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On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation that limits certain foreign workers from entering the United States under the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to hire skilled temporary workers. The proclamation requires employers to pay an extra $100,000 fee when applying for these visas for workers outside the U.S., unless the Secretary of Homeland Security decides the worker is important for national interests. This rule lasts for 12 months starting September 21, 2025. It mainly affects companies hiring foreign workers in specialized jobs, especially in technology fields, and aims to reduce what the proclamation describes as misuse of the program that harms American workers’ job opportunities and wages. The proclamation also directs government agencies to update wage rules and prioritize higher-paid, highly skilled workers. However, these claims about the program’s misuse and its effects on American workers are presented by the administration and have not been independently verified in this document. Read full document →
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On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a formal proclamation declaring that day as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a special day to remember American soldiers who were captured or went missing during wars. This proclamation asks government leaders and private groups across the country to hold ceremonies to honor these service members and their families. The document highlights that more than 80,000 Americans are still missing from past conflicts and notes efforts during the President’s first term to bring home the remains of about 250 soldiers from North Korea, with 100 identified so far. While the proclamation does not create new laws or require actions, it uses the President’s constitutional power to officially recognize this day and encourage public remembrance and ongoing efforts to find missing service members. Read full document →
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On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order creating a new visa program called the “Gold Card.” This program lets people who give a large gift of money—$1 million if they give it themselves, or $2 million if a company gives it for them—to the U.S. Department of Commerce apply faster for a visa to live in the United States. The order says this money will be used to help American businesses. The program affects immigrants who want to come to the U.S. and are willing to make these big donations, and it aims to prioritize people who can help the country’s economy. The order also directs government departments to set up the rules and processes for this program within 90 days. While the order claims this will protect public safety and national security, it is important to note that these claims are stated by the administration and not independently verified in the document. Read full document →
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Federal Register |
- Starting January 1, 2026, Medicare Advantage plans must send up-to-date lists of their doctors and providers to the government in a special format so this information can be shown on the Medicare Plan Finder website. These plans have to update their lists within 30 days whenever something changes and must confirm at least once a year that the information they provide is correct. This new rule helps people with Medicare easily see and compare which doctors are in each plan’s network all in one place, saving time and making it easier to pick the best health plan for their needs. Read full document →
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