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Trump's Corporate and Academic Targets: A Comprehensive Look at Presidential Confrontations
Sep 27, 2025 01:43 pm CST
President Donald Trump has systematically targeted influential corporations, executives, and academic institutions through public criticism and executive actions. From demanding the firing of Microsoft's Lisa Monaco to canceling billions in university grants and confronting tech giants over manufacturing practices, this comprehensive overview examines how Trump's unprecedented approach has disrupted traditional relationships between government, business, and academia in America.
Trump Demands Microsoft Fire Former Biden Official Lisa Monaco Over National Security Concerns
Sep 27, 2025 09:00 am CST
President Donald Trump has called for Microsoft to terminate Lisa Monaco, its head of global affairs and former deputy attorney general under Biden, citing national security concerns related to her access to sensitive information through Microsoft's government contracts. This demand follows a pattern of actions against political opponents, including the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
Microsoft Restricts Azure Cloud Services to Israeli Military Following Gaza Surveillance Investigation
Sep 26, 2025 06:25 am CST
Microsoft has terminated access to certain Azure cloud services for an Israeli defense unit after confirming reports that these services were being used for mass surveillance of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank. Following a two-month investigation prompted by a Guardian report, Microsoft president Brad Smith stated that the company found evidence supporting the claims while emphasizing their commitment to not facilitate civilian mass surveillance technologies.
US Lawmakers Question Tech Giants on H-1B Visa Hiring Amid American Job Cuts
Sep 26, 2025 02:25 am CST
US Senators are investigating major corporations like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft for hiring thousands of H-1B visa workers while simultaneously cutting American jobs. The inquiry comes as the Trump administration proposes raising visa fees to $100,000 and reforming the selection process to favor higher-skilled workers. Indian nationals currently represent 71% of H-1B visa holders, with major tech companies securing thousands of approvals in early 2025 while implementing domestic layoffs.
Indians Deboard Emirates Plane After Trump's H-1B Fee Order, Flight Delayed By 3 Hours
Sep 22, 2025 04:24 pm CST
At San Francisco International Airport, several Indian passengers allegedly disembarked from an Emirates flight right before take-off, resulting in a three-hour delay.
'Return To US Within 24 Hours, Don't Leave': Meta, Microsoft To H-1B Visa Holders
Sep 21, 2025 02:12 am CST
Major companies such as Meta and Microsoft went into a huddle on Saturday morning and urged all their H-1B visa holders to not leave the US for at least 14 days.
Amazon, TCS, Microsoft: These Firms May Be Worst Hit By Trump's H1-B Visa Fee Hike
Sep 20, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the second-highest beneficiary with over 5,000 approved H-1B visas in 2025, after Amazon, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data.
Trump To Impose $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown
Sep 20, 2025 04:34 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, according to a White House official, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown.
Trump's UK Visit Lands AI, Pharma, And Nuclear Pledges
Sep 18, 2025 02:04 am CST
President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK has delivered pledges from US tech giants to invest a combined $42 billion to help drive Britain's AI sector.
Google Lays Off Over 200 AI Contractors: Report
Sep 16, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Tech giant Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects, including Gemini and AI Overviews.