A US federal judge, Judge Steven Merryday, has dismissed Donald Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for violating federal rules regarding legal complaint structure. Trump has been given 28 days to refile an amended complaint, with his legal team indicating they will do so.

• Trump’s lawsuit was 85 pages long and also named Penguin Random House LLC.
• The New York Times welcomed the ruling, calling the complaint a "political document rather than a serious legal filing."
• The judge described Trump’s lawsuit as "repetitive" and "superfluous", containing "florid" allegations.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order adding a new $100,000 fee for applicants to the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers. This move, aimed at restricting entry and addressing perceived "abuse" of the program, has drawn criticism for potentially pricing out small businesses.

• The new fee for H-1B visa applicants is $100,000, a significant increase from previous administrative fees totaling around $1,500.
• US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voiced support for the new fee, stating it would encourage training Americans.
• The order is expected to have a "devastating impact" on small businesses and start-ups, according to Tahmina Watson, a founding attorney at Watson Immigration Law, making it difficult for them to hire foreign talent.