US Chamber of Commerce files lawsuit against Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee: Here’s why it calls the policy ‘unlawful’

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it unlawful and cost-prohibitive for businesses. The group argues the fee violates federal law and threatens US access to global talent. The move has sparked industry concern, with tech leaders warning it could stifle innovation and…

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Now USC rejects Trump’s funding compact, joining MIT and Brown in defending academic freedom and autonomy

USC has officially rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposed funding compact, joining MIT and Brown University in declining the offer over concerns about academic freedom and institutional autonomy. The compact tied federal research funding to compliance with conservative-aligned policies, including restrictions on admissions, gender definitions, and campus structures. USC interim President Beong-Soo Kim cited the…

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Brewers ‘Karen’ fired after viral video identifies her as Shannon Kobylarczyk in racist rant at Dodgers supporter and U.S. war veteran

A Wisconsin woman, Shannon Kobylarczyk, faced swift repercussions after a viral video captured her racist tirade against a U.S. war veteran at a baseball game. Her employer, ManPowerGroup, terminated her employment, and she resigned from the Make-A-Wish Foundation board. The incident highlights the rapid online response to displays of hate.

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