Bloomberg News Now December 23, 2025: Supreme Court Rejects Troop Bid to Chicago, H-1B Visa Fee Upheld, More
Dec 24, 2025
The Supreme Court blocked the National Guard's deployment to Chicago, leaving a critical injunction in place. A federal judge upheld a new fee on H-1B visa applications, stirring industry protests. Recently released Epstein files link Trump to the controversial figure, prompting discussions among lawmakers. In health news, Novo Nordisk's FDA-approved weight loss pill is set to launch, competing directly with Eli Lilly's offerings. Meanwhile, a suspected gas leak led to a deadly explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, and Libya mourns the loss of its military chief after a tragic jet crash.
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Court Limits Troop Deployments To Cities
- The Supreme Court blocked President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago due to lack of legal authority.
- The ruling limits federal use of military forces to execute state laws and constrains similar deployments elsewhere.
H‑1B Fee Ruling Affects Tech Hiring
- A federal judge allowed a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B applications, a setback for tech employers reliant on foreign talent.
- The decision supports the administration's effort to curb immigration and favor U.S. workers, though appeals are possible.
DOJ Files Add Details, Raise Disputed Claims
- Newly released DOJ files mention President Trump in relation to Jeffrey Epstein and include disputed claims about flights on Epstein's jet.
- The DOJ noted some documents contain untrue allegations submitted to the FBI near the 2020 election.