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How New Ships Could Change Naval Strategy; US Overhauls H-1B Visa Lottery to Favor Skilled Workers
By Steve Lance
12/23/2025Updated: 12/23/2025

H-1B work visas are getting a new overhaul. The Department of Homeland Security will now prioritize certain applicants based on merit instead of using a lottery. How will it work?

How will the new “Trump-class” Navy ships compare to the most advanced vessels fielded by other nations, and how will they integrate with our existing Navy to change the balance of power? We speak with retired Marine intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

A powerful holiday storm is moving into Southern California, bringing the threat of flooding, mudslides, and dangerous travel conditions. What are officials warning residents to do ahead of Christmas?

A student loan policy from the COVID-era will end in January. What does it mean for Americans? And the U.S. economy grew at a better-than-expected rate in the third quarter. We discuss with Lee Neves and Whitley Yates.

Since 1947, the Marine Toys for Tots has given toys to millions of children and even inspired kids to become Marines. We speak with Ted Silvester, vice president of marketing and development for the Toys for Tots Foundation.

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