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Trump administration tightens H-1B oversight and extends $100,000 fee requirement
The White House is increasing scrutiny of H-1B employers, directing agencies to consider recent layoffs while extending a $100,000 fee requirement for certain…
USPS halts work on election-mail computer system ahead of 2026 midterms
The U.S. Postal Service has stopped work on a computer system tied to proposed mail-voting changes and says normal election-mail procedures will continue.
Senator Mark Warner presses for U.S. AI guardrails before year-end
Sen. Mark Warner says Congress should enact an initial set of AI safety rules in 2026, citing risks to critical infrastructure and autonomous…
House Democrats move to challenge U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution seeking to block the proposed U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement during its review period.
House recess leaves Hegseth impeachment push and other disputes unresolved
The U.S. House left Washington early for the midterm campaign period, leaving Rep. Thomas Massie’s Hegseth impeachment resolution without a vote.
U.S. extends visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority and PLO officials
The U.S. State Department said it is extending visa restrictions on some Palestinian Authority and PLO officials ahead of the U.N. General Assembly.Washington…
US House leaves Washington early with major disputes still unresolved
The House recessed early for the campaign season while several high-profile disputes remained unfinished.
EU weighs under-13 social media ban in wider policy push
The European Commission is considering tougher age limits for social media as part of a broader package of policy proposals.
Europe moves to build its own emergency protocol for hybrid threats
The European Commission wants a faster collective response to drone incursions, sabotage and cyberattacks that fall below the threshold of conventional war.
U.S. pays $725 million toward U.N. dues, preserving General Assembly vote
Washington made a major payment toward its U.N. arrears, including separate peacekeeping funds, while still owing more than $1.3 billion to the regular…