TRUMP SLAPS $100K H‑1B FEE AS DHS NARROWS RULES; 100+ ABUSE PROBES ROCK TECH

Fox News outlines an intensified federal clampdown on the H‑1B program: Trump’s September proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new petitions, DHS plans to tighten the “specialty occupation” definition and expand worksite inspections, and public claims of 100+ abuse investigations. The piece details bipartisan debate, heavy impact on tech employers, Florida’s state guidance, and the U.S. Chamber’s lawsuit challenging the fee. The explainer frames significant national policy and legal stakes for employers and visa holders, especially from India.