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State Dept. to roll out program requiring certain foreigners seeking business or tourism visas to post refundable bond

The U.S. State Department is launching a nearly 12‑month pilot program beginning August 20th requiring some B‑1/B‑2 tourist and business visa applicants from select countries to post refundable bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000.

(Background) Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett speaks in front of Democratic members of Congress and Texas House Democrats during a news conference, after they left their state to deny Republicans the quorum needed to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, at IBEW Local Union 701 on August 4, 2025 in Warrenville, Illinois. Dozens of Democrats in the Texas legislature faced threats of legal action Monday after they fled the state to block a redrawing of districts in Republicans' favor ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Republican-controlled state, following a push by President Donald Trump, are seeking to shift congressional district borders such that five seats flip from Democratic control. The contentious but legally permitted move, known as partisan gerrymandering, seeks to prevent Republicans from losing control of the US House of Representatives in next year's midterms, when the opposition party usually does more favorably. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images) / (R) Screenshot from CNBC "Squawk Box" airing.

Trump: Democrats are ‘self‑destructing’ by backing ‘low IQ’ politicians like Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett

In a recent interview, President Donald Trump slammed Democrats while accusing the “lost” political party of “self-destructing.” As an example, he singled out Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and jokingly questioned whether she’s related to the historical figure Davy Crockett.

This screengrab from a video released on July 31 by Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad shows a hostage, identified as Rom Braslavski by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, who was abducted to Gaza in October 2023 during the attack that sparked the Gaza war. Israel said on August 3 the plight of hostages held in Gaza should top the global agenda, after Palestinian militants released videos showing them looking emaciated, heightening fears for their lives after nearly 22 months in captivity. (Photo by Islamic Jihad Media Office / AFP) / ATTN CLIENTS: VIDEO FILMED UNDER DURESS. FAMILY HAS GIVEN PERMISSION FOR THIS SCREENGRAB TO BE USED BY THE MEDIA, THE HOSTAGES FAMILIES FORUM CAMPAIGN GROUP SAID IN A STATEMENT --BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE-- / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS / (Photo by -/Islamic Jihad Media Office/AFP via Getty Images)

Family of Israeli hostage allows release of terrorist video showing his dire condition: ‘On the verge of death’

The family of Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski revealed on Sunday that they have permitted the release of a propaganda video filmed recently by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad — depicting Braslavski in an emaciated state.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: Arnold Schwarzenegger attends Netflix's "FUBAR" Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater on June 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Schwarzenegger announces plans to fight against Newsom’s Calif. gerrymandering efforts

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he plans to fight against Governor Gavin Newsom’s gerrymandering efforts in the Golden State.

(L) KERRVILLE, TEXAS - JULY 11: President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott participate in a round table event at the Hill Country Youth Event Center to discuss last week's flash flooding on July 11, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. Trump traveled to Texas one week after flash flooding along the Guadalupe River swept through cities, mobile home parks and summer camps, killing 120 people. Ninety-six of those killed were in Kerr County, where the toll includes at least 36 children. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) / (Background) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 25: California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a news conference with Texas lawmakers at the Governor’s Mansion on July 25, 2025 in Sacramento, California. California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with Texas lawmakers to push back on Texas's redistricting maneuver that aims to tilt the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections and on how California plans to respond. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Source: Calif. Dems consider slashing 5 GOP U.S. House seats, countering Texas

California Democrats are weighing a proposed redistricting plan that could significantly diminish Republican representation in the state’s congressional delegation, potentially eliminating up to five GOP-held seats. The initiative also seeks to fortify Democrat incumbents in key battleground districts.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY) returns to a House Republican caucus meeting at the Longworth House Office Building on October 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. House Republicans continue to debate their pick for Speaker after their initial nominee, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), withdrew his name from the race after failing to secure the number of votes needed. The full House of Representatives is expected to vote on a replacement for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after he was ousted last week. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

MTG petitions for Trump to commute George Santos’ lengthy prison sentence

GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling on President Donald Trump to commute the “excessive” sentence of former NYC Republican Congressman George Santos, who began his more than seven-year prison term last month.