General News Update — June 09, 2026 2 PM Eastern

Clockwise General News — A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. This is Clockwise general news, 2:30 PM Eastern. This ruling directly contradicts an earlier federal court decision that had upheld the fee hike. The decision is expected to significantly impact US visa policy and the tech sector's ability to hire foreign talent. A US Army helicopter crashed near the critical Strait of Hormuz earlier today, raising immediate concerns.