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U.S. Senate unanimously condemns Putin as war criminal

Russia calls its actions a 'special military operation' to demilitarise and 'denazify' Ukraine

16 Mar 2022 10:48 AM

The H-1B visa programme is the most sought-after work visa among foreign professionals, including Indians. (Representational image)

Legislation introduced in US Senate to reform and stop abuse of H-1B visa system

The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act will reduce fraud and abuse, provide protections for American workers and visa holders

03 Mar 2022 10:26 AM

The passage of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act by the Senate on Wednesday comes as a big relief to Indian IT professionals who come to the US on H-1B work visas and their current waiting period for Green Card or permanent residency is running into decades. (PTI)

US Senate passes bill eliminating per-country cap for H-1B work visas

The provision will facilitate removal of the massive backlog of Indian IT professionals in the US

03 Dec 2020 12:27 PM

Voters sit spread out as they fill out ballots while voting at the CenturyLink Field and Event Center Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo)

Control of US Senate at stake as Donald Trump's allies face Democrats

Both parties saw paths to victory, though the outcome might not be known on election night.

04 Nov 2020 7:53 AM

A woman holds up a bible and an American flag on November 3, 2020 in Washington, DC. After a record-breaking early voting turnout, Americans head to the polls on the last day to cast their vote for incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

US Presidential Election 2020 updates: Patience's the buzzword as counting continues

Will Biden be no. 46 or will Trump once again take oath on January 20?

04 Nov 2020 5:54 AM

Galwan Valley area in the Ladakh region near the Line of Actual Control between India and China. (AP)

Resolution to condemn Chinese aggression against India introduced in US Senate

'I commend India's commitment to standing up to China and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific,' Senator Cornyn said

14 Aug 2020 12:10 PM

US passes bill to provide free testing for Covid19

The bill will also provide paid sick leaves

14 Mar 2020 12:59 PM

The bill - if it becomes law - will demand greater scrutiny of the city's special status, which among other things prohibit the commercial export of certain munitions to the Communist party-controlled Hong Kong Police Force, would provide sanctions against officials responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong. (Photo: AP)

US Senate unanimously passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

The bill sends a message of bipartisan support from US Congress for the democratic aspirations of the majority of Hong Kong.

20 Nov 2019 10:48 AM

In the audio, Zuckerberg said breaking up big tech companies would make election interference ‘more likely because now the companies can't coordinate and work together.’ (Photo: File)

Elizabeth Warren replies to Zuckerberg’s leaked audio saying she would ‘suck’ as prez

Warren, who in March called for breaking up Amazon.com Inc, Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc, quickly issued a retort on Twitter.

03 Oct 2019 5:41 PM

Sandberg met with Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, a Republican, and Democratic Senator Mark Warner and was expected to meet with Republican Senator Jerry Moran later on Tuesday.

Facebook executive meets with US lawmakers to discuss privacy

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating allegations that Facebook failed to live up to a 2011 consent decree to protect user privacy.

08 May 2019 10:37 AM

The FCC said providers must disclose any changes in users’ internet access as it repealed what it termed “unnecessary, heavy-handed regulations.”

US appeals court, House panel to take up net neutrality

The US Senate voted 52 to 47 to reverse the FCC’s decision to repeal the net neutrality rules, but the House never took up the issue.

01 Feb 2019 1:12 PM

The US government began a Christmas-time shutdown early Saturday. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ @USCapitol)

US govt shuts down, 8 lakh staff forced to work without pay this Christmas

Democrats painted Donald Trump as the Grinch who stole the year-end deal.

22 Dec 2018 11:49 AM

The US government will begin a Christmastime shutdown at midnight. (Photo: AP)

US govt bound for shutdown as Congress, Trump fail to reach deal

Trump has dug in on his demand for USD 5 billion for construction of a wall on the US border with Mexico.

22 Dec 2018 10:04 AM

Seven of Trump’s fellow Republicans joined Senate Democrats to back the measure. (Photo: AFP)

In rebuke to Trump, US Senate blames Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi’s murder

Trump said he wants US to stand by Saudi govt and prince, despite CIA assessment it was likely he ordered Khashoggi’s killing.

14 Dec 2018 8:36 AM

Bowing to intense pressure from inside and outside Congress, committee chair Chuck Grassley announced he was asking Trump to order the new background review that 'must be completed no later than one week from today.' Trump, who repeatedly blasted Democratic opposition to Kavanaugh as a political 'con-job', agreed. (Photo: File)

Trump orders FBI probe of SC nominee Kavanaugh as Senate delays final vote

After a day-long hearing, Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday approved Brett Kavanaugh's nomination in preliminary vote along party lines.

29 Sep 2018 9:11 AM

In a passionate defense, the 53-year-old conservative judge insisted before the Senate Judiciary Committee that it never happened, accused Democrats of destroying his reputation and condemned his confirmation battle as a 'national disgrace' and a 'circus'. (Photo: AFP)

Kavanaugh showed why I nominated him: Trump backs SC pick after hearing

Judiciary Committee is set to vote on its recommendation Friday before nomination goes to full Senate, where Republicans hold a slim edge.

28 Sep 2018 10:13 AM

Lawmakers are working to extend the FAA's programs for five years while tackling other priorities such as disaster relief. (Photo: AP | File)

US House approves USD 1.7 billion in disaster aid for Carolinas

The aid was added to legislation to keep Federal Aviation Administration programs running beyond Sept. 30. The bill passed 398-23.

27 Sep 2018 1:38 PM

After several days of maintaining a relatively neutral posture, Trump had, on Friday, declared that Ford was lying. (Photo: File | AFP)

Will testify in Senate next week: Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee of sex assault

Ford 'accepts committee's request to provide her first-hand knowledge of Brett Kavanaugh's sexual misconduct next week,' US media reported.

23 Sep 2018 1:49 PM

At a midterms campaign rally in Las Vegas late on Thursday, Trump told the crowd that he fully backs Kavanaugh. (Photo: AFP)

Willing to testify on new date: Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee

Ford's lawyers said she wishes to testify on a new date, provided that terms that are fair and which ensure her safety can be agreed upon.

21 Sep 2018 2:05 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said the committee would hold a public hearing with Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, next Monday. (Photo: AFP)

US Senate to probe Trump's SC nominee Kavanaugh, accuser in public hearing

Kavanaugh had meetings at the White House earlier on Monday and called the assault allegation 'completely false'.

18 Sep 2018 12:54 PM

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