Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist The Guardian - US · Sep 19
'A huge problem': Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined. A Bush-era ethics lawyer explains why you should worry The White House says the president's 28,700 trades are automated and hands-off. Fortune · Sep 19
Dems probe Don Jr.'s Russian wedding Rep. Robert Garcia said the revelations that Umar Kremlev had bankrolled the wedding raise “serious" concerns Salon · Sep 19
Pawan Khera flags H-1B fee extension, warns of impact on Indian IT talent The US administration has renewed a USD 100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions. This move could significantly affect Indian IT professionals and students seeking employment. Smaller companies may now avoid sponsoring H-1B visas altogether due to increased costs. Indian professionals might explore opportunities in the UK, Canada, and Australia.… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Trump extends $100K H-1B visa fee until Sept 2027 but court stay remains: White House cites plunge in filings by IT cos In a major development especially for Indian tech professionals who constitute a fair chunk of H-1B visa holders and American sponsoring companies, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh presidential proclamation extending the controversial $100K H-1B visa fee for another 12 months, stretching the policy through Sept 21, 2027. The Times of India · Sep 19
H-1B visa: Indian diaspora group backs Trump’s scrutiny, warns against hurting US innovation The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies supports H-1B visa program scrutiny. They caution that this should not impede American innovation and economic growth. Highly specialized jobs often require foreign talent not immediately available domestically. The organization advocates for a transparent, merit-based system with strong enforcement. This approach balances… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Trump says US reached 'infinite' security deal with Denmark over Greenland Trump said the US has reached a deal with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security and barring Russia and China from establishing bases or making sensitive investments there. The Economic Times · Sep 19
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee order for another year Donald Trump has extended for another year his executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa applications, even as the policy faces multiple court challenges. The higher charge does not apply to renewals or to many foreign students already in the US who later move to H-1B… The Economic Times · Sep 19
White House tries to take credit for Wendy’s switching back to a classic look Wendy’s has revived its iconic yellow fry boxes and Frosty cups as customers yearn for the comforts of their 90s childhood The Independent UK · Sep 18
Trump bans CNN, others from White House Critics call it an "unprecedented assault on press freedom" Salon · Sep 18
Can President Trump Ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House? President Trump posted today: Is that constitutional? According to the D.C. Circuit (the federal appellate court with jurisdiction over D.C.),… The post Can President Trump Ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House? appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 18
Trump threatens to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House The president has already pursued legal action against other major news organisations, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the BBC. Euronews · Sep 18
Trump says he’s banning three media outlets from the White House. Is it legal? IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 18
Trump Says He's Banning Three Top Media Companies From The White House, Warns Other Will Follow "Media Outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they're covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America," Trump wrote. International Business Times · Sep 18
The Times of India · Sep 18 Trump bars news outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House President Donald Trump has enacted a swift exclusion of three major news outlets—CNN, MS NOW, and Politico—from White House premises. He branded their regular reports as 'FAKE NEWS,' marking a bold stance against media he perceives as adversarial. Trump warned that more outlets could follow if they continue to publish…
The Guardian - US · Sep 18 Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House President has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major news media since start of second term
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Trump ‘bans’ CNN and other media groups from White House for reporting of ‘FAKE NEWS’ Unprecedented action threatens to further insulate president from any direct critical questioning
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 Trump Backs Away From Industry-Funded AI Regulator After Zuckerberg, Musk and Nvidia's Huang Object, Report Says Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Jensen Huang reportedly warned Donald Trump that an industry-funded AI watchdog could entrench the dominance of leading AI laboratories.
The Times of India · Sep 18 ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pick The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director.
Latin Times · Sep 18 Trump Kept Mexico on the Drug Blacklist. Sheinbaum's Comeback: Audit Yourselves First Mexico stays on the U.S. 2027 drug blacklist, but avoids the harshest label. Sheinbaum demands Washington account for its own drug crisis too.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Trump AG Todd Blanche sparks concerns about boundaries with frequent appearances at political events Attorneys general have typically stayed away from political rallies and at arm's length from the White House
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 Donald Trump's Mysterious Waistline Bulge Resurfaces During North Carolina Trip as Theories Swirl Donald Trump's waistline bulge resurfaced during his North Carolina trip, reviving unverified theories about a mobility device that the White House rejected.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Many Trump ‘enemies’ are being spoon-fed to him by one conservative think tank Analysis by The Independent finds the group has had an outsized influence on the White House’s policies towards Democratic-aligned groups and issues
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 'You Guys Are Such F*cking Losers': Zara Larsson Slams White House for Using 'Midnight Sun' in ICE Video Zara Larsson has condemned a White House TikTok showing ICE detentions set to her song 'Midnight Sun', calling the video dehumanising and criticising its message about deportations.
The Economic Times · Sep 18 'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh delivered the interest rate hike this week that many economists think surging inflation required, defying President Donald Trump -- but questions about the central bank chief's credibility linger. The White House insists that any inflation is due to the previous administration, with Trump advisor…