
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration is examining the use of H-1B visas in the state’s public schools, universities, and other taxpayer-funded institutions, questioning whether foreign workers are being hired for jobs that Texans can readily fill. ...

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) called on Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and The Wall Street Journal to issue a correction to a paid advertisement published in the newspaper, saying it contained a “factually inaccurate and deeply offensive” statement about the Swastika. ...

The White House highlighted what it described as a major foreign policy achievement in the Middle East, citing the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and the creation of a new international mechanism to support post-war reconstruction. ...

The United States said that the remains of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza have now been returned, marking what senior US officials described as a major milestone in the ceasefire process and clearing the way for talks on the next phase focused on Gaza’s future governance and reconstruction. ...

Atharva Shailesh Sathawane has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in the United States for his role in an international fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses, federal prosecutors said. ...

The White House stepped up its criticism of so-called sanctuary policies, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald Trump is demanding stronger cooperation from state and local authorities to enforce federal immigration laws. ...

Indian diplomatic missions and consulates across the United States celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with flag hoisting ceremonies, diaspora participation, and readings of the President of India’s address. ...

The United States and India have launched a new joint mechanism to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, officials said. ...

The White House said President Donald Trump remains closely engaged in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, even though no direct calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin are currently scheduled. ...

The White House defended the role of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and rejected criticism of its response to a fatal weekend shooting in Minneapolis, as President Donald Trump ordered senior officials to press state and local leaders to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ...