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Donald Trump reignited talk about Bagram Air Base, saying it ought to return to U. S. Control and hinting—without much detail—at consequences if Afghanistan refuses. Trump leaned on his usual style, tying the base’s location to the U. S.–China rivalry, then hinted at talks with Afghanistan, leaving the specifics hanging in the air. He never said what he’d do, but the hint of military action hung in the air like the faint rumble of distant drums.

Democrat U.S. President Donald Trump has once again brought the focus back on the H-1B visa program, an arrangement that has been the savior of thousands of talented professionals, particularly from India. It is being reported that Trump is weighing the possibility of imposing annual fees on H-1B visa holders, a step which has raised concern and debate among workers, businesses, and immigration experts alike.

The Trump administration is looking at a controversial plan to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War. President Trump argues that this change would better show the US military’s offensive capabilities. According to the Wall Street Journal, lawmakers and administration officials are considering how to make this change happen, with some support in Congress starting to show.