Vice President JD Vance said the number of new H-1B visas given in the United States has dropped by about 90 percent since President Donald Trump returned to office. He also mentioned that not enough members of Congress are working to completely end the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers.
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The H-1B visa program lets U.S. companies hire foreign workers for special jobs that need specific skills.
Vice President JD Vance spoke at an event in Georgia about the visa numbers.
Since President Trump’s latest term began, new H-1B visas have dropped by roughly 90 percent.
This large decrease happened through actions taken by the government without needing new laws from Congress.
Vance said there are still not enough lawmakers pushing to end the H-1B visa system entirely.
The information came from a recent public speech by Vice President Vance.
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A principal at an Oklahoma high school stopped a gunman who entered the school. Surveillance video captured the moment the principal took action to stop the threat.
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The incident happened at a high school in Oklahoma.
A gunman entered the school premises.
The school principal confronted and stopped the gunman.
Surveillance cameras recorded the event.
The principal's actions prevented further harm.
The story was reported on April 15, 2026.
No details about injuries or the gunman were provided in this content.
The event highlights school safety and quick response by staff.
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President Donald Trump believes drinking diet soda helps prevent cancer because it kills grass, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz. This claim was shared during a podcast interview with Donald Trump Jr. and has drawn attention and criticism online.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz said President Trump thinks diet soda is good for him because it kills grass, so it might kill cancer cells too.
Trump Jr. defended his father, saying Trump has a lot of energy and stamina even at an older age.
President Trump reportedly drinks Diet Coke daily and has a special button in the Oval Office to get cold Diet Coke on demand.
Health officials Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brooke Rollins recently promoted guidelines that encourage eating real, whole foods and reducing processed foods and drinks.
The video of Oz and Trump Jr. talking about this claim has been widely shared on social media, gaining hundreds of thousands of views.
Critics on social media pointed out that the belief diet soda prevents cancer due to killing grass is not scientifically supported.
The White House has not yet commented on the claims.
There is no scientific proof that diet soda or beverages like Fanta prevent or kill cancer cells.
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President Donald Trump said he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not leave when his term ends in May. Powell plans to stay until his replacement, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed, but some senators oppose Warsh's appointment due to a criminal investigation linked to Powell.
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Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair ends on May 15.
Powell wants to stay until his successor Kevin Warsh is confirmed by the Senate.
President Trump threatened to fire Powell if he does not leave in May.
Senator Thom Tillis opposes Warsh's confirmation until a criminal probe involving Powell is dropped.
The probe concerns a costly renovation of the Federal Reserve building.
Trump has criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates and for alleged mishandling of renovation funds.
Trump appointed Powell in 2017; Powell was reappointed by President Joe Biden in 2021.
Firing a Federal Reserve Chair would be unprecedented in U.S. history.
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New surveillance video shows a school principal stopping a person who officials say planned a mass shooting similar to the Columbine attack. The principal acted quickly to prevent the violence on school grounds.
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The incident involved a potential school shooter who planned a mass attack.
A principal intervened and stopped the gunman.
The event was caught on surveillance video.
Officials identified the planned attack as being similar to the Columbine shooting.
The quick action helped prevent a possible tragedy at the school.
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Senator Ruben Gallego is being asked to release all communications he had with Representative Eric Swalwell, who resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct by several women. Republican Representative Mike Lawler wants Gallego to show he knew nothing about Swalwell’s actions by sharing all messages and media between them.
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Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct including harassment and rape.
Five women have accused Swalwell of inappropriate behavior.
Swalwell denies all accusations and calls them a political attack.
Senator Ruben Gallego was a close friend of Swalwell and chaired his 2020 presidential campaign.
Republican Mike Lawler demands Gallego release all communication with Swalwell to prove no prior knowledge of misconduct.
Gallego withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell’s governor campaign after allegations surfaced.
Gallego says he had no knowledge of Swalwell’s misconduct and is open to releasing messages if legally required.
Swalwell is under investigation by both the House Ethics Committee and Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
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Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged after a crash in southeast London killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child. One officer faces causing death by dangerous driving, and the other faces a charge related to his driving.
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The crash happened on October 17, 2024, on the A20 road near Kidbrooke Park in southeast London.
The pregnant woman’s child died at the scene, and the woman later died in the hospital.
PC Chris Johnson was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Former PC Danny Tomkins was charged with dangerous driving related to his driving behavior.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigated and concluded their inquiry in October 2024.
Both officers will appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 28, 2025.
The IOPC and police have expressed sympathy for the family and are avoiding comments to not affect court proceedings.
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On Tax Day, the deadline for most Americans to file taxes, the Trump administration reported that millions have used new tax breaks. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano is scheduled to testify about the tax filing season.
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Tax Day is the deadline for most Americans to file their taxes.
The Trump administration introduced tax breaks, including no tax on tips and overtime pay.
Other breaks include exemptions on interest for some car loans and deductions for seniors.
"Trump Accounts" help with children’s savings.
Over 53 million taxpayers used these new tax breaks.
6 million claimed no tax on tips.
21 million used the overtime deduction.
30 million older Americans claimed enhanced deductions.
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano will testify at 10 a.m. EDT about the tax filing season.
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Police have increased patrols in the neighborhood of Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since early February. Neighbors reported harassment by YouTubers, leading law enforcement to boost security in the area while the investigation into her disappearance continues.
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Nancy Guthrie, age 84 and mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since January 31.
Blood drops believed to be Nancy’s were found on her front porch.
FBI released footage showing a masked man near her home the night she disappeared.
Police increased patrols after neighbors complained about harassment from YouTubers.
Complaints came from residents of Catalina Foothills and also from Nancy’s daughter, Annie Guthrie.
The investigation remains open with no suspect identified yet.
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI tip line.
The increased patrols aim to protect residents from disturbances caused by media and social media influencers.
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Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a new tax on expensive second homes in New York City, targeting properties worth $5 million or more. This tax aims to raise $500 million a year and responds to pressure from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who wants wealthier residents to pay more to help close the city’s budget gap.
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The proposed tax targets second homes in NYC valued at $5 million or more.
It could affect about 13,000 second-home properties in the city.
The tax would likely have different rates for different property values, with higher-value homes paying more.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the tax as a way to fairly fund the city budget by taxing wealthy residents.
Governor Hochul and others worry that higher taxes might cause wealthy people to move to states like Florida or Texas with lower taxes.
The Real Estate Board of New York criticizes the tax, saying it could harm the city’s economy and property values.
The tax proposal is part of ongoing budget talks in New York state but is not yet finalized.
The city has seen a decline in second homes held for seasonal or occasional use, from 75,000 in 2017 to 59,000 in 2023.
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The Pentagon is officially not allowed to use "Department of War" as its legal name, despite President Trump’s executive order allowing the term as a secondary title. New guidance makes it clear that all legal documents and investigations must continue using the name "Department of Defense."
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President Trump signed an executive order permitting the Defense Department to use "Department of War" only as a secondary, unofficial title.
A memo from the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) instructs personnel to begin using the secondary title on April 6 but only for branding and public communication.
The "Department of War" name cannot be used in court filings, subpoenas, criminal investigations, or any legal proceedings.
The Defense Criminal Investigative Service is barred from using the "Department of War" title at all.
Legal authorities, official documents, IT systems, and budgets remain under the "Department of Defense" name.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth changed signage at the Pentagon to "Department of War," but official OIG office signs should not be removed.
The memo emphasizes that the name change is cosmetic and does not alter the department’s legal status or government powers.
Until Congress changes federal law, "Department of War" remains a non-legal, secondary designation with no official status.
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A forensic report confirmed that videos showing a man kissing a woman in a hotel room feature California Representative Eric Swalwell. Swalwell resigned from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, allegations he denies.
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A digital forensics expert confirmed the videos are real and not altered or created by AI.
The videos were recorded on July 13, 2021, in Las Vegas on an Apple device using Snapchat.
Facial analysis found the man in the videos is consistent with Representative Eric Swalwell.
Swalwell suspended his California governor campaign and resigned from Congress amid the allegations.
The accusations include sexual harassment and rape, which Swalwell denies, calling them politically motivated.
The investigation is ongoing, with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the House Ethics Committee involved.
Another person shown in one video denied being involved.
The forensic report was commissioned before the allegations against Swalwell became public.
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Senator David McCormick said that artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing big changes that many Americans worry about. He supports AI but warns it has risks for people, the environment, and the economy that must be managed carefully.
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McCormick described AI as a very important change in our lives.
He said Americans have more money overall under President Trump, but higher costs for housing, energy, and health care make it feel otherwise.
Energy demand is expected to triple in 15 years, and Congress needs to prevent higher energy costs for Americans.
McCormick introduced a bill with Senator Christopher Coons to promote liquid cooling technology for data centers to save energy and reduce bills.
He supports strong U.S. leadership in AI to avoid losing to China, which could change global power.
McCormick has pushed for $70 billion in AI and energy investments in Pennsylvania.
He warns AI could cause problems like job loss, higher energy costs, and ethical issues.
McCormick believes AI is advancing too fast to regulate right now.
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Candace Owens publicly accused Erika Kirk of lying about why she skipped a Turning Point USA event, saying it was actually due to low ticket sales, not security worries. The argument between the two has drawn millions of views and highlights tensions in conservative media.
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Erika Kirk canceled her appearance at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia, citing security advice.
Vice President JD Vance still attended the event.
Candace Owens claimed the real reason for Kirk’s no-show was poor ticket sales.
Owens questioned Kirk’s honesty and leadership claims within Turning Point USA.
Owens argued that a real security threat would have stopped the entire event, not just Kirk.
Kirk’s announcement post got over 6.3 million views, while Owens’ reply was seen more than 3.8 million times.
The public dispute shows rising conflicts among conservative commentators on social media.
The article was produced with AI assistance from Newsweek’s editorial team.
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President Donald Trump said he is prepared to nominate new Supreme Court justices if current justices retire, but he does not know if any will leave soon. Senate leaders said Republicans would move quickly to fill any open seats before the midterm elections.
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President Trump said it is possible that one, two, or three Supreme Court justices could retire.
He praised Justice Samuel Alito as a great justice but did not confirm any retirements.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans are ready to confirm a new justice quickly if a vacancy happens before midterms.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley suggested Senators Ted Cruz or Mike Lee might be recommended if Alito retires.
The Supreme Court currently has a 6–3 conservative majority, including three justices appointed by Trump.
Prediction markets estimate over a 50% chance that Justice Alito might retire before the end of 2026.
People close to Justice Alito are uncertain about his retirement plans.
The Supreme Court majority has ruled in ways that align with policies from the Trump administration.
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Federal health officials have proposed new rules to speed up approval times for prescription drugs under Medicare, Medicaid, and related health plans. The plan includes faster decision deadlines, more use of electronic systems, and new requirements for insurers to share approval data publicly.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants insurers to decide urgent drug requests within 24 hours and standard requests within 72 hours.
The proposal aims to reduce delays caused by prior authorization, which often slows down patient access to prescribed medications.
It promotes moving from fax-based and manual approval methods to fully electronic systems for faster, real-time decisions.
The new rules would apply to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and health plans sold through Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
Insurers would have to report approval and denial rates, appeals, decision times, and their use of electronic prior authorization systems.
CMS plans to replace outdated technical standards with newer ones to improve data sharing and approval speed.
The reforms aim to standardize drug approval processes so patients have similar experiences across different government health programs.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz support these changes as ways to reduce administrative burdens and improve patient care.
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Lauren Bullis, a 40-year-old Department of Homeland Security employee, was killed during a series of violent attacks in Georgia. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was arrested and faces multiple charges including two counts of murder.
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Lauren Bullis was found dead after being shot and stabbed while walking her dog in Brookhaven, Georgia.
Two other victims were attacked in the same area earlier the same morning; one woman died, and a homeless man was seriously injured but survived.
The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from the U.K., was arrested in Troup County.
Abel has a prior criminal record including sexual battery, assaulting a police officer, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Abel faces charges for two murders, aggravated assault, and firearm offenses.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed Bullis worked as an auditor in the DHS Office of the Inspector General.
Bullis was active in running communities and remembered by family as a special person.
Police used license plate recognition technology to locate and arrest the suspect.
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A new mother shared her struggle with postpartum anxiety and her husband's request to accept help from his mother as much as from her own. She feels uncomfortable with this and explains that her husband’s push to have equal help from both mothers is causing stress during her recovery.
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The new mother has a 4-week-old baby who was hospitalized for breathing issues.
Her own mother helps her overnight, which reduces her anxiety and aids her recovery.
Her husband wants her to accept the same level of help from his mother, but she feels uncomfortable with this.
She says tasks like breastfeeding and expressing preferences would be awkward with her mother-in-law.
The husband does not help with nighttime care, increasing her dependence on her mother.
Experts note that new parents often need to set boundaries around family involvement to protect their recovery.
Reddit users suggest the husband should take responsibility for involving his mother and not force his wife.
The mother-in-law has not acted in a controlling way; the main issue is the husband’s pressure to “make it even.”
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President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV following a 60 Minutes interview with American cardinals supporting the pope’s stance against U.S. policies on Iran and immigration. Trump’s attacks highlight a political tension with the pope, who remains highly popular among Americans, especially compared to the president’s decreasing support among Catholic voters.
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President Trump reacted angrily after seeing American cardinals praise Pope Leo XIV’s moral leadership on U.S. Iran war and immigration policies.
Trump posted multiple attacks on the pope on his social media platform, Truth Social, calling him weak on crime and foreign policy.
An AI-generated image of Trump as Christ healing someone was posted and then quickly removed after criticism from evangelical leaders.
The posts criticizing the pope remain visible on Trump’s social media, showing a lack of influence from Catholic supporters in his coalition.
Polls show Pope Leo XIV is the most popular American public figure, with a net favorability of +34, while President Trump’s rating is -12.
Trump’s approval rating among U.S. Catholics dropped from +20 points in 2024 to -4 points one year into his second term.
Pope Leo leads a global institution with 1.4 billion followers and a sovereign state status, putting him in a unique position beyond presidential power.
The president can’t control or remove the pope, contributing to the public clashes and Trump's visible frustration.
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Since returning to office, President Trump has issued over 1,800 pardons to various people, including those involved in January 6 events and financial crimes. Some experts and observers say this use of the pardoning power raises concerns about ethics and democracy and suggest the Supreme Court should consider limits on it.
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President Trump has issued more than 1,800 pardons since taking office again.
Many pardons have gone to people convicted of crimes like tax fraud, drug trafficking, and involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack.
The January 6 pardons include 1,500 people charged or convicted of trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power to President Joe Biden.
Trump pardoned individuals shortly after their convictions or sentences, sparing them from prison and fines.
Some pardons involved people connected to Trump or his family’s business interests.
The U.S. Constitution allows presidents to issue pardons, but it does not clearly set limits on this power.
Some argue the Supreme Court should impose limits to protect democracy and prevent conflicts of interest.
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