President Trump has announced a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. skilled worker visa system, introducing a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas and launching a new “gold card” program. The H-1B fee, which applies to new applicants and can extend for up to six years, is designed to discourage companies from relying on lower-wage foreign workers and instead push them to hire Americans. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the changes will ensure that only the most valuable foreign workers are admitted.

The impact of this policy was felt immediately when Trump issued a surprise executive order applying the $100,000 fee to all new and renewed H-1B applications, effective September 21.

The order also blocks H-1B holders from reentering the U.S. without their employer paying the fee. Tech and finance companies scrambled to respond. Amazon, which employs nearly 15,000 H-1B workers, told staff not to attempt reentry after the deadline.

Microsoft warned that the order left “little time” to adjust and advised workers to remain in the U.S. to avoid being locked out. Meta and JPMorgan issued similar guidance, urging employees overseas to return within 24 hours if possible. The disruption highlighted the dependence of major U.S. companies on foreign-born engineers and developers.

The H-1B visa program was originally created in 1990 to let U.S. employers temporarily fill gaps in the labor market by hiring foreign workers in specialized occupations. Its architect, former Congressman Bruce Morrison, envisioned a system that brought in exceptional talent with the opportunity for permanent residence. His motto was “Green cards, not guest workers.” The program was never intended to provide a revolving door of lower-paid temporary labor.

Morrison has since argued that the program was hijacked. Instead of recruiting rare skills, he says companies use it to displace Americans with cheaper labor: “The workers being brought in don’t know anything more than the workers they’re replacing. They know less… This is not about skills, this is about costs.”

One of the clearest distortions has been the rise of outsourcing firms, often referred to as “body shops.” These companies now account for nearly half of all H-1B visas. Their model relies on recruiting workers with modest résumés, paying them below-market wages, and offshoring jobs. Some firms have been accused of wage theft, with estimates of underpayments reaching $95 million annually. Studies confirm that H-1B “entry-level” positions pay about 36 percent less than comparable American jobs.

Congressional amendments in 1998 worsened the problem. A loophole allowed companies to avoid recruiting Americans if they paid H-1B workers at least $60,000, far below average tech salaries, which often exceed $120,000. This provision provided legal cover for firms to replace domestic workers with cheaper foreign labor.

The consequences became especially visible during recent mass layoffs. In 2022 and early 2023, the top 30 H-1B employers hired 34,000 visa workers while laying off at least 85,000 employees. Some companies were approved for more than 5,000 H-1B hires in fiscal year 2025 even as they cut over 15,000 staff.

The program’s lottery system has also been manipulated. Nearly 409,000 registrations for fiscal year 2024 were duplicates, suggesting widespread gaming. Investigations found staffing firms filing multiple entries for the same applicant to boost their odds.

The Trump administration has extensively documented these abuses. The share of IT jobs in the H-1B program grew from 32 percent in 2003 to over 65 percent in recent years, with most top employers now IT outsourcing firms. What began as a program to address genuine labor shortages has evolved into what critics call an “outsourcing visa” that suppresses wages and displaces American workers.

Alongside the new H-1B restrictions, Trump also signed an order establishing the “gold card” visa. Costing $1 million, or $2 million if sponsored by a corporation, the gold card is framed as both a revenue source and a replacement for existing green card programs.

Administration officials argue that this measure, combined with the H-1B fee, will protect American workers and end the lottery system that had long governed visa allocations. Critics, however, predict legal challenges, calling the policy unconstitutional and akin to extortion.

Industries most reliant on H-1B workers—tech, finance, and healthcare, are expected to feel the sharpest impact. Companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Google employ thousands of visa workers and now face both higher costs and tighter restrictions.

The move highlights Trump’s goal of improving the lives of working-class Americans by ensuring jobs go to citizens first and driving up wages through the elimination of an endless supply of low-wage Indian workers.

The post H-1B Visa Loophole Ending – Tech Jobs Should be Opening Up and Salaries Rising appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

A heated debate in the New Jersey Gubernatorial race turned into a one-sided affair after the Democrat’s corruption was fully exposed by her Republican opponent in front of the whole state.

On Sunday, The New Jersey Globe hosted a showdown between Trump-endorsed businessman and former state rep. Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill at Rider University. The debate focused on issues ranging from taxes, housing, the cost of living, education, and tariffs.

Of course, Sherrill soon became nasty and decided to mock Ciattarelli while bragging about her perceived prospects in the race, which is a dead heat.

“I’m going to make sure that he doesn’t get to serve (in office) again when I win for governor in November of this year,” Sherrill bragged.

But Ciattarelli kept his cool and calmly laid out the stark choice New Jersey residents face in November: a man who dedicated most of his life to the private sector vs a career politician who profited off taxpayer dollars.

“There’s another big difference between her public service and my public service,” Ciattarelli began. “It actually cost me money with the amount of time I put in (as a state rep.), it took away from my company.”

Then Ciattarelli thrust the dagger by revealing that Sherrill greatly enhanced her wealth in her seven years as a congresswoman by trading defense stocks and violating federal law.

Nancy Pelosi would envy this level of corruption.

“In the 7 years that she’s been in Congress, she’s tripled her net worth,” he said. “There’s another big difference between the two of us: she broke the law.”

“She had to pay fines for violating federal law on stock trades and stock reporting, and the New York Times reports that while you were sitting on the House Armed Services Committee, you were trading defense stocks.”

WATCH:

Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli is cooking Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in the NJ Gubernatorial debate:

“In the 7 years that she’s been in Congress, she’s tripled her net worth… While you were sitting on the House Armed Services Committee, you were trading defense stocks.” pic.twitter.com/hMPwssPWTq

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) September 22, 2025

When the far-left New York Times calls out a Democrat for wrongdoing, the whole truth is probably even worse.

This revelation should immediately end Sherrill’s campaign and lead to the Department of Justice opening an investigation into her. No one should be above the law.

The post WATCH: Trump-Endorsed NJ Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Flips the Tables on His Democrat Foe With a Brutal Revelation About Her During Heated Debate appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Click here to watch:

The Memorial for Charlie Kirk on Sunday was absolutely beautiful. Speakers both famous and new to the scene paid tribute to his life and his legacy. Erika Kirk’s heart-wrenching portion was particularly amazing as tears streamed down millions of faces across America.

One common theme in many of the speeches was “revival.” While this is appropriate and is definitely happening, there is more to it. Revival by definition is strengthening of the church by bringing back those who have fallen away. But we’re experiencing something far greater in America. We’re seeing people from unexpected circles and walks of life suddenly inspired to go to church, to learn more, to buy and read Bibles, and to get saves.

What we’re experiencing is an awakening. Will it persist?

On today’s episode of Patriot TV Premieres, JD Rucker explains why this is happening and what needs to happen next. He says that Charlie Kirk’s legacy is not something in the past but something that is ongoing. He believes it’s something that can grow far beyond the “Prove Me Wrong” sessions or rallying of voters. This truly is a turning point in America.

****************Click Here To Watch****************

How to Take Full Control of Your Financial Future in One Step — Know in Two Minutes If Your Retirement Is Working for You: Augusta Precious Metals http://patriot.tv/retire

The post Patriot TV: Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Is More Than Revival — It’s an Awakening appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Tennessee School Board Protects Kids & Kicks Out Behavioral Health Provider

Republished with permission from AbleChild. 

Every now and then adult people do the right thing for the right reason. One such occasion occurred last month in Hamilton County Tennessee when a very courageous school board took a stand for its kids and kicked a mental health provider out of its schools.

It didn’t take long, though, for the big pharma and behavioral health industry to rally its troops and get the word out that this kind of bad behavior will not be tolerated. No. There’s just too much money involved for this cheeky School Board to take such a radical stand. How dare parents and a school system say “no” to more mental health!

Make no mistake, there was great wailing and gnashing of the teeth at the thought of curtailing a mental health provider’s service contract. The company in question that got the boot is Centerstone and it is a behemoth as mental health providers go, bragging revenues of nearly $378 million annually. Yes, Centerstone crows about having just shy of 4,000 employees and is in nearly 1000 schools throughout the country and increasing yearly.

It’s fair to say that Centerstone has cornered the market on mental health services in Tennessee and claims to receive nearly $142 million dollars annually from federal Medicaid dollars. This is where the argument presented by those angered by the Board’s decisive action falls apart.

Those who favor the continued participation of Centerstone claim that the services are “free.” But we all are familiar with the old saying… “nothing’s free” and it is just as true in this case, too, as the $142 million in revenue to Centerstone from Medicaid is paid by the taxpayers. But there’s a bigger issue that has raised the antenna of the Board Members and it’s all about parental rights.

Parents get funny when they’re cut out of the equation, especially when dealing with the health of their children. It’s fair to say that parents get cranky when organizations like Centerstone promote ideological content that isn’t necessarily directly associated with alleged basic mental health services and seeps into other more personal and polarizing issues like identity, sexuality or gender.

Parents like to think these are issues that are discussed at home and not introduced and guided by outside mental health providers, only later to learn parents are the last to know. The parents of Hamilton County believe the purpose of schools is for academic achievement, not pursuing social issues or sexual interests. Surely, a radical thought!

Of course, one of the more serious sticking points for Hamilton County parents is the fact that Centerstone’s agreement states that it only contacts parents “as is necessary.” Oh, hell no. Parents aren’t the last to know when their child is receiving counseling or mental health services, parents must be the first to know, every time.

Besides, just because Centerstone’s decade long contract has been effectively eliminated doesn’t mean Hamilton County’s students are without mental health services. In fact, the School Board made it clear that $22 million is budgeted for the hire of 250 student support coaches, counselors, and social workers and another million dollars in federal grants is provided through Title IV and Title 1. That’s a lot of money for mental health in schools.

It is interesting to note that no one on the Board has requested of Centerstone the number of referrals that have been made for children to receive psychiatric medications. How many kids in Hamilton County are taking prescription mind-altering drugs as “treatment” for an alleged mental illness?

AbleChild would argue that Hamilton County is no different than what is occurring nationally where there are increased diagnosing, drugging and suicides. AbleChild would want to know by what measure is Centerstone rated? How does Hamiliton County know whether Centerstone is helpful or hurtful?  Are there substantial increases yearly in children needing mental health services? Again, if yes, this also matches what is occurring nationally…no one is getting better, just more diagnosed and drugged.

Of course, this failed mental health model will keep behavioral health providers in business in perpetuity. The kids are sick and need mental health services is the mantra. But where are the results of Centerstone’s decade-long services? How many kids are “better” because of Centerstone’s, or other behavioral health providers, interventions?

Ironically, the issue of whether Centerstone’s contract would be renewed by Hamilton County Schools was tabled in a 7-4 vote in last week’s meeting of the School Board. But knowing all too well the power behind behavioral health providers, AbleChild feels sure that Centerstone won’t go quietly into the night. Frankly, if Hamilton County gets away with booting Centerstone, it would set a standard, a precedent, that can’t be tolerated, hence it cause a domino effect.

Afterall if parents in one county, one school board, get away with asserting its control over its children’s mental health, what’s to stop other parents throughout the country from following that extremely bold lead?  This is why Centerstone will throw everything its got, including political power, to quash this remarkable rebellion.

When the Hamilton County School Board meets again in October, Centerstone will be waiting, prepared to use all means available, no cost too much, to worm its way back into Hamilton County Schools. The parents of Hamilton County and School Board need to stand firm against the Centerstone Goliath, providing the rest of the country with an excellent education in civil activism.

Be the Voice for the Voiceless

AbleChild is a 501(3) C nonprofit organization that has recently co-written landmark legislation in Tennessee, setting a national precedent for transparency and accountability in the intersection of mental health, pharmaceutical practices, and public safety.

What you can do.  Sign the Petition calling for federal hearings!

Donate! Every dollar you give is a powerful statement, a resounding declaration that the struggles of these families will no longer be ignored. Your generosity today will echo through generations, ensuring that the rights and well-being of children are fiercely guarded. Don’t let another family navigate this journey alone. Donate now and join us in creating a world where every child’s mind is nurtured, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.  As a 501(c)3 organization, your donation to AbleChild is not only an investment in the well-being of vulnerable children but also a tax-deductible contribution to a cause that transcends individual lives.

The post Tennessee School Board Protects Kids and Kicks Out Behavioral Health Provider appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

At the Charlie Kirk memorial, President Trump spoke bluntly about left-wing violence, declaring, “The violence comes largely from the left.”

He described Antifa attacks on protesters and events, adding, “Many of these people are paid agitators. When you see they all have the same beautifully printed sign, every sign is identical. It comes out of a top-level print shop. That’s not the kind of sign made in somebody’s basement. Those are paid for by very bad people, and hopefully we are going to be finding out through the DOJ who those people are.”

Trump has vowed to designate Antifa and other groups promoting left-wing violence as terrorist organizations. In theory, such a designation would make it easier for the Department of Justice to bring charges against those who finance them. The problem, however, is that under U.S. law there is no mechanism to label domestic groups as terrorist organizations. The Foreign Terrorist Organization designation applies to international groups such as Hamas or MS-13, but no equivalent exists for domestic organizations.

The primary barrier is constitutional. First Amendment protections prevent the government from banning or criminalizing organizations based solely on beliefs, speech, or associations, even extremist ones. In Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969), the Supreme Court ruled that speech can only be restricted when it incites “imminent lawless action.” This precedent has made it extremely difficult for lawmakers to treat domestic extremist groups the same way they treat foreign terrorist organizations.

Beyond constitutional issues, practical concerns also stand in the way. Declaring domestic organizations “terrorist” would effectively criminalize membership without individual trials, raising serious due process questions. Equal protection challenges could also arise, since such powers might be applied selectively against disfavored groups. Critics warn that these powers could be weaponized by future administrations to target political opponents. If he could have, it really seemed like Biden wanted to designate MAGA.

Others note the definitional problem of “domestic terrorism,” which is vague and could be stretched to include groups that are not violent. Finally, there is the danger of enforcement overreach, which could inhibit legitimate political dissent and activism.

Without a domestic “terrorist organization” designation, the U.S. prosecutes individual crimes, conspiracy, weapons charges, and acts of violence, rather than banning organizations outright. The FBI investigates domestic terrorism as criminal activity, not organizational membership.

Additionally, even without the terrorist designation, the Department of Justice has ample tools to trace funding and prosecute violent extremist networks. RICO allows prosecutors to treat a group as a criminal enterprise, targeting leaders and financiers while seizing assets tied to racketeering, and it has been used against hate groups and militias. Conspiracy statutes (18 U.S.C. § 371) enable charges against those who agree to commit federal crimes, including financial supporters, often before violence occurs.

Material-support laws (18 U.S.C. §§ 2339A/2339B) criminalize providing money, training, or weapons tied to specific offenses, while weapons and explosives statutes cover illegal gun purchases and National Firearms Act violations, including “straw” financing.

Civil-rights laws (18 U.S.C. §§ 241/242) cover conspiracies to intimidate or harm people based on protected characteristics, with hate-crime enhancements. Under previous administrations, however, hate-crime laws were never applied to protect the rights of Christians and whites. Left-wing violent groups (like Antifa) routinely target people based on their Christian beliefs, conservative politics, or race (when white).

However, the way these laws are written, they should theoretically protect any group attacked specifically because of race or religion. Hate-crime laws theoretically protect all groups based on protected characteristics. Trump has already issued an executive order protecting Christians from discrimination, and he is bound to encourage the DOJ to use hate-crime laws to protect whites and Christians.

Financial crimes such as money laundering (18 U.S.C. § 1956), tax evasion, and structuring are also powerful tools to uncover and disrupt funding streams. This multi-pronged approach often proves more effective than a single “terror” label because it attacks the entire criminal ecosystem, organizers, facilitators, and funders alike.

If investigators can prove foreign funding or direction behind a domestic group, a different, and often stronger, set of legal tools comes into play. Only foreign organizations can be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), but if a U.S.-based network is effectively a branch or under the control of a foreign group, prosecutors can pursue material-support charges (18 U.S.C. § 2339B) tied to that foreign organization, and the State Department can consider designation for the foreign principal.

Separately, the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) requires anyone acting “at the order, request, or under the direction or control” of a foreign principal, and engaging in political activities—to register; taking foreign money for such activities can trigger FARA, and willful non-registration is a felony. Prosecutors can also use 18 U.S.C. § 951 (“agent of a foreign government”), which directly criminalizes clandestine work on behalf of a foreign government and carries serious penalties.

A proven foreign nexus unlocks national-security tools: FISA surveillance (with the required probable cause), Treasury/OFAC sanctions that freeze U.S. assets and cut off transactions, and immigration consequences (visa denials, removals). The key evidence is financial transfers from abroad, coordination or direction by foreign entities, and indications of foreign-government involvement, including via cutouts.

Strategically, this route often proves more effective because foreign principals lack First Amendment protections, surveillance authorities are broader, asset-forfeiture options are more aggressive, and public support is typically stronger for countering foreign influence.

The post Tracing the Money: Trump Vows to Discover Who Is Financing Antifa, Trantifa, and Left-Wing Violence appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.