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20 states sue to block $100,000 fee for H-1B visas -- President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in September imposing the fee. His administration has argued that some employers had abused the program to keep wages low, hurting American workers. The policy took effect Sept. 21.
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Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative -- The legislation, unveiled Friday, is a last-minute sprint as Johnson's party refuses to extend the enhanced tax subsidies for those who buy policies through the Affordable Care Act.14 hours ago
Vermont-based fighter wing deploying to Caribbean amid tensions with Venezuela, US senator says -- Senator Peter Welch decries the deployment. He says it is part of Operation Southern Spear, which has been targeting drug trafficking in the region.15 hours ago
Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative. Here's how Friday unfolded. -- The legislation, released late Friday, does not include an extension of enhanced tax credits that make health insurance more affordable in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.13 hours ago
Senator Markey condemns 'cruel and calculated racism' by ICE agents at Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony15 hours ago
Republican congressman demands MIT share info on alleged antisemitic incidents21 hours ago
See the photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate that show Donald Trump, Larry Summers, Woody Allen22 hours ago
US Representative Seth Magaziner's congressional stock trading ban gains momentum1 day ago
DOJ sues Massachusetts, three other states after they refused to hand over voters' personal data -- The federal lawsuits are the latest in a string of litigation the DOJ has brought against states in a bid to compel them to turn over voters' personal information.20 hours ago
Read the letter the Trump administration sent to Boston alleging discrimination in housing policy -- The investigation could result in discrimination charges or a referral to the US Department of Justice.22 hours ago
Trump administration says it will investigate Boston's housing policies for anti-white bias -- The probe is the administration's latest effort to use landmark civil rights laws to attack diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.14 hours ago
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FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays7 hours ago
Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case14 hours ago
National Trust sues Trump over White House ballroom construction20 hours ago
Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar23 hours ago
Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story.21 hours ago
Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a cease-fire after days of deadly clashes, Trump says17 hours ago
Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image17 hours ago