Trump Gives Medals to Tech Bosses After Blocking Work Visas

President Donald Trump presented national science and technology medals to six tech leaders on Oct. 8, 2026, hours after his administration suspended Microsoft and other tech firms from the H-1B visa system — like tickets for skilled foreign workers — over alleged cheating. Recipients were Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell and Satya Nadella.