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In the battle over President Donald Trump's Sept. 19 H-1B visa proclamation, a new lawsuit seeks to block Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, intended to defend U.S. workers, restore integrity to the immigration system and stop corporate abuse of cheap foreign labor.
The coalition behind the lawsuit, composed of unions, universities and religious institutions, claims the surcharge is unlawful. But their challenge underscores a deeper problem: Too many American organizations have grown comfortable exploiting the visa system while benefiting from tax breaks, public funding and American freedoms.
The case, filed in California federal court, argues that Trump overstepped his authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Yet the law grants the president explicit power under 8 U.S.C. §1182(f) to restrict or condition the entry of any non-citizens when their admission is "detrimental to the interests of the United States." The proclamation cites precisely that concern: that the H-1B program has been "deliberately exploited" to replace Americans, suppress wages and create dependency on foreign labor.
Suspension of entry or imposition of restrictions by President
Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate.
Why the administration says the fee is necessary
For years, law-abiding Americans have watched as tech firms, staffing agencies and academic institutions bypassed domestic workers through complex visa loopholes. Investigations by federal agencies have documented fraud, kickbacks and racketeering tied to outsourcing companies that dominate H-1B hiring. The new $100,000 surcharge functions as both deterrent and filter, discouraging frivolous petitions and forcing employers to justify their hiring decisions.
Under previous rules, companies paid only a few thousand dollars in filing fees, an amount small enough to treat the visa as disposable. Trump's order changes that calculation, ensuring that H-1Bs are used only when no qualified Americans are available – the actual purpose Congress originally intended. It also exempts current visa holders and petitions already in process, focusing solely on new overseas applications.
A system long abused
The proclamation's preamble cites evidence that the program has become a tool for wage suppression and labor displacement. In some industries, "specialty occupation" designations have been stretched so broadly that mid-level coding, accounting or analyst jobs are routinely outsourced to foreign nationals at lower pay. Law enforcement has prosecuted multiple H-1B-reliant firms for visa fraud and money-laundering conspiracies, confirming that such misuse is not rare. Indeed, it is routine.
These practices don't just undercut U.S. workers. They weaken America's national security. The transfer of sensitive data and intellectual property through offshored labor pipelines has already drawn scrutiny from defense and intelligence agencies. Trump's team frames the $100,000 surcharge as a national-interest safeguard, balancing economic policy with security oversight, both legitimate functions of executive power.
The lawsuit's real implication
Opponents argue that the surcharge violates administrative procedure, but their lawsuit exposes another truth: Many U.S. institutions have built their models around low-cost foreign labor instead of training Americans. Universities advertise international recruiting programs while cutting domestic admissions.
Hospitals contract foreign nurses through visa agencies instead of funding local pipeline programs. Tech firms lobby for more visas, even as they conduct mass layoffs of American staff.
Trump's proclamation forces accountability. By raising the cost barrier, it challenges employers to prove necessity, not merely convenience or cost savings. If companies truly face shortages, they can still file. If not, they'll have incentive to invest in apprenticeships, retraining and education in the United States of America. It's a measure meant to rebalance the labor market in favor of American citizens, not global labor brokers.
Can Americans harmed by past abuse seek justice?
Workers who lost jobs to unlawful visa practices may already have recourse under existing law. Claims of discrimination or displacement can fall under 8 U.S.C. §1324b, Title VII, or RICO statutes if fraud or collusion can be proven. Thus, even if Trump's proclamation were to be somehow struck down, which would predictably embolden further abuse, civil or class-action lawsuits would be the only path for Americans to challenge the system that replaced them.
A defining test of sovereignty
Whether courts uphold or block the policy, the stakes go beyond one visa category. The H-1B debate now represents a broader question: Who governs America's labor market – elected leaders accountable to citizens, or corporations accountable to shareholders? President Trump's move asserts that immigration should serve the national interest, not undermine it.
The current lawsuit will proceed through the courts in the coming months. For millions of American workers sidelined by years of outsourcing and offshoring, the outcome will decide whether immigration law protects them … or the companies profiting from their replacement.
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The FBI has fired several employees over a scheme by Jack Smith, Joe Biden's special counsel assigned to run Democrat lawfare cases against President Donald Trump, to spy on the communications of multiple Republican senators.
It was confirmed just this week that Smith's entourage, set up to prosecute, convict and even jail Trump if a way could be found, went to telephone companies with warrants and demanded access to the communications records of Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and GOP Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania.
All Republicans.
The invasion of their records came at a time when Smith was putting together claims that the Jan. 6, 2021, protest-turned-riot in Washington actually was a real effort to overthrow the U.S. government, install all new officials, take control of its international policy, economy, and much more.
Smith's J6 case against Trump, as well as his other claims, ultimately fell apart.
Now, a report at Fox explains the FBI "has already terminated employees and abolished the CR-15 squad just one day after it was revealed that several Republicans' private communications and phone calls had been tracked."
FBI chief Kash Patel confirmed the moves.
"We are cleaning up a diseased temple three decades in the making — identifying the rot, removing those who weaponized law enforcement for political purposes and those who do not meet the standards of this mission while restoring integrity to the FBI. I promised reform, and I intend to deliver it," he told Fox.
Patel said, "Transparency is important, and accountability is critical. We promised both, and this is what promises kept looks like… We terminated employees, we abolished the weaponized CR-15 squad, and we initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead."
It was the CR-15 squad that helped Smith "investigate" Trump.
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With 30 days left until the Nov. 4 Election Day in the high-profile race for New York City mayor, one candidate, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, says there's a "civil war" among Democrats sparked by socialists pushing a "national movement" to take over the party.
Appearing on "Sunday Morning Futures" with Maria Bartiromo on the Fox News Channel, Cuomo said Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, is "basically a banner-carrier for socialists."
"They are anti-business, they are anti-police and that doesn't work in New York," Cuomo said.
"New Yorkers will not support defunding the police, limiting the police, doing away with misdemeanors, legalizing prostitution, legalizing drug trafficking. I mean it would be anarchy in New York City.
"You'd lose the economy and the public safety would get even worse, and New Yorkers get that, and they're not going to get past it."
Cuomo explained: "This is a civil war within the Democratic Party. Remember when the Republican Party had the Tea Party, and that was the extreme right? Well, we have an extreme left and they call themselves the Democratic Socialists."
"And they are trying to take over the Democratic Party. And this is a nationwide movement. And they raise money nationwide, they mobilize nationwide, they send volunteers in from all across the United States, and Mamdani is just a banner-carrier for that movement.
"They just want to win the mayoralty as a crown that says their movement is the dominant movement. That's what this is about, but socialism does not work in New York City. We're all about business. We're all about entrepreneurship and opportunity. And you raise taxes and demonize corporations, they will leave!"
On Thursday, best-selling author Peter Schweizer posted that 78% of Mamdani's donors are not from the state of New York.
Schweizer noted: "FACT: 78% of Mamdani's PAC (New Yorkers for Lower Costs) cash comes from out-of-state donors, mostly California. Only 22% is from New Yorkers. So who's really funding him? Investigators must find out how much foreign money is flowing to Mamdani."
Meanwhile, Cuomo, who is now running as an independent, was asked Thursday on NBC's "Meet The Press NOW" by anchor Kristen Welker: "Has there been … any communication between your campaign and President Trump? And would you accept an endorsement from the president?"
"No, the tent isn't that big, Kristen," Cuomo responded. "That's the limitation. I have not had a conversation, nor would I accept an endorsement from President Trump."
Welker again pressed the question: "So you wouldn't accept an endorsement from the president of the United States who could help you drive out some Republicans and some people who don't support Mr. Mamdani?"
"No I wouldn't," Cuomo said. "I'm going to be appealing to Republicans. I'm going to be appealing to independents as well as Democrats but I don't think we need to inject President Trump into this election."
Already, New York Mayor Eric Adams has dropped out of contention, and Cuomo indicated he "would welcome" support from Adams.
"I have not had a formal conversation with Mayor Adams," he said. "I look forward to it and I expect to have one in the next few days."
The Republican running for mayor, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, also released a video on Wednesday saying he would not be dropping out of the three-way contest as he hammered Cuomo.
"I want to be clear. Andrew Cuomo is not the answer for New York," said Sliwa.
"He already lost to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, and now he's hanging on to a minor ballot line."
"If anyone should drop out, it's Cuomo. I'm staying in this race because I got a real plan to make our city safe and affordable again."
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America's workers are being betrayed. While millions of our people search for jobs or settle for part-time work, the government is quietly flooding the labor pool with foreigners. In 2024, only 1.5 million new jobs were created, yet 7.5 million work permits were approved… a 6 million worker surplus. Add 3.6 million retirements, 4.9 million new graduates, and 6.7 million unemployed, and the total climbs to over 17 million Americans left behind. Biden's Bureau of Labor Statistics lied about the job market, but the math is undeniable. Elizabeth Farah exposes the truth and calls on President Trump to act now, end this corrupt system, and put Americans first.
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A campaign to cancel Netflix services has exploded online after X, Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk condemned the streaming service's efforts to transgenderize children and millions paid attention.
It is "not OK," he said, when Libs of TikTok explained Netflix's "Dead End Paranormal Park" was pushing "pro-transgender on CHILDREN."
The show, advertised for 7-year-olds, also prompted the "Parents – BEWARE" warning online.
Musk's confirmation came when he responded "Same," to another who announced, "Just cancelled my Netflix subscription."
The movement immediately exploded, with documentation after documentation of the corporation's sex-oriented agenda for children, even drawing criticism from a self-described "gay."
Others warned the corporation had turned Alexander The Great "gay" within minutes of a program's beginning.
It was blasted for having a cartoon boy in a dress dancing with two "dads."
Multitudes were online confirming their cancellations:
Social media commenters turned blunt:
"If I had a subscription, I'd cancel it too. However, I canceled mine about 5 years ago, when they started to promote this trash. This is our CHLDREN (sic) we're talking about – how demonic is this?"
A report at Lifesitenews pointed out the offending program was canceled but still makes it available.
The Libs of TikTok warning has been viewed online tens of millions of times.
"In a related post, Libs of TikTok revealed the creator of the show, Hamish Steele, to be a homosexual who uses the pronouns 'he/they.' In a 2023 interview, he proclaimed, 'I'm gay and actually yes that is my whole personality,'" the report explained.
He proclaimed, at the time, "My hobbies include kissing my husband! And kissing my boyfriend! And watching gay things and reading gay things and hanging out with my gay friends."
Right Angle News network noted, "Netflix is now hemorrhaging tens of thousands of users after refusing to take action against the creator of a show for seven-year-olds that promotes trans ideology following revelations that the creator celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk."
The report pointed out, "Dead End: Paranormal Park" is just one of several pro-LGBTQ+ series and/or movies aimed at a young audience that Netflix has sponsored over the years. Netflix has also produced other content with LGBTQ+ characters or themes, including Baby-Sitters Club, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Nimona, First Kill, CoComelon Lane, and Ridley Jones, a series aimed at preschoolers that features two dads and a non-binary character."
It charged, "In 2020, Netflix produced a movie titled Cuties, which has been widely characterized as 'child pomography.'"
There were multiple reports that Musk could fund a new competitor.
Gateway Hispanic said, "Children who regularly consume this type of content are in a developmental phase where they absorb messages without critical filtering, and presenting narratives that normalize gender changes or non-binary identities may create confusion about their own identity and body. Children deserve to grow up in an environment that respects their innocence, not one that pushes adult ideological agendas. Moreover, Netflix's lack of response to criticism and its decision to keep this content in its children's catalog reflect a disconnect with parental concerns. This revolution, led by Musk and amplified by millions, is not just an economic reaction; it's a defense of family values against corporations prioritizing progressive agendas over children's psychological safety."
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Many details remain missing, but there are initial reports that a suspicious device was found – and detonated – just before a Turning Point USA event scheduled at a Utah school.
It was just three weeks ago when TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a free speech event at another Utah school.
The video reveals a shout of "Fire in the hole!" and then a "Bang!'
Reports reveal that one Utah State University building was evacuated just ahead of the TPUSA event.
KSLTV said there were reports of a potential bomb, and there was the video of an explosion being heard.
It was unclear how close the evacuated building was to the location of the scheduled event.
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The Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court to review – and decide – the birthright citizenship case this term.
The fight is over whether the 14th Amendment grants American citizenship to the children of illegal aliens who have broken U.S. laws to enter then give birth inside U.S. borders.
President Donald Trump contends that's not what the writers of the Constitution intended, even though that's been the practice for a good many years already.
A report at the Washington Examiner explained the Trump administration filed two petitions seeking the review soon.
The petitions, filed Friday, appeared on the court's public docket Monday.
The cases were launched by Democrat-run states and groups of people who might be affected.
When the issue originally arose, Trump commented:
Experts have contended that the 14th Amendment never was intended to create massive grants of citizenship to children of illegal aliens.
The Examiner report said the fight stems from Trump's order in January that said the amendment does not include children born on U.S. soil to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
"The issues in this petition are unquestionably cert-worthy," the DOJ said. "The government has a compelling interest in ensuring that American citizenship — the privilege that allows us to choose our political leaders — is granted only to those who are lawfully entitled to it."
The filing noted a lower court ruling against the president actually causes problems, invalidating "a policy of prime importance to the President and his Administration in a manner that undermines our border security. Those decisions confer, without lawful justification, the privilege of American citizenship on hundreds of thousands of unqualified people."
Earlier this year, the high court addressed the issue, but did not decide the core question.
The fight was the vehicle for the Supreme Court to put a limit on nationwide injunctions that were commonly being used by lower court judges to control the president's international policies, economic policies and much more.
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Leftist politicians and their supporting media corporations have been unleashing inflammatory rhetoric about President Donald Trump's agenda for border security and the deportation of illegal alien criminals since before he took office.
And leftist violence against those enforcing the nation's laws, the officers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been surging.
Now it's left two detainees dead, the victims of a sniper who was firing indiscriminately at an ICE facility in Dallas.
Reports have identified the shooting suspect at Joshua Jahn, 29, who was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound near the scene of Wednesday's shooting.
Authorities reported one of the bullet casings left behind in the attack was inscribed "anti-ICE."
"The shooter fired indiscriminately at the ICE building, including at a van in the sallyport where the victims were shot," a statement from the Department of Homeland Security explained.
Another detainee was injured.
Reports revealed Jahn had a record, for a felony marijuana case in Texas in 2016, for which he pleaded guilty and served probation.
No law enforcement officers were injured.
The same location had been hit with a bomb threat in August, and other shootings happened at ICE operations in Alvaredo on July 4 and a Border Patrol location in McAllen days later.
"This vile attack was motivated by hatred for ICE," charged Kristi Noem, Homeland Security secretary. "For months, we've been warning politicians and the media to tone down their rhetoric about ICE law enforcement before someone was killed.
"This shooting must serve as a wake-up call to the far-left that their rhetoric about ICE has consequences," Noem said.
In fact, on Rumble was posted a video of leftist California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasting ICE just hours earlier:
The FBI confirmed, "This morning just before 7am local time, an individual fired multiple rounds at a Dallas, Texas ICE facility, killing one, wounding several others, before taking his own life. FBI, DHS, ATF are on the ground with Dallas PD and state authorities. While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an idealogical motive behind this attack (see photo below). One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase "ANTI ICE." More updates will be forthcoming. These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off. We are only miles from Prarieland, Texas where just two months ago an individual ambushed a separate ICE facility targeting their officers. It has to end and the FBI and our partners will lead these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice. Thankfully, no law enforcement personnel were injured. Please pray for the injured and deceased."
Fox reported Jahn fired "indiscriminately" at the ICE facility and van parked adjacent.
Dallas police statements suggested that Jahn may have been living in Durant, Oklahoma, prior to his death.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state supports border security and deportation efforts and the shooting "will NOT slow our arrest, detention, & deportation of illegal immigrants. We will work with ICE & the Dallas Police Department to get to the bottom of the assassin's motive."
Noem chided those in leftist campaigns who demonize immigration authorities.
"Comparing ICE day in and day out to the Nazi Gestapo, the Secret Police, and slave patrols has consequences," she added. "The men and women of ICE are fathers and mothers, sons and daughters. They get up every morning to try and make our communities safer. Like everyone else, they just want to go home to their families at night."
Newsom's state actually launched a campaign to ban ICE agents from wearing masks to conceal their identities – to prevent attacks on their families.
Federal authorities said since state officials have no authority over federal officers, Newsom's campaign means little.
Activist Laura Loomer confirmed, "I did a background check on Joshua Jahn, the ICE shooter in Dallas, Texas. Joshua Jahn's profile picture from his now-wiped Facebook page per the background check results reveals ANTIFA and communist imagery. The profile photo is of an armed communist with the hammer and sickle. The text reads GLORIOUS EXPOSITION, COMRADE. He also has a previous conviction for selling Marijuana. Proof this was Leftist political violence against ICE officers.":
The link between leftists advocating for actions against ICE and the shooting, however, was noted over and over.
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While Minnesota is hardly a stronghold for MAGA supporters, that was the location of the first Turning Point USA rally since the death of its founder and driving force, Charlie Kirk.
The campus-outreach organization went to the University of Minnesota Monday and drew at least 2,000 attendees, according to Townhall. The national tour has been renamed "This is the Turning Point."
"[The event] was 100% sold out. They are carrying Charlie's torch! This is AMAZING," posted Eric Daugherty about the Minneapolis event.
At one point, hundreds of students stood, many wearing red caps, and chanted, "Charlie! Charlie! Charlie!"
The event, which was originally to feature Kirk, was led by commentator and author Michael Knowles.
"Charlie accomplished more in his 31 years than most people could accomplish in many lifetimes," said Knowles. "His most public accomplishments were political. His most important were religious. He wanted to be remembered for his faith."
MPR News spoke to Keane Pfeifer of St. Paul, a high-school senior.
He said he hadn't heard of Kirk until the lead-up to the 2024 election and liked that Kirk was willing to talk with liberals – "and I also just agree with him on most of his points."
"Charlie was an inspiration for me to speak out and be confident in what I believe in. He started Turning Point USA when he was 18 years old," which is how old Pfeifer is now. "It has shown that youth can make a difference … if we come together and work together."
The tour's next stop is Wednesday night at Virginia Tech, where Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is slated to be one of the speakers.
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President Donald Trump apparently has Venezuela on his mind, as he posted on Monday a hilarious trolling video on Truth Social, declaring it was "TOP SECRET."
"We caught the Venezuelan Militia in training. A very serious threat!" the president exclaimed.
The video shows women, with one being morbidly obese, running slowly through a training ground while carrying guns.
Reaction online includes:
"It seems the Maduro regime is getting their best ready for the fight."
"Wait, I thought they were having famines. Why do they still have people this fat? "
"Imagine thinking a slow jog is a legitimate military threat, pretty sure we're more dangerous in a McDonald's drive-thru than those dudes."
Lol, this is why Trump is the best! One of the hundreds of reasons, but this is a main one. He is a normal dude with a great sense of humor!"
"What is Pritzker's sister doing in Venezuela? LMAO."