There's a loophole in the H-1B visa proclamation that allows Kristi Noem to personally determine who doesn't have to pay the $100K fee, opening the door to political payoffs.

In response to the H-1B visa changes, a Microsoft executive said the company could simply shift more workers to Canada, where immigration laws are friendlier. "So the US doesn't get $100,000," they said, "and probably loses $100,000 a year in federal and state tax revenue per immigrant."

It's been Trump's most authoritarian week yet—threatening broadcast licenses, calling to jail protesters, labeling Antifa terrorists, demanding prosecution of enemies, restricting press freedom, cracking down on nonprofits, arresting lawmakers, and bombing Venezuelan boats. This is fascism, folks.

Using a dead Nazi's name to dogwhistle together your Christofascist Crusade, while people in the stadium applaud and scream for scripture, is the most disturbing thing I've seen in quite some time. This isn't about Charlie Kirk; it never was.

Timeline right now is clips of government officials saying "We love God and we all must follow his Acts" intermixed with their actual "Acts" (children's mangled bodies; healthcare GoFundMe's; disregarded trafficking victims; masked agents ripping people away from their families)

Speaker after speaker at this memorial is explicitly likening him to Jesus Christ. (Slain in early 30s, etc.) Don't know how this goes over with people raised in other faiths. Having been raised as a church-going Protestant Christian, I say: What the hell! This is not how Christians talk.

Charlie Kirk’s memorial resembled a Christian nationalist rally more than a remembrance, with JD Vance saying, "I have talked more about Jesus Christ the past two weeks than I have my entire time in public office," which was met with a roaring ovation.

Stephen Miller invoked his inner Joseph Goebbels at Charlie Kirk's memorial, saying "you have no idea how determined we will be to save this civilization, to save the West, to save this republic.”

Instead of a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, I will be observing a lifetime of speaking out against bigotry and fascism.

Claims that immigrants “take American jobs” ignore the reality that many of America's biggest companies—Google, Nvidia, Intel, Goldman Sachs, Tesla—were founded by immigrants who created jobs, innovation, and economic growth.

Microsoft, Amazon, and Google all sent emergency memos to employees on H-1B visas, instructing them not to travel outside the country and urging those abroad to return immediately. It’s yet another example that appeasing tyrants only tightens their grip.

The USDA is ending the annual report on hunger in America, two months after slashing SNAP benefits. They don't care if Americans starve, as long as it's in silence.

Since the abrupt firing of Jimmy Kimmel, Disney has lost nearly $4B in revenue and their stock has dropped over 7%. Good. I have canceled my Disney+ account and I hope you do too. 👍

"During the transition, law enforcement officials notified the incoming administration about the case as Mr. Trump’s team considered whom to appoint to to government positions..." And they still gave him the job! Did he keep the $50k? And what was his Cava order? www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...

A third military strike has been indiscriminately carried out on a Venezuelan boat, Trump announced. Military lawyers have warned that soldiers who conducted the attacks could be held personally liable for the killings.

When AP was removed from the White House press pool for refusing to use 'Gulf of America,' other journalists were silent. When Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel were fired for mocking Trump, late-night hosts rallied behind them. Comedians are now on the front lines of defending free speech.

Poland’s Prime Minister reminds Europe and the world that NATO is perfectly capable of defending even without Donald Trump’s input. Highlighting that Europe will not be limited by the US autocracy if push comes to shove.

NATO intercepted three Russian fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland www.bbc.com/news/article...

A Florida judge swiftly threw out Trump’s 85-page NYT lawsuit, which didn't identify two simple counts of alleged defamation until pages 80 and 83. Judge Merryday said, “A complaint is not a public forum for vituperation and invective — not a protected platform to rage against an adversary.”

That was quick. Standing up to bullies works. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Only seven Senate Democrats are signed onto a resolution put forward by Jeff Merkley for the United States recognize the State of Palestine. They are: Sen. Jeff Merkley Chris Van Hollen Tim Kaine Bernie Sanders Peter Welch Tina Smith Tammy Baldwin Mazie Huron

The search term 'Cancel Disney' has skyrocketed since Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended

Walz: This is North Korea style stuff. And it's being done because this is a weak, thin skinned man who's failing as a president. All of the things he promised are not happening. It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president

Overcrowded cells. Unsanitary conditions. Limited access to food and water. These are the conditions that ICE has created at 26 Federal Plaza, which eleven elected officials sought to expose. Instead, they were arrested. They must be released right now — and inspectors let in.

Van Hollen: "Those who cave in -- those like ABC who cave in -- what they do is give the bully an even bigger appetite. When they appease they bully, they put all of us at risk."

Don’t you dare call us fascists, they say, as they force people off the airwaves for criticizing them while vowing to crush and criminalize their opposition.

Just like with Paramount, Disney is seeking regulatory approval for ESPN’s acquisition of the NFL Network, and Nexstar needs Trump to approve its $6.2B purchase of Tegna. It’s no coincidence that Trump said, "I absolutely love that Colbert got fired...I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next.”

Weird right? He used to support the first amendment

This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.

To be clear, Jimmy Kimmel didn't get fired for remarks about Charlie Kirk; he got fired for criticizing Republicans’ exploitation of Kirk's death.

Silencing a comedian for mocking the president doesn’t “move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue”—it corrodes the foundation of a free democracy.

I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.

Trump went golfing instead of attending Kirk's vigil and said he was doing "very well" in the wake of his death—yet somehow Jimmy Kimmel is the "insensitive" one.

Jimmy Kimmel pointed out the obvious: "The MAGA Gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it. In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving."

“SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY… Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show is being suspended ABC over his viral comments about Charlie Kirk…” www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/a...

A federal judge ordered DHS to improve inhumane conditions at an ICE holding facility in NYC. "We must remember that this is the United States of America," said Judge Kaplan. "We aspire to treat all Americans -- and those among us -- with humanity."

ICE agents who were involved in the fatal shooting in Chicago last week were not wearing body cameras. Gov. Pritzker said "This is the most unusual situation I’ve seen in my entire lifetime, where we have no transparency and the federal government is not policing itself.”

Thousands gathered at Parliament to protest Trump's visit, yelling "Not Wanted Here, Not Wanted Anywhere" and "Trump, a big step back on the evolution of man."

In the gift shop at Windsor Castle. Gotta love the British sense of humour!

Jeff Crank just voted again to protect tariffs that hurt families and businesses here in the Pikes Peak region. Our community deserves better. I’m running to build a stronger economy that serves all Coloradans.

House Republicans are wasting time amid a potential government shutdown to urgently authorize a “National Coal Council” — the same council President Trump already re-established in June! 4 months later? No plans. No meetings. No members. Just a website that says “Coming Soon.”

Some South Koreans detained in the ICE raid insist they were working legally. Youngjin, an LG engineer, was on a 90-day visa waiver program to train staff. "I only attended meetings and gave training presentations," he said, adding the US is no longer a "trustworthy partner for South Korea."

A South Korean engineer who was detained in the Georgia ICE raid said he was locked in a freezing room with 60-70 other people without blankets or enough beds. "There were people who found packaged bread, heated it up in the microwave, hugging it throughout the night," he said.

Trump is getting trolled hard in the UK.

“In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder, Trump’s DOJ deleted a study from its site stating right-wing violence ‘continues to outpace all other types of terrorism & domestic violent extremism’ in 🇺🇸 — The study was available online until Friday.” newrepublic.com/post/200537/...

Jeff Crank appears to be choosing flight over fight. But you know who will always fight for El Paso County? ME.

The UK is preparing for Trump’s visit.

Klobuchar points out even conservative think tanks say @JDVance is wrong, and political violence is actually 6x higher on the right — she asks Kash to tell Trump & Vance to stop lying. He says he will. (He won’t) Here’s the study: www.cato.org/blog/politic...

If you can't tell the difference between hate speech and speaking against hate, you're probably a Republican.

Can we take a moment to applaud Sen. Chris Van Hollen for stepping up in the absence of Democratic leadership? He went to El Salvador to demand access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, tried joining an aid drop in Gaza, and called out NY officials for not backing Mamdani. Thank you, Senator!