Live updates: Vance lays out work visa penalties for Microsoft, Adobe; judge extends block on Trump’s media ban

Trump administration targets tech firms over H-1B visa allegations as media access case returns to court

Provpnadvice.com – Vice President Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration is taking action against Microsoft, Adobe and other companies over alleged fraud involving H-1B work visas, escalating scrutiny of how major employers use the program for highly skilled foreign workers.

Under the administration’s announced penalties, the companies would be barred from applying for green cards on behalf of employees. The move could have major consequences for workers seeking permanent legal status through employer sponsorship, as well as for companies that depend on the visa program to recruit specialized talent.

The H-1B system allows U.S. employers to hire certain foreign professionals in specialty occupations. It has long been a focal point in debates over immigration policy, labor protections and the technology sector’s hiring practices. Thursday’s announcement places those arguments at the center of a wider administration push involving business, immigration and national priorities.

Press credential dispute remains before federal judge

Also Thursday, a federal court in Washington again considered the dispute over White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The organizations challenged the Trump administration’s decision to prohibit them from White House grounds.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly briefly extended an earlier order requiring the administration to restore press credentials for reporters from the outlets. Kelly, who was appointed by Trump, is considering whether a more durable injunction should be issued.

Last month, the judge granted a 14-day temporary restraining order that directed the administration to immediately reinstate the reporters’ credentials. The case raises broader questions about the practical meaning of press access at the White House, particularly for journalists assigned to pool coverage.

Two weeks ago, a judge ruled that the outlets should be permitted to enter the White House complex for pool responsibilities. Even so, the president has continued to prevent them from participating on a routine basis.

The dispute is not simply about access to a building. Pool reporters often help distribute information from events that cannot accommodate every news organization. Restrictions on which reporters can perform that role can affect the range of questions asked at official events and the information available to audiences following the administration’s actions.

Trump addresses Iran comments and California concerns

President Trump reinforced his earlier remarks about a possible threat from Iran during a Wednesday night rally in San Antonio. He had suggested that Los Angeles and San Diego could be at risk if Tehran obtained a nuclear weapon, while also saying the United States would prevent that outcome.

“The U.S. would not let such a scenario play out.”

California leaders criticized the president after remarks he made at a Nebraska rally Monday, when he identified the two cities as potential targets in the event that Iran developed a nuclear weapon.

The comments arrive amid continuing concern over Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the potential consequences of escalation in the region. Los Angeles and San Diego are among California’s largest population centers, making references to either city especially sensitive for residents and state officials. Trump’s message paired a warning about the danger he described with an assertion that U.S. policy would stop it from becoming reality.

Science summit will spotlight technology and Elon Musk

The White House is scheduled to hold a science summit Thursday afternoon, with the event set to begin at 1:30 p.m. EDT. Trump is expected to outline initiatives intended to strengthen the country’s position in developing technologies.

Elon Musk, the trillionaire technology executive, is also expected to receive the National Medal of Science during the gathering. The honor is one of the nation’s most prominent recognitions for scientific achievement and contributions to technology-related fields.

Last week, Musk joined several leaders in the artificial intelligence industry in signing a new self-policing pledge described as “morally binding.” The pairing of an AI-focused commitment with a White House science event underscores the growing political and economic attention surrounding rapidly evolving technologies.

The administration’s technology agenda is unfolding alongside its immigration enforcement decisions. For major technology companies, the two issues can intersect: firms seeking to develop advanced products must navigate both competition for specialized workers and changing federal policy governing visas and permanent residency sponsorship.

Georgia and Michigan Senate contests take the stage

Thursday’s political calendar also includes a televised Georgia Senate debate between Republican candidate Mike Collins and Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Their event is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT and offers voters a direct comparison between the incumbent and his challenger as the race develops.

In Michigan, Nexstar’s WOOD-TV will host a forum featuring Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers. Trump has endorsed Rogers in the contest and has attacked El-Sayed as “radical.”

Trump called the progressive candidate “radical.”

The Georgia debate and Michigan forum provide campaign moments that can shape how candidates present their priorities to voters. Senate races often draw heightened national attention because control of the chamber can turn on a relatively small number of competitive contests.

Thursday’s events therefore bring together several of the administration’s most consequential areas of focus: immigration enforcement, press access, national security, technological leadership and electoral politics. Each development carries separate legal or political stakes, while collectively illustrating the breadth of issues confronting the White House and voters across the country.