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Trump Hit With First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee (3)
A federal court should set aside a new $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B workers by the Trump administration, according to a lawsuit filed by a coalition of labor unions, health-care providers, academic groups, religious organizations, and individual visa holders. A proclamation issued by the White House Sept. 19 added the fee as a condition of entry for workers on the…
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The FBI is weighing an arrest and perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to help, sources say
The FBI is considering carrying out a “showy” arrest and perp walk of the agency’s now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, and has suspended an agent who refused to participate in the plan, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Comey was charged last week with lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, an unprecedented move that came after…
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Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke protected immigration status for thousands of Venezuelans
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for the Trump administration to revoke temporary legal status for up to 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants, meaning some could ultimately be deported. The court granted an emergency request filed by the Trump administration seeking to block a judge’s ruling that said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem failed to follow the correct…
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Chevron refinery fire: Explosion rocks El Segundo, Manhattan Beach region in Southern California
When a large fire broke out at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, a bright orange glow from the flames could be seen across a large portion of Southern California. Eyewitness News spoke exclusively with a man who had an up-close experience. He was working on site when it erupted and described what it was like. Eyewitness News spoke exclusively…
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Supreme Court will consider overturning strict Hawaii gun law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said on Friday that it will take up its latest gun rights case and consider striking down a strict regulation on where people can carry firearms in Hawaii. President Donald Trump’s Republican administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the court’s landmark 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights…
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FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives : NPR
The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on April 22, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP WASHINGTON — Federal officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a regulatory formality that quickly triggered pushback from anti-abortion groups and politicians aligned with the…
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Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery in El Segundo, sending plumes across South Bay
An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, igniting massive flames that could be seen for miles. The city of El Segundo said that there was a fire at the Chevron refinery but that there was no public threat or evacuation orders. Videos taken when the explosion occurred around 9:30 p.m. showed a massive fireball…
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Trump cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in targeted states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election. The move comes as President Donald Trump threatens deep cuts in his fight with congressional Democrats over the government shutdown. The Energy Department said in…
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Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to child sex abuse
Cindy Clemishire, the woman who accused Morris of molesting her at age 12, sat in the courtroom, surrounded by family, as Morris accepted responsibility — a moment she sought for decades. The plea represents a remarkable fall for Morris, who founded Gateway in 2000 in Southlake, Texas, and grew it into a megachurch with tens of thousands of weekly attendees.…
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What the shutdown means for Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs
Your Medicare, Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage won’t vanish during the government shutdown, but changes to some benefits and fewer government workers to help could still disrupt care for millions. At the heart of the shutdown fight is whether Republican leaders accept a demand from Democrats to extend Obamacare subsidies before they expire at the end of the year…
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