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UFC’s White House debut highlights growing influence in sports, culture and politics

IANS | June 9, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) As the Ultimate Fighting Championship prepares to stage the first-ever UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House, the State Department's decision to launch a sports diplomacy partnership with the mixed martial arts giant underscores how the organisation has evolved into a powerful force in sport, culture and politics.

Federal court invalidates H-1B charge, citing executive overreach on taxation

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:57 AM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) The federal judge who struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa payment requirement said the central issue in the case was not immigration policy but whether the executive branch had imposed a tax without congressional approval.

White House vows appeal in H-1B fee case

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) The White House defended President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee and vowed to appeal after a federal judge struck down the policy, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority and imposed an unlawful tax.

Rubio, UFC forge sports diplomacy pact

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President and CEO Dana White this week to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding sports diplomacy and supporting the global growth of mixed martial arts, the State Department announced.

US lawmakers, advocates hail H-1B ruling

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:23 AM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers, state officials and policy advocates welcomed a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, calling it a victory for employers, healthcare providers, universities and the US economy.

US judge strikes down Trump’s H-1B fee

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) A federal judge struck down President Donald Trump's controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority and imposed what amounted to an unlawful tax without approval from Congress.

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UFC’s White House debut highlights growing influence in sports, culture and politics

Federal court invalidates H-1B charge, citing executive overreach on taxation

White House vows appeal in H-1B fee case

Rubio, UFC forge sports diplomacy pact

US lawmakers, advocates hail H-1B ruling

US judge strikes down Trump’s H-1B fee

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