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Trump laid out a four-pillar immigration plan, one of the major debates that loomed over his first year in office, and sought the backing of the Congress for a merit-based immigration system. (Photo: AP)

Russia probe complicates further as WH pushes for release of another...

The Democratic document attempts to counter some of the arguments and evidence put forward by the Republicans.

6 Feb 2018 6:35 PM IST

Melanias long yellow overcoat is deceivingly draped over her shoulders leading the President to mistakenly grab her sleeves instead of her hand. (Photo: AFP)

Awkward! Donald Trump tries to grab Melania's hand again, fails

Trump and Melania were proceeding to board Marine One as they were set to travel to Ohio from the White House.

6 Feb 2018 5:39 PM IST

Trump himself has repeatedly stated that he would like to speak with Mueller about the ongoing investigation, which is examining his campaigns possible collusion with Russia over election interference, and possible obstruction of justice. (Photo: File)

Lawyers urge Trump to refuse interview with FBI chief Robert Mueller

A refusal could lead Mueller to issue a subpoena for the president to testify before a grand jury.

6 Feb 2018 2:31 PM IST

Haley said Tuesday the 19-member committee that accredits non-governmental organizations supporting those in need is being steamrolled by countries with terrible human rights records themselves. (Photo: File)

Haley calls UN's denial of credit to US groups for work in Iran, N...

Haley noted the rejection can be reversed by the 54-member UN Economic and Social Council which meets in April.

6 Feb 2018 1:48 PM IST

For too long Pakistan has provided safe haven to the Taliban and many terrorist organisations, but those days are over, Mike Pence told American troops at the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

Mike Pence may meet with N Koreans at Winter Olympics: Rex Tillerson

Washington has previously said it won't seek to initiate contact with North Koreans attending the South Korean games.

6 Feb 2018 12:21 PM IST

They were like death and un-American. Un-American. Somebody said, treasonous. I mean, yeah, I guess, why not? US President Donald Trump said. (Photo: AP)

Clap for me: Trump calls Democrats treasonous' for not lauding his...

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

6 Feb 2018 11:50 AM IST

The passenger train hurtled down a side track near Cayce around 2:45am Sunday after a stop 10 miles north in Columbia because a switch was locked in place, diverting it from the main line. (Photo: AP)

Deadly Amtrack train accident 'avoidable': US investigators

Sunday's crash sent 116 of the 147 people on board the New York-to-Miami train to the hospital.

5 Feb 2018 4:10 PM IST

US-Russia ties are strained at best, as the controversy over what US intelligence says was Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election drags on. (Photo: File)

Respect nuclear limits under New START Treaty: US to Russia

On Thursday, Nauert had said that Washington had no reason to believe' that Russia would not meet its goals.

5 Feb 2018 2:55 PM IST

Declassified memo claims that Democrat-funded research prompted the FBI to spy on a former Trump campaign aide, Carter Page. (Photo: File)

Firing officials over FBI probe can spark confrontation': Democrats to...

The warnings came two days after the Republican-led House intelligence committee released a declassified memo.

5 Feb 2018 1:34 PM IST

Trump vowed during his State of the Union address last week to extend an open hand to both parties in pursuing an immigration deal that shields 1.8 million undocumented migrants from deportation. (Photo: AP)

US Congress gridlocked as budget, immigration deadlines loom

Republican leaders have acknowledged they will not meet a Thursday deadline for a spending bill.

5 Feb 2018 12:21 PM IST

The Silver Star was on its way from New York to Miami with nearly 150 people aboard around 2:45 am when it plowed into the CSX train at an estimated 59 mph. (Photo: AP)

South Carolina: Amtrak train crashes killing 2, injuring 116

It was the third deadly wreck involving Amtrak in less than two months.

5 Feb 2018 10:07 AM IST

President Donald Trumps plan for a merit-based immigration system will - among other things - end chain migration and diversity lottery visa. (Photo: File)

Indian-Americans rally to support Trump's merit-based immigration plan

This was one of the rare pro-Trump immigration rallies at the White House.

4 Feb 2018 11:39 AM IST