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Federal Investigators Target Massive Work Visa Fraud Scheme
Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
The Trump administration launched a major work visa fraud probe, revealing shocking links between skilled labor trafficking, transnational cartels, and unauthorized workers operating in U.S. medical facilities.
President Trump Faces Weak Approval Ratings Following America's 250th Anniversary
Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Following America’s 250th anniversary, President Trump’s approval ratings hover between 34% and 41%. Notably, he remains the only U.S. president in history to never reach 50% approval.
US Treasury Department Drops Plans to Feature Harriet Tubman on the Twenty-Dollar Bill
Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the abandonment of the Harriet Tubman twenty-dollar bill redesign, as the administration explores creating a new $250 bill featuring Donald Trump.
Federal Officials Threaten State Election Officers with Prosecution Over Voter Lists
Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
The Justice Department is threatening state election officials with criminal prosecution over voter rolls, escalating federal-state tensions despite courts repeatedly blocking federal access to private voter data.
New Democratic Policy Blueprint Targets Costly Customer Service Hassles and Hidden Fees
Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Project 2029, a new Democratic policy blueprint, targets frustrating corporate practices like hidden fees and subscription traps, which cost the typical American family over $1,200 annually.