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In a first, 2 Muslim women elected to US Congress

Both Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib are Democrats from Midwest and outspoken advocates of minority communities.

07 Nov 2018 12:18 PM

Social media giants face US Congress over politics and the internet

Technology executives have repeatedly testified in Congress over the past year, on the defensive over political influence on their sites.

05 Sep 2018 7:49 AM

FBI investigating cyber attack on congressional campaign in California

The hackers successfully infiltrated the election campaign computer of David Min, a Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives.

18 Aug 2018 8:56 AM

In white majority area, Tahirah in race to be first muslim woman in US Congress

Tahirah Amatul-Wadud is mother of 7, lawyer, community activist, Muslim, who rises before dawn, prays 5 times a day and fasts during Ramzan.

03 Aug 2018 12:10 PM

US Congress seeks to strengthen defence partnership with India

United States Congress has passed the USD 716 billion defence spending bill.

02 Aug 2018 9:26 AM

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Terminally ill patients can try unapproved drugs, bill sent to Trump

Patients can try experimental drugs not yet approved, a controversial move that enjoys the support of President Donald Trump.

23 May 2018 1:13 PM

Facebook will not testify at US House hearing on social media

The company said that even though it will not appear, it looks forward to a continuing dialogue with members of the committee.

26 Apr 2018 7:58 AM

Clap for me: Trump calls Democrats ‘treasonous’ for not lauding his Union address

Trump has falsely boasted that his generally well-received speech had the highest television audience numbers in history.

06 Feb 2018 11:50 AM

Democracy needed me: Indian-American woman to run for US Congress

The primary elections for Maryland's 6th Congressional District is scheduled for June 26.

07 Jan 2018 3:02 PM

Indian-American journalist to run for 2018 election against Democrat Krishnamoorthi

She is the second Indian-American from the Republican Party to challenge Krishnamoorthi.

02 Dec 2017 4:37 PM

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Indian-American Jitendra Diganvker announces to run for US Congress

Diganvker said that he is running for Congress to give a voice to the hard-working middle-class Americans that are often ignored.

14 Nov 2017 10:17 AM

Diplomacy is hard-going, difficult: Hillary Clinton attacks Trump’s handling of Iran, N Korea

Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State for President Barack Obama began negotiations on the deal.

15 Oct 2017 6:02 PM

Trump signs resolution condemning white supremacists and other hate groups

The overwhelming passage of the text meant that Trump would have likely had any attempted presidential veto overturned.

15 Sep 2017 4:02 PM

Trump Jr tells senators 'no collusion' with Russians during US prez poll campaign

Trump Jr. spoke to the committee for about five hours, leaving midafternoon out of view of reporters.

08 Sep 2017 2:21 PM

Trump regime supports sale of F-18, F-16 jets to India; to boost Indo-US defence ties

Trump admin official Wells said India is among America's most important strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

07 Sep 2017 6:34 PM

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With end of summer recess, Trump family, associates to be in Russia probe crosshairs

Trump attorney Jay Sekulow said constitutional powers authorize the president to fire subordinates who serve at his pleasure.

05 Sep 2017 4:41 PM

Donald Trump defiant on Mexico wall despite political hurdles over NAFTA

Trump's positions on the wall and trade are well-known, and both were centerpieces of his campaign for the White House.

28 Aug 2017 11:09 AM

Vladimir Putin says US will have to shed 755 from diplomatic staff

The legislation, which also targets Iran and North Korea, seeks to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 US election.

31 Jul 2017 8:20 AM

Trump says ICBM test reckless and dangerous action by North Korea

The United States condemns this test and rejects the regimes claim that these tests and these weapons ensure North Koreas security.

29 Jul 2017 8:58 AM

US Labour Secy Acosta calls for pay hike of H1B visa holders

He called for a pay hike of H1B workers, from the existing USD 60,000 to at least USD 80,000.

29 Jun 2017 1:21 PM

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