Reuters New Orleans, visas, Netflix and Putin

New Orleans is the latest front in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. H-1B visa applicants will also now face enhanced vetting. The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put troops at risk. And sources say a Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery combo could mean a cheaper price tag for subscribers. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to India hoping to land some deals.

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