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On Washingtons Orcas Island, a small dam blocked fish; a larger culvert opened 1,584 feet of stream, and salmon were found upstream within a year

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HT US Desk

The Hindustan Times US Desk brings you the latest news and developments from across the United States. The team covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports, business, entertainment and stories that are trending across the country. Our coverage includes the White House, Congress, US elections, immigration and visa updates, H-1B, green cards, Social … Read more

Pramila Jayapal, Indian-American Democrat seeking sixth term to represent Washingtons 7th Congressional District

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Pramila Jayapal was born in Chennai, India, and moved to the US at 16. (AFP)

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal is seeking a sixth term to represent Washington’s 7th Congressional District. A member of the Democratic Party, she will be competing against Republican nominee Nirav Sheth. As the two Indian-born candidates compete against each other, Jayapal has centred her campaign on immigration policy, healthcare reform … Read more

US House bill proposes raising serious H-1B violation fines from $35,000 to $250,000 and extending employer bans from at least 3 years to 10 years as Washington’s visa crackdown intensifies

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US House bill proposes raising serious H-1B violation fines from $35,000 to $250,000 and extending employer bans from at least 3 years to 10 years as Washington’s visa crackdown intensifies

US House bill proposes raising serious H-1B violation fines from $35,000 to $250,000 and extending employer bans from at least 3 years to 10 years as Washington’s visa crackdown intensifies. A Republican lawmaker in the US House has introduced legislation that would significantly increase the penalties facing employers found to have committed serious violations of … Read more

Congress set aside Washington’s East Potomac land for public recreation in 1897; 129 years later, a plan costing up to $49 million could transform its public golf course into a championship venue

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Congress set aside Washington’s East Potomac land for public recreation in 1897; 129 years later, a plan costing up to $49 million could transform its public golf course into a championship venue

The East Potomac Golf Links opened in 1919 Congress set aside Washington’s East Potomac Park for ‘recreation and the pleasure of the people’ in 1897. The park includes the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic public golf course that opened in 1919. Now, 129 years after the park was created, the Trump administration has started … Read more

South Korea working with India to secure Hormuz, security of key maritime routes essential for survival of both nations: President Lee

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South Korea working with India to secure Hormuz, security of key maritime routes essential for survival of both nations: President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung As he arrived in India for a State visit, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Koreas and India must work closely as emerging global leaders amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, and that the 2 countries can give a new direction to multilateralism when it’s faced with mounting challenges. In … Read more