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18-07-2025
The US has introduced a new 'visa integrity fee' of at least $250 for non-immigrant visa holders, on top of existing visa fees. The fee, part of the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aims to restore integrity to the immigration system. While the fee may be reimbursable if visa conditions are met, its implementation details, including when it starts and how to get a refund, remain unclear. The fee is expected to impact leisure and business travelers, international students, and may deter some from visiting the US, particularly Asians, ahead of major events like the 'America 250' celebration and the FIFA World Cup.
Entities: United States, Trump administration, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Travel Association • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The article critiques the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB), a Republican tax-and-spending plan, arguing that it combines elements of Reaganism and Trumpism in a way that is detrimental to the American economy. The plan is described as 'chimerical,' being part of a government-shrinking ideology but also containing populist elements and carve-outs for individual lawmakers, which will have long-lasting negative effects on the economy.
Entities: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB), Republican Party, America, Congress, Reaganism • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
18-07-2025
The Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress have brought significant changes to federal education policy through the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', which includes a national school voucher program, changes to Medicaid and SNAP, and reforms to federal student loans. The bill allows states to opt into a federal school voucher program, which could cost the government $26 billion in lost tax revenue over the next decade. The legislation also introduces strict eligibility requirements for Medicaid, cuts federal health spending, and reduces funding for SNAP, potentially affecting millions of children and low-income families.
Entities: Trump administration, Republican-controlled Congress, One Big Beautiful Bill, NPR, U.S. Department of Education • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform