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In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted 222-200 to advance a bill that would nullify Trump's executive order restricting collective bargaining rights for nearly one million federal workers. In a rare act of defiance, 13 Republicans broke with their party and joined Democrats to move the Golden-Fitzpatrick bill forward, a direct challenge to Trump's authority and a major win for federal worker unions.

The administration must also return control of troops to the state, the judge ruled Wednesday, granting a preliminary injunction sought by California officials who opposed Trump's use of Guard members for immigration enforcement without the governor's approval. The judge put the decision on hold until Monday. Only 100 or so California troops remain in the city.

In a powerful and emotional committee hearing, Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivered a full apology on behalf of the United States government to the immigrants and U.S. citizens who were unlawfully detained, dehumanised, and terrorised under Trump's ICE regime. Crockett spoke directly to the survivors -- many of whom she has met multiple times -- calling them "the light they are afraid of," and thanking them for refusing to go silent in one of the darkest moments in modern American history.

The Trump administration has launched a controversial new immigration pathway known as the 'Trump Gold Card,' a premium visa that promises expedited U.S. residency for applicants who can pay a $15,000 DHS fee and contribute $1 million after background checks. As per the officials, the program functions like an enhanced green card and could generate billions of dollars in revenue, while critics argue it prioritises wealthy applicants amid an aggressive immigration crackdown.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched the Gold Card investor visa program, enabling affluent foreign nationals to obtain fast-tracked US residency for USD 1 million. Higher fees apply for corporate sponsors, and a proposed USD 5 million 'Platinum' option is also included.