State Department to introduce a new $750 fast-track visa interview service
Boston Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s H-1B Visa Fees A federal judge in Boston has ruled against the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, deeming it an unconstitutional tax that lacked Congressional approval. In a related development, the State Department is set to introduce a “premium” expedited service. This will allow foreign business and tourist […]
Trump Promotes ‘Gold Card’ Fast-Track Citizenship Program
Trump Gold Card Controversy Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently stated that although the Trump Gold Card might generate substantial revenue for the federal government, it wouldn’t actually lead to an increase in the number of skilled immigrants filling jobs typically sought by American graduates. “This initiative is linked to existing approved visas,” Lutnick mentioned during […]
Thune seeks to fast-track nominee confirmations with Senate ‘suitcase nuke’
Senate Majority Leader’s Strategy on Filibuster In 2013, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) initiated the first “nuclear option” by limiting the filibuster for most administrative confirmations, ignoring its application for Supreme Court nominees. Then, in 2017, former Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) employed a similar tactic to confirm Justice Neil Gorsuch, again easing […]
Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US – Mining.com
The White House on Friday said it would allow President Donald Trump to quickly track 10 mining projects across the US as part of a push to expand critical mineral production. Projects supplying copper, antimony and other minerals are recognized for Fast-41 status, a federal initiative launched in 2015 to streamline critical infrastructure approvals. The […]
Trump crafts plan to fast-track spending cuts as government shutdown looms
The White House is beginning to map how its promise to cut federal spending in preparation for a six-month government funding bill to pass Congress. The two, well-versed in the conversation, told Fox News Digital that President Donald Trump and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vault are working on a strategy to […]
FCC chair Brendan Carr says he’ll fast-track CBS probe over editing of Kamala Harris’ ’60 Minutes’ interview
Brendan Car, chairman of the Federal Communications Committee, is biased in an “60 -minute” biased editing after CBS News has a complete transcript in which CBS News has controlled with Camala Harris. I learned this post while planning a survey that would be said to be. The car has pledged to start a survey following […]
Fast-track House vote anticipated on spending deal as conservatives object
Lawmakers are bracing for a vote on the 1,500-page government funding agreement as early as Wednesday night or Thursday morning under a fast-track process. The potential move to accelerate consideration comes as conservatives have made a final set of demands and many allies of President-elect Trump oppose the bill. Conservatives are calling on House Speaker […]
Trump warns Senate GOP not to fast-track Biden nominees
President-elect Trump warned Senate Republicans on Tuesday that he would oppose ending a deal with Democrats to fast-track President Biden's final nominees through the Senate before the session adjourns later this week. President Trump: “To Senate Republicans: There is no agreement with Democrats to rush nominations after the end of this Congress.'' Posted In true […]
Los Angeles officials vow to fast-track ‘sanctuary city’ law after Trump victory
Los Angeles City Council members say they are working to expedite legislation that would declare Los Angeles a “sanctuary city” for illegal immigrants following President-elect Trump's victory last week. The legislation would prohibit federal immigration officials from accessing city databases and would also prohibit city resources from being used for immigration enforcement. The ordinance was […]
New medication for ALS eligible for fast-track FDA approval
Researchers say new hope could be on the horizon for ALS patients in the form of a “groundbreaking” drug. Nuvivo, a California biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, is seeking approval for a new drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). According to the ALS Association, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that gradually impairs […]