Trump’s H1-B changes raise concerns about US tech economy’s future, ability to recruit specialty talent

Trump’s H1-B changes raise concerns about US tech economy’s future, ability to recruit specialty talent

Saturday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump's executive order strapping a six-figure fee to the H1-B visa has created confusion for tech firms and the tens of thousands of foreign employees that the companies have depended on for their growth, according to immigration and business... Read More.

Forecast tropical storm may bring flooding, wind to Southeast next week

Saturday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A storm system closing in from the Atlantic Ocean is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda by the end of this weekend, and could bring storm surges and high winds to the Southeast U.S. coastline early next week.The National Hurricane Center... Read More.

Nexstar, Sinclair announce end of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ preemption

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Broadcast groups Nexstar and Sinclair have announced they are ending their preemptions of Jimmy Kimmel Live!The broadcast groups, which own a combined total of around 60 ABC affiliate stations, according to their websites, both announced Friday afternoon that the show will return to airwaves on the... Read More.

Des Moines Public Schools superintendent detained by ICE

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Friday, according to the school district.ICE said Ian Roberts was in the country illegally from Guyana and was working as a superintendent despite having "a final order of... Read More.

Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility follows trend of sniper-type incidents: Experts

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(DALLAS, Texas) -- As the motive in the fatal sniper-type shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office this week becomes clear, law enforcement experts said the incident is part of a frightening trend of rifle-wielding shooters targeting politicians, police and others... Read More.

With Comey, Brennan, Soros, Trump steps up his retribution campaign

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump, who took office in January with a pledge to seek retribution against his political foes, made clearer than ever his eagerness to use the weight of the Justice Department against his perceived enemies this week.Asked by reporters Friday who was... Read More.

ICE officer ‘relieved of current duties’ after violent confrontation caught on camera

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent seen on video pushing a woman at a federal courthouse in New York City on Thursday has been relieved of his current duties as the Department of Homeland Security investigates the incident, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia... Read More.

‘The Social Network’ sequel gets title ‘The Social Reckoning,’ 2026 release date

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

The Social Network sequel is officially a go.Aaron Sorkin will write and direct the upcoming sequel film, which has the title The Social Reckoning, ABC Audio has learned. Additionally, Sony Pictures has set the theatrical release for the upcoming film as Oct. 9, 2026.The star-studded ensemble cast... Read More.

Nate Bargatze responds to backlash on Emmys charity game

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Emmys host Nate Bargatze is responding to critical reviews of a key part of his hosting performance earlier this month."A lot of the reviews did not like the Boys & Girls Clubs thing," Bargatze said on a recent episode of The Nateland Podcast.At the 77th Primetime... Read More.

Howie Rubin, prominent investment banker, charged with sex trafficking

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A retired investment banker was arrested Friday at his Connecticut home on federal charges he trafficked women for sex acts in luxury hotels and at a Manhattan apartment converted into a sex dungeon with BDSM equipment, according to a federal indictment. Howie... Read More.