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Trump Extends Mandatory Fee for High-Tech Foreign Worker Visas

Trump Extends Mandatory Fee for High-Tech Foreign Worker Visas

Washington, Saturday, 19 September 2026.
President Trump extended the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee through September 2027 to protect American jobs, despite an ongoing federal court ruling blocking its enforcement.

Tennessee Woman Sues Police for $10 Million After AI Error Leads to False Imprisonment

Tennessee Woman Sues Police for $10 Million After AI Error Leads to False Imprisonment

Fargo, Saturday, 19 September 2026.
A Tennessee woman is suing Fargo authorities for $10 million after an artificial intelligence error led to her wrongful six-month imprisonment for crimes committed 1,900 kilometers away.

Voters Blame President Trump for Economic Struggles and Rising Prices

Voters Blame President Trump for Economic Struggles and Rising Prices

Washington, Saturday, 19 September 2026.
A September 2026 poll shows 43% of voters directly blame President Donald Trump for ongoing inflation and cost-of-living pressures, as skyrocketing gas prices further exacerbate widespread economic dissatisfaction.

Democrat Takes First Lead Over Texas Governor Abbott Ahead of November Election

Democrat Takes First Lead Over Texas Governor Abbott Ahead of November Election

Austin, Saturday, 19 September 2026.
A new survey shows Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa leading Texas Governor Greg Abbott by four points, marking her first lead despite being heavily outspent by 36 million dollars.

Small Business Administration Launches High-Stakes Pitch Competition to Boost American Jobs

Small Business Administration Launches High-Stakes Pitch Competition to Boost American Jobs

Washington, Friday, 18 September 2026.
The Small Business Administration’s new Million Dollar Pitch competition brings celebrity judges to Washington, funding innovative entrepreneurs to spur domestic manufacturing and US job creation through a streamed reality show.

President Trump Blocks White House Access for Three Major News Outlets

President Trump Blocks White House Access for Three Major News Outlets

Washington, Friday, 18 September 2026.
On September 18, 2026, President Trump announced an immediate White House access ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, triggering First Amendment concerns while reporters initially remained credentialed on-site.

All 50 States Join Federal Plan to Lower Medicaid Drug Spending

All 50 States Join Federal Plan to Lower Medicaid Drug Spending

Washington, Friday, 18 September 2026.
President Trump announced that all 50 states signed onto the Most-Favored-Nation drug pricing model for Medicaid, targeting lower drug expenditures by tying domestic costs to lower international prices.

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Over $1.8 Billion Government Settlement Fund

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Over $1.8 Billion Government Settlement Fund

Alexandria, Friday, 18 September 2026.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema rejected government efforts to dismiss a lawsuit over a controversial $1.8 billion settlement fund, ruling the legal dispute remains active despite administration claims.

Federal Judge Requires Advance Notice Before Any Kennedy Center Demolition

Federal Judge Requires Advance Notice Before Any Kennedy Center Demolition

Washington, Friday, 18 September 2026.
Judge Christopher Cooper ordered a 30-day notice for Kennedy Center structural changes, placing judicial oversight on the venue’s $257 million renovation plan amid naming disputes and sudden facility closure.

Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, Key Republican Policy Architect, Dies at 84

Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, Key Republican Policy Architect, Dies at 84

Washington, Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, a influential Republican leader for nearly three decades, died on Sept. 17, 2026, at 84, leaving a lasting legacy in national tax and state water policy.