Microsoft Warns Green Card Curbs Could Hurt US Tech Competitiveness
Microsoft President Brad Smith has warned that the Trump administration’s move to restrict green-card access for skilled foreign workers could weaken US technological competitiveness and push global talent to other countries, Politico reported on...
US Pressures Europe to Release Diesel Reserves or Face Export Ban
The Trump administration has urged Germany and France to release emergency diesel inventories to help ease global fuel prices, warning that the United States could consider restricting diesel exports if Europe does not act,...
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role
U.S. President Donald Trump said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August, marking the departure of one of his most trusted advisers ahead of the November...
U.S. Travel Industry Warns Against Expansion of Visa Bond Program
The U.S. Travel Association has raised concerns that the Trump administration could expand its visa bond program to more countries, warning that such a move could hurt the U.S. travel industry and economy. The...
USDA Relocation Plan Sparks Fears of Staff Exodus and Program Disruptions
The Trump administration’s plan to relocate more than half of the Department of Agriculture’s Washington-area workforce has raised concerns that critical research, trade and food-aid programs could be affected as many employees say they...
Democrats Urge Revival of Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Plan
A group of Democratic senators has urged the Trump administration to revive plans to feature anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman on the U.S. $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department was no...
U.S. Launches $5 Billion AI Initiative to Accelerate Scientific Research
The Trump administration has announced a $5 billion initiative to tackle long-standing scientific challenges using artificial intelligence across multiple fields. The program will involve 15 federal agencies, including the Departments of Health and Human...
HHS Watchdog Reports $5.56 Billion in Recoveries as Healthcare Fraud Cases Decline
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings during the six months from October through March, while excluding 1,212...
Trump Renewable Permit Delays Put $121 Billion Investments at Risk
Renewable energy projects worth more than $121 billion in the United States are facing growing uncertainty as permitting delays linked to the Trump administration’s policies slow the approval process, according to a new report...
Trump Administration Pushes Plutononium-to-Fuel Plan for Future Nuclear Reactors
The Trump administration is advancing discussions with five companies to convert nearly 19.7 metric tons of surplus plutonium, including material from dismantled nuclear warheads, into fuel for next-generation nuclear reactors. The initiative is part...