U.S. suspends truck driver visas amid deadly Florida crash and political tensions
TL;DR
The U.S. has halted issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers to review screening protocols, citing safety concerns and a need to protect American truckers amid a driver shortage, while also intensifying ongoing visa vetting processes for all current visa holders.
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- U.S. halts issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers CBS News
- Florida official blasts Newsom's 'failed policies' as deadly crash suspect is extradited Fox News
- Fatal Florida crash fuels immigration fight between DeSantis and Newsom AP News
- New visas paused for commercial truck drivers, Rubio says Axios
- California trucker accused of causing deadly crash extradited to Florida CBS News
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