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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s US Senate run gets dozen more important endorsements

Posted on September 25, 2025September 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

On September 25, 2025, a dozen current and former elected leaders from across the Quad Cities region announced their endorsement of Raja Krishnamoorthi for U.S. Senate, adding to his growing list of downstate supporters….

Where H-1B visa holders are from, who hires them and what they earn

Posted on September 25, 2025September 26, 2025 by Maham Javaid, Adrián Blanco Ramos, The Washington Post

Reuters videograb of President Trump signing new regulations for skilled worker visas. President Donald Trump’s newly announced policy of charging $100,000 for H-1B visas, which allow companies to temporarily hire nonimmigrant foreign…

How Google views Trump’s new H-1B visa policy

Posted on September 25, 2025September 26, 2025 by Andrea Jiménez, The Washington Post

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. PHOTO: @blog.google/authors/sundar-pichai The Trump administration’s latest immigration policy change, requiring a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, sparked concerns over its potential impact on the tech…

Candidate for Congress Dr. Tina Shah criticizes opponent for endorsing new vaccine pronouncements from White House

Posted on September 25, 2025September 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Dr. Tina Shah, candidate for the US Congress from NJ’s 7th District, on a virtual call to discuss current vaccine policies. PHOTO: Screenshot from video. Intensive care physician Dr. Tina Shah, specialist…

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Jeff Mason

Reuters videograb of President Trump signing new regulations for skilled worker visas. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the United States that goes into effect on Sunday will…

Musical icons Kavita Krishnamurthy & Dr. L. Subramaniam perform in support of Moksh Dham

Posted on September 21, 2025September 22, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

Anandita Somnath Ghosh, Consul General of India in Chicago Somnath Ghosh, Dr. L. Subramaniam,Kavita Krishnamurthy Dr.Bharat Barai ,Dr Panna Barai, Prachi Jaitly, Dr.Rashami Patel, founder and President of Moksh Dham. ALL PHOTOS:…

The US’ $100,000 mistake that hands India the future

Posted on September 21, 2025September 22, 2025 by Vivek Wadhwa

Image representing the bilateral US-India relationship. PHOTO @in.usembassy.gov The US has announced a $100,000 fee on every H-1B visa application. President Donald Trump believes this will protect American workers. What it will actually…

Trump’s changes to H-1B visas spark confusion. Here’s what to know

Posted on September 21, 2025September 22, 2025 by Victoria Craw, Vivian Ho, Azi Paybarah, The Washington Post

President Donald Trump signs executive orders on Friday, September 19, 2025, changing some visa rules. MUST CREDIT: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post President Donald Trump’s announcement that a $100,000 fee will be required…

Trump unveils $100k yearly fee on H-1B visas in clampdown on legal immigration

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Cat Zakrzewski, Lauren Kaori Gurley, David Nakamura, The Washington Post

A replica “Trump Gold Card” on display Friday in the Oval Office. MUST CREDIT: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post President Donald Trump on Friday announced an annual $100,000 fee on successful applicants for…

Kamala Harris’ book draws blowback from Shapiro, Buttigieg. Here’s what’s in it

Posted on September 19, 2025September 20, 2025 by Maeve Reston, Sophia Nguyen, The Washington Post

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a November campaign rally in Milwaukee. Her book on her 107-day campaign as the Democratic nominee will publish next week. MUST CREDIT: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington…

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