Business group takes legal action to prevent $100k H-1B visa fees

Business group takes legal action to prevent $100k H-1B visa fees

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday regarding its increased fee for H-1B visa applications, which now stands at $100,000. The chamber contends that the president is overstepping his bounds with this alteration to the visa program. According to the chamber, Congress had established a “complex and thoughtful […]

Democrats Prevent Bill To Fund Troops Amid Shutdown

Democrats Prevent Bill To Fund Troops Amid Shutdown

Senate Blocks Defense Spending Bill Amid Shutdown On Thursday afternoon, Senate Democrats blocked a defense spending bill intended to ensure military personnel receive their pay during the ongoing government shutdown. The Senate vote ended at 50-44, with just three Democrats opting to break from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in favor of the bill that […]

Senate Democrats prevent defense bill that would fund troops during shutdown

Senate Democrats prevent defense bill that would fund troops during shutdown

Government Funding Stalemate Continues as Senate Democrats Block Republican Initiative Senate Republicans faced a setback in their efforts to resume government funding as Senate Democrats rejected a military payments bill, marking the 16th day of the federal government shutdown. The defense spending legislation struggled to advance on party lines during a vote on Friday. Only […]

Most Young Liberals Support Violence to Prevent Deportations

Most Young Liberals Support Violence to Prevent Deportations

Young Liberals and Responses to Immigration Raids A recent Signal poll revealed that a significant 60% of young liberals believe it’s acceptable to go beyond peaceful protests in reaction to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. Interestingly, 42% of liberals overall feel the same, even if it involves breaking the law. The polling organization noted […]

Shutdown moves into its second week as Democrats prevent funding bill for the sixth time

Shutdown moves into its second week as Democrats prevent funding bill for the sixth time

On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a bill aimed at ending the government shutdown for the sixth time. The funding dilemma has now stretched into its second week, showing minimal signs of progress. Senators cast their votes, with 54 in favor and 45 against the Republicans’ simple stopgap spending measure designed to keep the government funded […]