Trump announces $1m ‘golden visa’ and raises fees for H-1B visas to $100,000 – US politics live

US president signs executive orders making it more expensive to get special skills visa while expediting process for those who can pay large sums

Today, lawmakers in the House will vote on legislation, known as a “continuing resolution” (CR), to prevent a looming government shutdown at the end of September.

The bill, introduced by Republicans, would fund the government until 21 November. According to Politico, House GOP whip Tom Emmer was confident, as of Thursday, that his party had enough votes. “We’re going to pass this,” he said in an interview.