Trump proposes new fee on skilled-worker visas.
Today's events
Skilled-worker visas.
Trump's Labor Day proclamation said his administration is proposing a new fee on H-1B visa petitions, and credited his tariffs with bringing companies home and adding over 900,000 jobs.1Sep 7 · WHBrazilian brass rod.
Commerce preliminarily found that Termomecanica Sao Paulo sold brass rod in the United States below normal value between December 2023 and May 2025; case briefs are due within 21 days.2Sep 8 · CommerceSixth-generation spectrum.
The Federal Communications Commission's Technological Advisory Council meets October 1 to advise on 6G development and on using artificial intelligence to share and administer spectrum.3Sep 8 · FCCDrug import filings.
The Drug Enforcement Administration published seven notices in one Federal Register issue: five applications to import or manufacture controlled substances, one revoked physician registration and one rescinded order.4Sep 8 · DOJSelect-agent registry.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened comment on a revised collection tracking who may possess, use and transfer dangerous pathogens and toxins; comments close November 9.5Sep 8 · CDCAndorra partnership.
Rubio marked Andorra's national day by pointing to the principality's work with American technology companies on digital infrastructure and financial-sector security, and to openings for U.S. investment.6Sep 8 · StateListeria recall.
Made Fresh Salads of Bay Shore, New York recalled every ready-to-eat deli salad and cream cheese it distributed across Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx over possible Listeria contamination.7Sep 6 · FDANew-technology payments.
Medicare set a December 9 town hall on which fiscal-2028 applications for new-technology add-on payments show substantial clinical improvement, the test that decides extra hospital reimbursement.8Sep 8 · HHSWildfire risk gap.
A U.S. Geological Survey team surveyed 38 communities where housing meets wildland across the West and found homeowners consistently rate their own fire risk lower than trained assessors do.9Sep 8 · USGS
Allied Governments
Downing Street call.
Britain's prime minister told Trump the UK supports U.S.-led Ukraine peace talks and pressed for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.aSep 7 · UK No.10British space strategy.
Britain published a £7.8 billion national space strategy running to 2030, including £880 million for space surveillance and control and £2.8 billion for military satellite communications.bSep 7 · UK MoDNepal flood grant.
Japan approved a $3 million emergency grant for Nepal's flash-flood victims, split evenly between the World Food Programme, the Red Cross federation and the migration agency.cSep 8 · Japan MoFA
Voices
“[W]e are proposing a new fee on H-1B visa petitions that will encourage companies to invest in qualified Americans before looking overseas for labor.”
Labor Day Proclamation, President Donald J. Trump · Sep 71
“[The Council will advise on] studying advanced spectrum sharing techniques, including the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the utilization and administration of spectrum.”
FCC Technological Advisory Council notice · Sep 83
“The United States values Andorra as a steadfast friend that shares our commitment to national sovereignty and a secure, prosperous future for its citizens.”
Sec. of State Marco Rubio · Sep 86
“[Termomecanica Sao Paulo S.A.], a producer/exporter subject to this administrative review, made sales of brass rod at less than normal value.”
Commerce Dept. preliminary determination · Sep 82
“[Listeria monocytogenes is] an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.”
Made Fresh Salads recall notice, FDA · Sep 67
“Results also indicated that, even if motivated to reduce their own wildfire risk, homeowners may lack the specific knowledge necessary to undertake meaningful actions.”
USGS Wildfire Research Team · Sep 89
Sources
- White House, “Labor Day, 2026” (presidential proclamation), September 2026. whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/…/labor-day-2026
- Federal Register, “Brass Rod From Brazil: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2025” (International Trade Administration, Commerce), September 8, 2026 issue. federalregister.gov/…/brass-rod-brazil-preliminary-results
- Federal Register, “Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council” (Federal Communications Commission, notice of public meeting), September 8, 2026 issue. federalregister.gov/…/fcc-technological-advisory-council
- Federal Register, “Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC” (Drug Enforcement Administration) — one of seven DEA notices in the September 8, 2026 issue. federalregister.gov/…/dea-importer-fresenius-kabi
- Federal Register, “Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins, 42 CFR 73), September 8, 2026 issue. federalregister.gov/…/cdc-select-agents-data-collection
- U.S. Dept. of State, “Andorra National Day,” press statement by Secretary Marco Rubio, September 8, 2026. state.gov/releases/…/andorra-national-day
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Made Fresh Salads, Inc. Recalls Ready to Eat Deli Style Salads and Cream Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk,” September 6, 2026. fda.gov/safety/recalls/…/made-fresh-salads-recall
- Federal Register, “Medicare Program; Town Hall Meeting on the Fiscal Year 2028 Applications for New Technology Add-On Payments” (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), September 8, 2026 issue. federalregister.gov/…/medicare-new-technology-town-hall
- U.S. Geological Survey, “FORT Science in Action 2026, Part 5: Helping communities adapt to wildfire,” September 8, 2026. usgs.gov/centers/…/helping-communities-adapt-to-wildfire
- UK Prime Minister's Office (No.10), “PM call with President Trump of the United States: 7 September 2026.” gov.uk/government/news/…/pm-call-president-trump
- UK Ministry of Defence, “New space strategy will bolster UK defences against threats from space,” September 7, 2026. gov.uk/government/news/…/new-space-strategy
- Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Emergency Grant in Response to the Flash Flood Disaster in Nepal,” September 8, 2026. mofa.go.jp/press/release/…/nepal-flash-flood-grant