Is the H-1B visa program coming to a sudden end? From a $100,000 surcharge to the "EXILE Act" aimed at terminating the program, the future of global talent in the US is under fire. A bipartisan coalition of 100 US lawmakers has sent an urgent letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, warning that a massive new fee for H-1B visas will trigger a healthcare apocalypse. With 87 million Americans living in medical shortage areas, the stakes have never been higher. Here is a quick roundup on Representative Greg Steube’s "EXILE Act" and what it means for Indian professionals and US hospitals.

Newly released Department of Justice documents have reignited a storm over President Donald Trump’s cognitive fitness. Among millions of files, an email from convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein to journalist Michael Wolff has resurfaced, claiming that Trump’s inner circle privately expressed concern about his mental health during his first term. According to Epstein, those close to Trump observed troubling signs, including difficulty recognizing familiar faces and unusual behavior at private events. These revelations add a fresh layer to long-standing debates about Trump’s cognitive abilities. Multiple insiders, authors and even family members have reportedly voiced concerns over the years. Notably, Trump’s nephew, Fred C. Trump III, has drawn parallels between the President’s behaviour and a history of cognitive decline in the Trump family. WATCH