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With No Takers Yet, White House Meets With Colleges Still Weighing an Agreement With Trump

With No Takers Yet, White House Meets With Colleges Still Weighing an Agreement With Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five remaining universities have been weighing an offer from President Donald Trump to sign a “compact” for higher education. None has signed on as the deadline approaches, and on Friday, the University of Virginia declined the offer. The White House has faced several rejections after inviting nine universities to become initial signers…MORE

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration for imposing a $100,00 annual fee for new H-1B visa applications, claiming the fee is unlawful and would significantly harm U.S. businesses. The federal lawsuit filed Thursday asks a court to declare that President Donald Trump exceeded the executive branch’s authority by imposing the fee…MORE

Trump Commutes Sentence of Former US Rep. George Santos in Federal Fraud Case

Trump Commutes Sentence of Former US Rep. George Santos in Federal Fraud Case

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities…MORE