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Watch: Usha Vance briefly loses balance, nearly falls off helicopter steps while holding her youngest son in viral video
Usha Vance almost lost her footing as she exited a helicopter at Joint Base Andrews with her newborn, Alec, on October 5, 2026. The moment was captured on video just before their flight to Alaska for her campaign. Although a bit unsteady, Usha managed to smile reassuringly at a nearby officer.
H-1B visa violators face up to $250,000 fine under new US bill
A new US House bill proposes sharply increasing penalties for serious H-1B violations, including raising one maximum fine from $35,000 to $250,000 and extending programme bans from at least three years to at least 10 years. The H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act would also increase penalties for other visa and document-fraud violations, but it has only been introduced and has not yet become law.
Trump says he personally believes Iran was behind flydubai attack
US President Donald Trump stated he personally believes Iran was behind the recent attack on a flydubai flight. The incident occurred when Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami attempted to seize control of the aircraft. Indian Captain Smit Machchhar successfully thwarted the co-pilot's plan and ensured passenger safety. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Machchhar for his actions and invited him to future celebrations.
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White House AI task force will prevent 'overregulation': WSJ report
A White House task force on artificial intelligence will assess the technology's risks and opportunities, while preventing overregulation that stifles innovation, its leader Jay Clayton has told the Wall Street Journal. The task force's charter states that it will "develop plans for responding to SI-enabled threats to our society, while preventing overregulation and regulatory capture that would stifle innovation and competition," according to the Journal.
Social security check USD 5,000: When will U.S. citizens receive Trump Dividend?
White House published details outlining Donald Trump's plan on its official website, noting that the majority of qualifying seniors will obtain the distribution via direct deposits valued at USD 90 early in October.
Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead America's ‘Super Intelligence Force’
US President Donald Trump has named DNI chief Jay Clayton as his AI czar, tasking him with leading a new White House “Super Intelligence Force”. The panel will assess AI risks and opportunities and report within 120 days on federal oversight, as Washington grapples with growing concerns over safety, security and competitiveness.
Trump names DNI chief Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead new White House task force: Report
Jay Clayton has been appointed as the AI czar by Donald Trump to lead a new panel. This group is tasked with identifying risks and opportunities related to artificial intelligence within a 120-day timeframe. The panel will review current government response mechanisms, focusing on breaches and hacks. Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and others will also be part of the task force.
About 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violent
Around 400 educational institutions in France will remain closed as protests escalate regarding education-related problems. The protests began over teacher shortages and poor school conditions, leading to violent incidents nationwide. Riot police clashed with protesters in various cities, including Toulouse and Marseille, resulting in several injuries and numerous arrests. Officials reported that student protesters caused damage, including setting fires at some high schools.
Trump and Vance hit campaign trail as Republicans seek to energise voters
Trump and Vance are actively campaigning in Republican strongholds as midterm elections approach next month. They seek to energize their base and improve GOP candidate chances amid growing competition for Congressional control. The political landscape shows increasing anxiety among Republican leaders due to low approval ratings for Trump's administration. Trump emphasizes the need for better promotion of their achievements to combat negative perceptions.
Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost
Donald Trump and JD Vance are ramping up campaigning in Republican-leaning states ahead of the November 3 midterms, as GOP leaders try to boost turnout and enthusiasm amid concerns over the economy, affordability and the Iran war. Trump has promised a near-daily campaign sprint, while Republicans are also targeting races in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma and other states that have become more competitive.
H-1B programme ‘completely broken’, says JD Vance; backs its abolition
US Vice President JD Vance has called the H-1B visa programme “completely broken” and said he would support abolishing it, arguing that companies use it to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labour. He also defended the administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee and broader curbs aimed at protecting US workers, even as the fee faces ongoing legal challenges.
Trump to host Zuckerberg, Anthropic's Amodei, and other AI titans Tuesday
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI President Greg Brockman are also expected to attend, according to separate sources familiar with the planning.
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