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Senators Demand Answers From State Department as Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students

30 senators led by Padilla gave the State Dept. 30 days to explain student visa delays before fall classes — a squeeze hitting Latino students hardest.

Latin Times

Landmark Legislation Could Let Americans Sue Trump Family Over Corruption and Claim Massive Cash Rewards

Senate Democrats' latest bill aims to create an independent federal agency to combat executive branch corruption, allowing citizens to sue for recovery of funds obtained through corruption.

International Business Times UK

How new US immigration bill could ease Green Card path for Indian H-1B visa holders - Explained

As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement, California Senator Alex Padilla has renewed his push for legislation that could provide millions of long-term US residents, including Indian H-1B visa holders, with a fresh pathway to permanent residency.

The Times of India

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'If you have no criminal record...' US senator wants Green Card for immigrants after 7 years of residency, gets called out as 'traitor'

California senator Alex Padilla reintroduced his 2025 legislation demanding to make Green Card easier for foreign nationals. Those who have stayed in the US continuously for seven years and have no criminal record should get Green Cards, the bill said. But he was called a 'traitor' as he advocated for…

The Times of India

H-1B holders among 8 million who could benefit from new US green card bill

US Senator Alex Padilla has renewed a bill that would update a decades-old immigration provision to create a green card pathway for more than 8 million long-term immigrants. The proposal could benefit Dreamers, TPS holders, essential workers and H-1B visa holders facing long employment-based green card backlogs.

The Economic Times

Capitol Lens | Trophy life

From left, California Sens. Adam B. Schiff and Alex Padilla and Senate Majority Leader John Thune escort the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two World Series trophies in the Russell Senate Office Building on Thursday, on their way to meet with members of the team. The Dodgers won the Major League Baseball…

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As Trump threatens the Smithsonian, Congress is on the sidelines

As the White House accuses the Smithsonian Institution of “ideological capture,” it’s put members of Congress in a tough spot as they weigh what, if anything, they can do. A 162-page White House report released last weekend singled out the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, saying it “no longer…

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‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after team thrashed by Belgium at World Cup

Donald Trump mercilessly spoofed after his intervention to get Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned ends with 4-1 defeat and jokes about him imposing 12,000 percent tariffs on the victors

The Independent UK

Trump’s attention drifts to 250th even after House floor meltdown

All aboard the Trump train. President Donald Trump on Wednesday emerged from a rail coach painted specially for America’s 250th birthday bash, with both arms spread, as the awaiting crowd in Medora, N.D., cheered his arrival. Moments later, as a pack of Theodore Roosevelt-era “Rough Rider” enactors on horseback escorted…

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Inside the Trump takeover of America’s 250th birthday party that created feuding planners and left a state fair dud

Trump’s Freedom250 set up in January 2025 and America250, the nonpartisan group created by Congress in 2016, are reportedly clashing over plans for the nation’s 250th birthday

The Independent UK

AI deepfakes bill advanced by Senate Judiciary Committee

Unauthorized deepfake images generated by artificial intelligence would need to be removed from online platforms if they weren’t licensed by the person portrayed, under a bill the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced on Thursday. The bill, which was approved by voice vote, would give individuals an intellectual property right to their…

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Senate committee approves public land reauthorization fund

Congress is hopeful that the popularity of U.S. national parks and other public lands can translate into bipartisan support for a deferred maintenance fund whose reauthorization expired last year. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday approved a bill to reauthorize a fund providing $1.9 billion annually over…

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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

U.S. politicians have perhaps never been more divided, including when it comes to their views on higher education.

The Conversation

Members of pro-immigration group hit by Trump crackdown on immigration

La Union Del Pueblo Entero has seen engagement at its 8,000-member organization drop off after the Trump administration’s immigration raids.

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International Business Times UK

Trump Admin Pushed to Strip Voting Machines From Half of America Before the Midterms

A White House adviser attempted to ban Dominion Voting Systems machines in over half of US states, citing debunked conspiracy theories. The plan, lacking evidence, ultimately failed.

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Chatbot bills look to address safety fears as midterms loom

Hearings filled with heart-wrenching stories of children who died by suicide after their interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots have made it easy for those on both sides of the aisle to agree that something needs to be done to regulate the new technology. But as one bill has been voted…

The Independent UK

Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount

Lawmakers are working to raise the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers

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Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee

Providers of artificial intelligence companion chatbots would need to verify users’ ages and ban minors from the companions under a bill that advanced unanimously in a Senate committee Thursday. The Judiciary Committee voted 22-0 to approve the bill, which would make it a crime to knowingly provide a chatbot that…

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Lawmakers and community leaders react to ‘indefensible’ Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations

New York Times report leads to multiple cancellations of events meant to celebrate the late labor organizer

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Democrats, groups sound alarm on Trump actions on elections

Democrats and voter advocacy groups are increasingly warning that Trump administration policies and actions could curtail voting in the midterm elections when it comes to changes on who can cast ballots and when it will count. President Donald Trump and federal agencies have taken several steps over the past year…

The Guardian - US

Tim Walz accuses Trump of withholding $259m in Medicaid funds ‘to punish blue states’ – as it happened

Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’

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Trump called it a ‘golden age’ in front of millions, and the Democrat chosen to respond had three questions that cut right through it

That’s how the Democrats plan to win the midterms.

International Business Times UK

Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

The Independent UK

Trump is ‘making your life harder’: Democrat Abigail Spanberger argues in State of the Union response

Spanberger spoke from Colonial Williamsburg to deliver a message on affordability on behalf of the Democratic Party

The Guardian - US

‘We did not hear the truth’: Spanberger criticizes Trump over cost of living

Virginia’s new governor gives State of the Union rebuttal while Alex Padilla echoes themes in Spanish response

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