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Top US Labor Department official issues stern warning after Microsoft layoffs: 'Don't screw with American workers'

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D’Esposito warns Microsoft against using visa programs as a ‘back door’ into US. (Bloomberg)

US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito has issued a stern warning over the use of employment visa programs, saying employers must not undermine American workers. His remarks came after Microsoft announced voluntary buyout offers for about 60,000 employees and amid a federal suspension of the company’s employment-based green card processing. D’Esposito warns Microsoft … Read more

Texas agriculture department bars businesses employing H-1B workers from receiving certain state grants

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Texas changes grant rules for businesses employing H-1B visa holders. (REUTERS)

The Texas Department of Agriculture will stop awarding eligible department-administered grants to businesses that employ H-1B visa holders, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced, urging Governor Greg Abbott and other statewide elected officials to introduce similar restrictions across their agencies. Texas changes grant rules for businesses employing H-1B visa holders. (REUTERS) The policy aims to … Read more

Former DOGE staffer Jeremy Lewin departs US State Department policy role

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Former DOGE staffer Jeremy Lewin departs US State Department policy role

* Jeremy Lewin helped oversee USAID shutdown and later restoration of some programs Former DOGE staffer Jeremy Lewin departs US State Department policy role * Lewin, 29, focused on Venezuela and Cuba policy at State Department * Lewin says he will return to private sector By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, – The US State Department’s policy … Read more

US Justice Department challenges California over 20,000 ballots linked to suspected noncitizens

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US Justice Department seeks to stop counting 20,000 California ballots over voter citizenship. (REUTERS)

Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor has warned that California’s midterm elections could be compromised, as the US Justice Department seeks to prevent the counting of about 20,000 ballots linked to voters it suspects are noncitizens. US Justice Department seeks to stop counting 20,000 California ballots over voter citizenship. (REUTERS) Bill Essayli, the US attorney for … Read more

Kristi Noem accused of creating fake State Department press release after envoy role ended

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Former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of posting an unauthorized State Department press release. (Getty Images via AFP)

Former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of posting an unauthorised State Department press release using fabricated department letterhead to explain her departure as President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Shield of the Americas initiative. Former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of posting an unauthorized State Department … Read more

US State Department rejects report of foreign service officers' loyalty to Trump being tested before promotion

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US diplomats reportedly asked by Marco Rubio's State Department if they voted for Donald Trump while applying for senior positions. (AP Photo)

The US State Department has reportedly questioned some career diplomats seeking senior assignments about their voting history in the past three presidential elections, raising concerns over alleged political bias in federal government hiring and promotions under President Donald Trump’s administration. US diplomats reportedly asked by Marco Rubio’s State Department if they voted for Donald Trump … Read more

Marco Rubio sends an ethics warning to State Department staff after Kimberly Guilfoyle’s ouster – what to know

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Marco Rubio reminded employees to follow federal ethics rules a day after Donald Trump removed former Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. (HT_PRINT)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a department-wide ethics reminder to US State Department employees. He urged them to avoid conflicts of interest and comply with federal ethics laws. The memo came just one day after President Donald Trump removed Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece. Marco Rubio reminded employees to follow federal … Read more

US justice department gives California 48 hours to flag alleged noncitizen voters: Report

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US gives California 48 hours to review alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action (Representative image)

The US Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action, according to two letters reviewed by Reuters, part of an unprecedented effort to find evidence of voter fraud ahead of next month’s elections. US gives California 48 hours to review alleged noncitizen … Read more

Amid Nancy Guthrie search, Pima County Sheriff’s Department now involved in Vail Death Investigation: ‘Deputies located a woman deceased…’

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Amid search for Nancy Guthrie, Pima County Sheriff’s Department is involved in ‘Vail Death Investigation’ (REUTERS)

Amid the search for Nancy Guthriethe Pima County Sheriff’s Department is now involved in a “Vail Death Investigation.” Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother went missing from her Catalina Foothills home on January 31, 2026. Amid search for Nancy Guthrie, Pima County Sheriff’s Department is involved in ‘Vail Death Investigation’ (REUTERS) Sheriff Chris Nanos released a statement … Read more

Why is the Justice Department investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News? Trump White House press pool boycott explained

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The US Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into five major television networks after they briefly suspended White House pool coverage REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo (REUTERS)

The US Justice Department on Saturday announced that it is investigating five major television networks after the Trump White House Pool boycott, Reuters reported. It is investigating whether the networks violated federal antitrust laws when they briefly halted pooled White House coverage in protest of President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke press credentials from three … Read more