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U.S. May Require Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds for High-Risk Applicants in New Trump-Era Pilot Program
The U.S. State Department will begin enforcing a new visa bond policy that could require applicants from countries with high overstay rates or weak security controls to post bonds of up to $15,000 under a yearlong pilot program announced Monday. The initiative, which starts August 20, is part of President Donald Trump's broader crackdown on illegal immigration and visitor visa violations. 
The U.S. State Department will begin enforcing a new visa bond policy that could require applicants from countries with high overstay rates or weak security controls to post bonds of up to $15,000 under a yearlong pilot program announced Monday. The initiative, which starts August 20, is part of President Donald Trump's broader crackdown on illegal immigration and visitor visa violations. -
Trump Confirms U.S. Nuclear Submarines Deployed Near Russia After Medvedev Warning
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that two U.S. nuclear submarines have been deployed "in the region" near Russia, following a sharp exchange with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The move comes amid growing nuclear rhetoric between Washington and Moscow and heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine. 
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that two U.S. nuclear submarines have been deployed "in the region" near Russia, following a sharp exchange with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The move comes amid growing nuclear rhetoric between Washington and Moscow and heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine. -
Trump Orders Nuclear Sub Moves After Russia Threatens ‘Soviet-Era’ Strike Capabilities
President Donald Trump said Friday he had ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be moved to "the appropriate regions" in response to what he called "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine. 
President Donald Trump said Friday he had ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be moved to "the appropriate regions" in response to what he called "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine. -
Kamala Harris Says U.S. System Is ‘Broken,’ Rules Out 2028 or California Governor Run
Kamala Harris declared the U.S. political system "broken" and announced she will not seek elected office in the foreseeable future, citing what she called institutional collapse and widespread "capitulation" among officials during President Trump's second administration. Speaking with CBS's Stephen Colbert in her first interview since her 2024 presidential loss, the former vice president said she had considered running for California governor but ultimately decided against reentering politics. 
Kamala Harris declared the U.S. political system "broken" and announced she will not seek elected office in the foreseeable future, citing what she called institutional collapse and widespread "capitulation" among officials during President Trump's second administration. Speaking with CBS's Stephen Colbert in her first interview since her 2024 presidential loss, the former vice president said she had considered running for California governor but ultimately decided against reentering politics. -
Federal Judges Challenge Trump’s Use of Emergency Powers to Justify Sweeping Tariffs
Federal appellate judges voiced deep skepticism Thursday over President Donald Trump's claim that he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), casting doubt over a key legal rationale behind the administration's expansive trade strategy. 
Federal appellate judges voiced deep skepticism Thursday over President Donald Trump's claim that he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), casting doubt over a key legal rationale behind the administration's expansive trade strategy. -
Trump Accused of ‘Throwing Shade’ at Harry and Meghan During Royal Remarks in Scotland
President Donald Trump's remarks praising the British Royal Family while warning the U.K. could have ended up with "people that weren't great" ignited fresh speculation Wednesday that the U.S. leader was taking a veiled swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 
President Donald Trump's remarks praising the British Royal Family while warning the U.K. could have ended up with "people that weren't great" ignited fresh speculation Wednesday that the U.S. leader was taking a veiled swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. -
Trump ’Seriously Considering' Presidential Pardon for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as Rap Mogul Seeks $50 Million Bail Ahead of Sentencing
President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" granting a pardon to Sean "Diddy" Combs ahead of the rap mogul's sentencing in October, following a partial conviction in a high-profile federal case. The prospect of clemency has escalated from speculative chatter to what insiders call "an actionable event," according to multiple individuals familiar with White House deliberations. 
President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" granting a pardon to Sean "Diddy" Combs ahead of the rap mogul's sentencing in October, following a partial conviction in a high-profile federal case. The prospect of clemency has escalated from speculative chatter to what insiders call "an actionable event," according to multiple individuals familiar with White House deliberations. -
Blackstone Executive Wesley LePatner Among Four Killed in NYC Skyscraper Shooting
Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone Inc., was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building Monday evening, according to the company and police. LePatner, the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, was shot in the lobby of 345 Park Avenue, where Blackstone and the NFL maintain offices. 
Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone Inc., was among four people killed in a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building Monday evening, according to the company and police. LePatner, the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, was shot in the lobby of 345 Park Avenue, where Blackstone and the NFL maintain offices. -
Trump to Shorten Putin’s Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline, Threatens Harsh Trade Penalties
President Donald Trump said Monday he will shorten the 50-day deadline he imposed on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, citing his growing dissatisfaction with the Kremlin's behavior. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, Trump declared, "I'm disappointed in President Putin. Very disappointed in him." 
President Donald Trump said Monday he will shorten the 50-day deadline he imposed on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, citing his growing dissatisfaction with the Kremlin's behavior. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, Trump declared, "I'm disappointed in President Putin. Very disappointed in him." -
Trump, von der Leyen Finalize Major Trade Deal Featuring $750B Energy Purchases and 15% Tariff
The United States and the European Union announced a sweeping framework trade deal Sunday, averting a transatlantic tariff war by locking in a 15% across-the-board levy on EU imports. The pact follows weeks of high-stakes negotiations and comes just days before a threatened 30% tariff hike was set to take effect. 
The United States and the European Union announced a sweeping framework trade deal Sunday, averting a transatlantic tariff war by locking in a 15% across-the-board levy on EU imports. The pact follows weeks of high-stakes negotiations and comes just days before a threatened 30% tariff hike was set to take effect.
