Another legal setback for Trump

Donald Trump has suffered a major legal defeat over his controversial H-1B visa policy, which raised fees from a few thousand dollars to $100,000 in an effort to prioritize American workers. A Massachusetts judge ruled the policy unconstitutional, stating it functioned as a tax—something only Congress can impose—rather than a regulatory fee. The decision effectively nullifies the policy, restoring the pre-2025 visa costs of $2,000–$5,000. The ruling comes amid broader concerns about the impact of restrictive immigration policies on tech and finance sectors, which rely heavily on skilled foreign labor, particularly from India. The judge’s decision highlights the constitutional limits on executive power and underscores the vulnerability of immigration policies that shift financial burdens onto corporations. While the Trump administration may appeal, the immediate effect is a return to the status quo, allowing tech firms to resume hiring skilled workers under the original visa framework. This setback adds to the growing legal challenges facing Trump’s immigration agenda. Meanwhile, the episode also covers the airline industry’s struggle to meet its 2050 net zero emissions target, with IATA’s Willie Walsh blaming fuel companies, plane makers, airports, and air traffic controllers for delays in adopting sustainable technologies.