Vice President JD Vance is targeting Microsoft over alleged H-1B visa abuse and American worker layoffs, announcing a suspension of the company's PERM labor-certification processing amid a federal investigation. Microsoft is pushing back against the administration's claims.

JD VANCE TARGETS MICROSOFT OVER H-1B VISAS

Vance accused Microsoft of laying off thousands of American workers while relying on foreign employees through the H-1B visa system. Microsoft responded that approximately 80% of its recent H-1B filings involved existing employees, not new hires, and disputed the administration's characterization of its hiring practices.

WASHINGTON CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE HEATS UP

Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger John Braun faced off in a debate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District. The candidates clashed over the Iran war, rising gas prices, affordability and federal policy, while also addressing Washington's income tax and the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program ahead of the November 3 election.

WASHINGTON'S $537 MILLION LAWSUIT PAYOUTS

Washington state paid approximately $537 million in lawsuit verdicts and payouts during the last fiscal year. As a tort reform advisory committee finalizes recommendations, critics argue the process has overlooked survivors and focused too heavily on limiting payouts rather than preventing abuse and neglect of vulnerable people under state supervision.

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