Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Key Points:

• First Lady Melania Trump recognized winners of the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge, highlighting AI's role in inspiring passion and addressing community challenges, with over 20,000 students participating nationwide.
• The Trump administration is pushing for healthcare price transparency to reduce costs, warning hospitals in several Republican-leaning states to provide clear pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually.
• Congress is debating a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill to support Trump’s deportation agenda through 2029, facing opposition from Democrats who seek stricter conditions on ICE operations.
• A U.S. Navy drone boat rescued two Army aviators after their Apache helicopter crashed near Oman, with the cause of the crash under investigation amid regional tensions following recent Iran-Israel hostilities.
• The White House will host a UFC fight on the South Lawn to celebrate President Trump’s 80th birthday, marking a departure from traditional White House events and signaling a shift in presidential norms.