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Major U.S. companies, including Walmart, Cognizant, and TCS, are pausing or reshaping H-1B hiring strategies after President Trump’s $100,000 visa fee hike disrupts recruitment plans.
The Trump administration is exploring equity-based investments in quantum computing firms like IonQ and Rigetti, signaling deeper government involvement in advancing U.S. tech innovation.
Unilever delays the spin-off of its Magnum ice cream business due to the U.S. government shutdown, highlighting its widespread disruption to corporate activity and the economy.
The Social Security Administration begins its new paperless policy this October, shifting all payments to direct deposit or Direct Express cards to reduce fraud and costs.
Rep. Ami Bera enters the final quarter with $2 million cash-on-hand, showcasing his electoral strength, bipartisan leadership, and continued focus on healthcare and foreign policy.
President Donald Trump announced a partnership with EMD Serono to make IVF medications up to 84% cheaper, improving access to fertility treatments nationwide.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges a balanced U.S. approach to regulating China’s access to AI technologies, warning that restrictive policies could harm America’s own technological leadership.
New FHA mortgages to non-permanent U.S. residents have plunged to near zero after the Trump administration barred H-1B visa holders from FHA-insured home loans.
The latest Henley Passport Index reveals a major shift in global mobility, with the U.S. passport dropping to 12th place and India ranking 85th.
Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has sparked confusion, halted applications, and raised fears of a de facto ban on high-skilled immigration to the U.S.
A 60-year-old Chicago resident, Rueben Antonio Cruz, was fined by ICE under a revived immigration law requiring noncitizens to carry identification at all times.
The Trump administration revokes visas of six foreign nationals for social media remarks on Charlie Kirk’s killing, expanding its crackdown on dissent and visa scrutiny.
TCS CEO K. Krithivasan announces that the company will halt new H-1B hires, focusing instead on expanding its local workforce across the U.S. and other regions.
Trump defends his role in defusing the India-Pakistan conflict through tariff threats while expressing frustration over missing the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting his transactional approach to diplomacy.
New U.S. legislation forces Nvidia and AMD to prioritize American customers and share revenue from AI chip sales to China, tightening control over global semiconductor trade.
The Biden administration proposes sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa program, aiming to tighten oversight, protect U.S. workers, and redefine eligibility for skilled foreign professionals.
Trilogy Metals surged over 200% after the White House announced a $35.6 million investment, marking a major shift in U.S. critical minerals strategy and policy.
Tariffs imposed under the Trump administration have fueled inflation, driving up prices across essential goods like seafood, pasta, footwear, electronics, and automobiles, straining American consumers.
Shell U.S. President Colette Hirstius warns that regulatory uncertainty and political shifts under the Trump administration threaten investment in America’s offshore wind and energy sectors.
U.S. lawmakers are ramping up scrutiny of AI companies amid concerns over chatbot safety and misuse. Advanced AI chatbots in 2025 use multimodal interactions, emotional intelligence, and memory to deliver more natural, personalized experiences.
The proposed DHS “weighted selection process” would overhaul the H-1B lottery, prioritizing higher-paid and highly skilled roles while reducing chances for lower-wage or less-skilled applicants.
With a U.S. government shutdown looming, Trump’s clash with Congress over healthcare funding and budget priorities risks halting federal services and escalating political tensions before Oct. 1.
The Trump Administration launches the $1M “Gold Card” program, offering a fast-tracked path to U.S. permanent residency for entrepreneurs, investors, and skilled professionals amid rising H-1B visa costs.
The Trump administration seeks equity in Lithium Americas’ $2.26B Thacker Pass project, a cornerstone of U.S. EV battery supply, advancing domestic clean energy independence.