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U.S. news — September 27, 2026

U.S. publications published on September 27, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

  2. U.S.Local GovNorth AmericaBudget

    Trump's H-1B Visa Crackdown and Its Impact on American Workers' Wages

    President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions has significantly reduced the number of visas issued, leading to a 74% decrease in H-1B visa issuances and a 81% drop in visas for H-1B spouses and children. This crackdown is part of a broader tightening of legal and illegal entry, with border encounters falling to 8,900 in August 2026, a 96% decrease from the December 2023 record. Employers use the H-1B program to hire foreign workers for lower wages, suppressing American workers' wages. Indian nationals received 71% of the H-1B petitions approved in fiscal 2024, and 60% of H-1B positions were certified at lower wage levels in fiscal 2019. The Labor Department's March 2026 proposed rule found that 63% of certifications used the two lower wage levels, with offered wages averaging $10,191 less than the government's survey average for the same jobs.
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  4. U.S.RegulatorsConstitutionThink TanksMiddle East

    U.S.-Ecuador Cooperation Against Drug Trafficking

    The United States and Ecuador have strengthened their cooperation against drug trafficking, with a significant operation resulting in 39 arrests linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The U.S. has conditioned its actions to Ecuador's requests and limits, respecting the country's sovereignty. The operation is part of the broader 'Shield of the Americas' initiative, involving 15 countries and focusing on intelligence sharing, joint operations, and blocking criminal finances.
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