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Americans exposing visa abuse face death threats, Trump admin says, promises help to whistleblowers: ‘We’ve got your back’

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Trump administration warns people exposing visa abuse not to be intimidated as death threats emerge. (AP)

The Trump administration is warning people who speak out about alleged visa abuse, fraud and worker exploitation not to be intimidated after Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said death threats have been directed at government officials and Americans raising concerns about the issue. Trump administration warns people exposing visa abuse not to be intimidated … Read more

$26,000 to fight for Russia: How Moscow recruits Americans via TikTok and Telegram

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$26,000 to fight for Russia: How Moscow recruits Americans via TikTok and Telegram

File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for a wreath-laying ceremony surrounded by Russian military personnels Russia is increasingly turning to foreign recruits to replenish its forces fighting in Ukraine, with at least 18 Americans identified as having joined the Russian military, according to Ukrainian officials cited by the New York Post. US recruits are … Read more

Xi invites 1,00,000 young Americans for exchanges, study in China

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Xi invites 1,00,000 young Americans for exchanges, study in China

Washington, China’s President Xi Jinping on Thursday said one lakh young Americans will be invited to visit China for exchanges and study over the next five years. Xi invites 1,00,000 young Americans for exchanges, study in China The announcement by Xi at the White House here came against the backdrop of a similar announcement made … Read more

If employers lay off Americans and choose H-1B workers what happens next? Trump’s new order puts US firms under scrutiny

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Trump order links US job cuts to H-1B scrutiny. (REUTERS)

Employers sponsoring H-1B workers will face closer scrutiny if they have recently laid off American workers or are planning job cuts that could affect similarly situated US employees under a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Trump order links US job cuts to H-1B scrutiny. (REUTERS) The order directs the Departments of Labor, … Read more

Trump signs H-1B order targeting employers that lay off Americans, tighten scrutiny of foreign hires

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US President Trump signs H-1B order targeting employers over layoffs of US workers. (AFP)

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing US agencies to scrutinize H-1B visa applications involving employers that have laid off American workers or are planning layoffs that could affect similarly situated US employees. US President Trump signs H-1B order targeting employers over layoffs of US workers. (AFP) The order expands scrutiny of … Read more

What does the Fed rate hike mean for Americans as phone and utility bills rise?

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US Fed rate hike raises borrowing costs as cell phone and utility bills also increase. (Pexel)

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage point, taking its benchmark federal funds rate to 3.75%-4%. The move is aimed at slowing inflation by making borrowing more expensive and reducing spending. US Fed rate hike raises borrowing costs as cell phone and utility bills also increase. (Pexel) The rate hike is … Read more

Mike Johnson won’t guarantee Trump’s $5,000 checks — Will Americans get the money?

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump's $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg)

House Speaker Mike Johnson did not promise that Americans would actually receive the $5,000 payments announced by President Donald Trump. Johnson was asked about the payments during NBC News’ Meet the Press on Sunday. US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks about Trump’s $5,000 payment plan and Congress approval. (Bloomberg) Moderator Kristen Welker asked whether Americans … Read more

Trump $5,000 dividend: Will Americans get checks before 2026 midterm elections?

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President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans keep control of both houses of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump made the promise on September 9 at a Republican midterm convention rally in Dallas, Texas. Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend payment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. (Getty Images … Read more

After 9/11, Canada’s tiny town of Gander sheltered 7,000 Americans for days, providing food and refuge as 38 planes landed there following the attack

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After 9/11, Canada’s tiny town of Gander sheltered 7,000 Americans for days, providing food and refuge as 38 planes landed there following the attack

Long before the trade tariffs, barriers and diplomatic tensions between the US and Canada, there was a time when thousands of Americans found unexpected refuge in a tiny Canadian town after 9/11. On September 11, 2001, residents of a small Canadian town thousands of miles from New York suddenly found themselves caring for thousands of … Read more

Americans don’t always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs

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Americans don't always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs

Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind speaks out on H-1B issue. Amid a renewed controversy over whether American jobs should be reserved for Americans and not skilled foreigners, Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind presented a detailed analysis of the tech situation, breaking down which tech companies need what type of skills. Govind said she had been … Read more