same individual. One example cited in the report involved a Jamaican national who was deported to Eswatini at a cost of more than $181,000, only to be flown back to Jamaica weeks later – again at U.S. expense. The Jamaican government made it clear: “The Government has not refused the return of any of our nationals.” That directly contradicts the administration’s claim that third-country deportations are necessary because home countries refuse to accept their citizens. So, what is really driving this policy? The Department of Homeland Security has argued that some migrants are “so uniquely barbaric that their own countries won’t take them back.” But the data – and even internal accounts – suggest something else: a costly system designed less for efficiency and more for deterrence. Or as one lawmaker put it bluntly: “We spent so much of last year hearing about how we have to cut waste… but we are spending millions of dollars on this.” Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was even more direct: “For an Administration that claims to be reining in fraud, waste and abuse, this policy is the epitome of all three.” And that may be the most important takeaway. Because this is not just about immigration. It is about how policy is being executed – through opaque deals, questionable partners, and significant US taxpayer expense – with little accountability and even less transparency. It is also about what happens when human beings become bargaining chips in international agreements, sent to countries they have never known, with uncertain protections and unclear futures. For African nations now drawn into this system, the implications are equally serious – raising questions about sovereignty, responsibility, and the long-term cost of participating in what is effectively a global deportation network. At its core, this policy raises an uncomfortable question: why are African nations agreeing to take in Black and brown migrants who are not their own, in exchange for millions? Because when human movement begins to follow money instead of law, it forces us to confront a history we claim to have left behind. Felicia J. Persaud is the founder and publisher of NewsAmericasNow.com, the only daily syndicated newswire and digital platform dedicated exclusively to Caribbean Diaspora and Black immigrant news across the Americas.

Apr 16, 202612 votes

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has been unambiguous about his desire for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a sweeping voting law that supporters say will boost election security and that detractors say risks disenfranchising millions of voters. The push has gained new urgency, with the US Senate continuing debate on the law following a two-week recess. list of 3 items list 1 of 3We, the American people, have had enough of endless wars list 2 of 3Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche list 3 of 3Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom end of list The president has said the bill, which at its core would create higher documentation standards for proving citizenship when registering to vote and casting a ballot, is his top priority ahead of the midterm elections in November, which will determine which party controls the Senate and the US House of Representatives. The bill has near-total support from Republicans, with Democrats remaining largely unified in opposition. It passed in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in February along party lines. The measure has since remained stalled in Congress, where Republicans control 53 out of 100 seats, short of the 60 votes it will likely need to pass. That is, unless party leaders move to change the chamber’s longstanding rules, a transformative approach considered a”nuclear” option that will reverberate for years to come. Here’s what to know. What would the SAVE America Act do? The version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act passed by the House in February would require voters to provide proof of citizenship – a birth certificate or passport – when registering to vote. It would also implement stricter voter identification requirements for individuals casting ballots, whether by mail or in person. Advertisement Under the US Constitution, states administer elections, and currently have different processes for registering voters and confirming citizenship. Voting by noncitizens is already illegal, and all people registering to vote attest they are US citizens under threat of perjury. The bill does not provide any funding for the new verification processes, which would be effective immediately upon the bill being signed into law. The legislation would also require all states to run their voter rolls through a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) “Alien Verification Eligibility” system to identify potential noncitizens already enrolled. It would include criminal penalties for election officials who register voters without the required documentation. The US president has long maintained that elections in the country are marred by widespread fraud, including noncitizen voting, despite there being no evidence to support these claims. Even the conservative Heritage Foundation, which has influenced many of Trump’s policies, has found only exceedingly rare instances of voter fraud over decades of US elections. Trump’s focus on election administration dates back to his 2020 loss to former US President Joe Biden, which he continues to maintain was the result of the vote being “stolen”. Again, no evidence has emerged to back those claims. The president has called the SAVE America Act “one of the most IMPORTANT & CONSEQUENTIAL pieces of legislation in the history of Congress, and America itself”. In March, he vowed not to sign any other bills into law until the legislation was passed. He has further vowed not to endorse any Republicans who do not support the legislation. Trump also told members of his party in March that passing the bill would “guarantee” their success not only in the midterm elections but in the years to come. Several top Republicans have embraced Trump’s messaging, with US House Speaker Mike Johnson saying opponents of the legislation “want illegal aliens to vote in our elections”. Critics have said the bill would be tantamount to widespread voter disenfranchisement, creating onerous barriers to address what several studies show to be the fleetingly rare problem of noncitizens registering to vote. Several studies have shown that about 11 percent of eligible voters do not have access to birth certificates, while 52 percent do not have valid passports. All told, a recent study by several election-monitoring groups found that about nine percent of eligible voters in the US do not have easy access to documents proving citizenship, accounting for about 21.3 million people. Advertisement Several groups, including the Bipartisan Policy Center, have argued the legislation risks doing more damage than good. Data from a USCIS voter verification system, which some states already use to identify noncitizens in their voter rolls, found that only 0.04 percent of reviewed cases were flagged as potential noncitizens. But as noted by the Bipartisan Policy Center, evidence indicates that the rate may be considerably lower, pointing to a review by Travis County, Texas that found that a quarter of the voters flagged by USCIS had actually provided proof of citizenship. In another example, a review of all registered voters in Utah from 2025 to 2026 found only a single instance of a noncitizen registered to vote out of more than two million voters. There were no confirmed instances of a noncitizen actually voting. Top Democrats have echoed those criticisms, while charging that Trump is seeking to influence the outcome of the midterms as part of what they call a years-long effort to politicise voting administration. “The only thing Republicans are trying to save with this legislation is their own skin in the next election,” Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, said earlier this week. Could it affect women and name changes? A main point of contention for opponents of the legislation is the additional barriers it could create for individuals, primarily women, who changed their last names after marriage or for other reasons. An estimated 69 million women in the US lack easy access to documentation linking their current legal names to those at birth, according to the League of Women Voters, which has been a leading opponent of the bill. The requirement for extra documentation for some married women creates inherent inequality in the system, the organisation has argued. The law would further create extra barriers for individuals who move regularly, including members of the military, and those who have been afflicted by disruptive life changes, including natural disasters, opponents have argued. How does this relate to the filibuster? The so-called “filibuster” is a procedural rule in the Senate that can be used to require 60 votes to pass most bills, as opposed to a simple majority of 51 votes in the 100-seat chamber. Parties in the minority have long used the rule to temper the party in the majority, with Republicans and Democrats rarely holding a filibuster-proof 60 seats. Being a rule of the Senate’s own making, it could be easily scrapped by the party in power. However, doing so has long been seen as a “nuclear” option. While it would offer short-term benefits to the majority party, it would undermine the same party if it becomes the minority in future elections. Nevertheless, Trump has heaped pressure on Republican leaders in the Senate to scrap the rule, writing on Truth Social in March, they need to “Kill the Filibuster”. What happens next? Debate remains ongoing in the Senate over the legislation, but major shifts in support are seen as extremely unlikely. Advertisement Republicans are unlikely to bring the legislation to a vote if they do not have the support for it to pass. Currently, there is no plan to hold a vote to do away with the filibuster, which would require only a simple majority. Lawmakers have also not yet pursued other, more incremental procedural manoeuvres to pass the bill without 60 votes.

Apr 15, 202620 votes

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

Apr 15, 202612 votes

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

News|Sexual Assault Reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell have shaken the California state gubernatorial race, where polls have shown him leading a crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. A number of influential Democratic Party lawmakers called on Swalwell to drop out of the race and resign from the United States Congress during TV interviews on Sunday, days after reports from CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed alleged accounts of sexual assault from a former staffer and misconduct allegations from several other women. list of 3 items list 1 of 3Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing list 2 of 3Dolores Huerta, sexual violence survivors speak out against Cesar Chavez list 3 of 3Bill Cosby found guilty of 1972 sexual assault, victim awarded nearly $60m end of list “What he did is sick and disgusting,” Congressman Ro Khanna told the news programme Fox News Sunday, calling for investigations into the allegations by law enforcement and the US House of Representatives. Swalwell has denied the allegations as “absolutely false” and has not given any indication that he plans to exit the race for the governorship of the country’s most populous state. A March poll from Emerson College had shown Swalwell ahead of Democratic and Republican challengers by several points. But the reports have shaken his campaign, with powerful figures and organisations revoking their endorsements and calling for him to drop out over the weekend. The Manhattan district attorney’s office confirmed on Saturday that it was investigating the allegations. California gubernatorial candidate, US Representative Eric Swalwell, appears at a town hall meeting in Sacramento, California, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 [Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo] Republican US Representative Anna Paulina Luna has said she will submit a motion to begin the process of expelling Swalwell, a move some Democrats in Congress have said they could support. Advertisement “This is not a partisan issue,” Representative Pramila Jayapal said Sunday. “This cuts across party lines. And it is the depravity of the way that women have been treated.” Democrats have also called for the expulsion of Representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas who is also facing sexual misconduct allegations. Khanna and Republican Representative Byron Donalds have said that they could support a bid to eject both Gonzales and Swalwell from Congress. “As far as I’m concerned, both gentlemen need to go home,” Donalds said.

Apr 12, 202610 votes

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Apr 12, 20268 votes

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Apr 12, 202620 votes

Search

Scores for St. Kitts Gazette – Daily News from St. Kitts & the Caribbean

Credibility

Political lean

Originality

Stories ChamberLight collected, by month

Top topics

Who they cover

Most covered

Article tone

Challenges to these scores

Articles served from stkittsgazette.com

US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA

US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA

US Congress temporarily extends controversial surveillance power under FISA

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

COMMENTARY: The High Cost of Outsourcing Deportations To Africa

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor