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Biden, Harris to deliver remarks on anniversary of Jan 6 Capitol siege
White House on Sunday said that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks on the one-year anniversary of the attack on US capitol on January 6, reported CNN.
US House votes to create select committee probing Attack on Capitol Hill
Washington, July 1 : The Democratic-controlled US House voted mostly along party lines Wednesday to create a select…
US House Votes to create select Committee Probing Capitol Riot
The US House voted Wednesday to establish a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the…
Democrats to create select committee to probe 2021 United States Capitol Attack
Senate Republicans last month blocked legislation to establish an independent panel modelled on the 9/11 commission to conduct the probe.
One officer and suspect dead in US Capitol attack – police
A US Capitol Police officer has died from injuries suffered in Friday’s vehicle attack at the Capitol complex,…
Criminal charges for lawmakers who helped Capitol riot: Pelosi
"Given the events of January 6, the ties between these groups inside the Capitol Complex and the attacks on the Capitol need to be investigated," the letter read.
US Capitol Hill Riot: Man who sat on Nancy Pelosi’s seat, now arrested
During the violent riots/siege in the US Parliament complex Capitol Hill, a person was photographed with his feet on the table of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. That man has now been arrested on Friday.
Capitol riot: Democrats seek Trump’s removal from office
Ms Pelosi, however, has called on him to resign and the DC Police Union said the leadership of the USCP was "ill-prepared for this attack in both manpower and in resources".
House Democrats move to impeach Trump after Capitol violence
Republican Senator from Utah Mitt Romney, a vocal voice against Trump within the Republican Party called the incident an "insurrection" while addressing from the Senate floor.
Trump transport secretary Elaine Chao says resigning over Capitol protests
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao - who is married to Mitch McConnell - RESIGNS over MAGA riot becoming first Cabinet member to quit
US Congress reconvenes hours after Capitol breach
Washington, Jan 7 : The US Congress has reconvened for proceedings to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in…
US Senate reconvenes to certify Biden win after mobs invaded Capitol
Congress met in a joint session to count electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election and officially confirm…
Woman killed by gunfire in Capitol as Trump supporters launch assault on Congress
Shortly afterwards, Trump put out a video tweet asking his supporters to go home and saying that they would play into the hands of his opponents.
Woman dies after being shot inside US Capitol building
A woman who was shot inside the US Capitol during an insurrection attempt on Wednesday has died, according to Washington DC police.
US Capitol put on lockdown after shots fired
The US Capitol complex was briefly placed on lockdown on Tuesday in which three people were taken into…
US Capitol Lockdown ends, Police give “all clear” after search
Police on Friday reopened the seat of the US Congress in Washington after an emergency lockdown was imposed…
The teleprompters behind Modi magic on Capitol Hill
As American Congressman rose to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on an incredible speech on Capitol Hill on…
Modi, Hollande visit Capitol Complex in Chandigarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande on Sunday visited the Capitol Complex after the latter’s…
Massive explosion destroys Havana’s Saratoga Hotel in Cuba
Photos and video footage from the scene show wrecked cars and buses outside Havana’s Saratoga Hotel
Zelensky makes direct appeal to Congress for no-fly zone rejected by Biden
He also referred to another proposal to provide Ukraine with aircraft that has been rejected by Biden without directly naming it.
Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for US Supreme Court
The US President will deliver remarks announcing the nomination at the White House on Friday afternoon.
US House Jan 6 panel asks Supreme Court to deny Trump’s bid to shield records
Washington, Dec 31 : The US House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has asked the…
On Liberty, Conspiracy, and Vaccination
Now that vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a major threat to achieving herd immunity, public authorities might be tempted to crack down on the conspiracy theories that are fueling it. But before they do, they should revisit John Stuart Mill's famous defense of free speech.
Presidents of US and Russia praise Geneva summit talks but discord remains
"They are being squeezed by China. They want desperately to remain a major power," he told reporters, shortly before leaving Geneva.
Donald Trump’s Facebook accounts suspended for 2 years
San Francisco, June 5 : Facebook on Friday suspended former United States President Donald Trump for two years,…
Trump shuts down his social media site within a month
On May 5, Facebook's Oversight Board decided to uphold the ban on Trump's account.
Pro-Palestinian Protests held in major US cities
Meanwhile, rockets fired by militant groups in Gaza have killed 10 people, including a five-year-old boy, a soldier and two women.
Former US Vice President Pence receives heart pacemaker
Former US Vice President Mike Pence received a heart pacemaker device during routine surgery on Wednesday and is…
Neera Tanden withdraws nomination in first defeat for Joe Biden pick
New York, March 3 : After weeks of cliffhanger politics, US President Joe Biden’s choice to head the…
Russia joins India to seek alternative to Twitter
There are several potential threats and problems in connection with Russia’s suggested step away from the global network, which could disrupt the stability of the Internet.
Former US President Donald Trump acquitted by the US Senate in his impeachment trial
Trump was tried by Senate last year on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress made in a House impeachment but was acquitted.
In 78-page memo, Trump’s lawyers lay out attack plan for impeachment trial
"According to investigative reports all released after January 6, 2021, "the Capitol Police, the NYPD and the FBI all had prior warning there was going to be an attack on the Capitola""
US President Joe Biden’s inaugural address
Following is the inauguration speech as prepared for delivery by Democrat Joe Biden, who was sworn in as…
Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent
Dorsey has said he believes those measures can promote more fruitful, or "healthy," conversations online and lessen the impact of bad behavior.
US President Donald Trump impeached for second time
Congress, with bipartisan support, voted to impeach the president for ‘incitement of insurrection’ after an expedited debate that saw criticism of Trump from members in both parties.
NYC to cancel Trump Organization contracts: Mayor
New York, Jan 14 : Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the City of New York is…
Democrats file motion to impeach Trump, to give Pence time to act
The move to impeach Trump has the support of more than 218 Democrat members of the 435-member House ensure its passage.
Riot fallout: Top golf tourneys pull out of Trump courses
A representative for the Trump Organization said they were “incredibly disappointed” with the decision. Trump owns 17 golf courses across the world, including two in Scotland.
Article of impeachment against Trump introduced in US lower house
It also charges Trump with “at least 3 attempts to intervene in the lawful vote counting and certification process in Georgia”.
Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account
Company says Trump continues to foment violence, dispute election results a day after his account reactived.
Pelosi wants Trump barred from access to nuclear codes, starting wars
Pelosi said in her letter, “The situation of this unhinged President could not be more dangerous, and we must do everything that we can to protect the American people from his unbalanced assault on our country and our democracy.”
Facebook bans Trump for rest of term, could bar permanently
Earlier in the day, several of the President’s tweets had been labelled “disputed” due to the fraud claims.
Democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests: PM Modi at riots in US
Leaders around the world condemned the incident, expressing shock at the chaos unfolding in a country they once relied upon for global leadership.
Facebook, YouTube pulls Trump video for fueling violence in US capital
Twitter Inc also restricted users from retweeting the video “due to a risk of violence,”
US congressional panel sets guest limits at Joe Biden inauguration
Washington, Dec 17 : A US congressional committee overseeing preparations for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony on January…
Free vaccine for Americans, but won’t be widely available till ’21 summer
New York, Sep 17 : A 57 page “playbook” just in from the US government outlines a comprehensive…
United States Presidential Election on Nov 3 as planned: WH officials
Election Day takes place on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, as determined by federal law. Moving the date would require an act of Congress.
Republican Louie Gohmert tests positive for the coronavirus after refusing to wear a mask
The Texas Republican received the diagnosis during a pre-screening procedure at the White House on Wednesday morning.
Over 200 Microsoft employees urge Nadella to cancel contracts with police
"I stand with the Black and African-American community and we are committed to building on this work in our company and in our communities," said the Hyderabad-born Nadela said.
China must respect norms, use diplomacy to resolve border issue with India: Top US Congressman
Eliot L Engel, who heads the powerful House panel on Foreign affairs, said, “China is demonstrating once again that it is willing to bully its neighbours rather than resolve conflicts according to international law.”
Trump’s demand for Obama to testify on Russia probe rejected
Criminal charges against Flynn became part of the Russia investigation led by former special counsel Robert Mueller, which Trump has repeatedly called a witch hunt and hoax.
‘US anti-lockdown protesters’ behaviour devastatingly worrisome’
As of Monday, there were 1,158,040 cases, with 67,682 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2 US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus
The letter said: "It reflects the pace of the COVID-19 disease throughout the US and its presence here in Washington, D.C. that it has touched the community of the US Capitol."
Trump impeachment articles to be sent to Senate soon: Pelosi
The Democrat-led House impeached Trump last month for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, charges that the president has rejected.
Trump lashes out at Democrats at Louisiana rally
Washington: US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Democrats during a rally in Louisiana, as impeachment testimony from…
Trump impeachment public hearings to begin ‘next week’
Washington, Nov 7 House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff has announced that the panel’s first open hearings as…
US Hindu American Foundation honours activists for Kashmiri Pandit rights
Washington, June 26 The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has honoured three activists for espousing the rights of Kashmiri…
AG to testify at US House panel on Mueller report
Washington, April 9 US Attorney General William Barr is scheduled to testify before the House Appropriations Committee on…
Democrats fail to overturn Trump’s emergency
New York, March 27: As attention turns to issues for next year’s election, the Democratic Party has failed…
Why PM Modi was unable to trace 350 kg of RDX when he can trace 3 kg of beef : Haroon Yusuf
New Delhi, Feb 21 : Lambasting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the massive intelligence failure in connection with…
Trump offers temporary protection for undocumented immigrants to end Shutdown
Washington, Jan 20 : In a bid to end the monthlong partial shutdown of the U.S. government, President…
Trump threatens to close southern border amid govt shutdown
Shutdown could prevent farmers hurt by Trump's trade war from getting their aid
US National Christmas Tree ‘to remain dark’ amid government shutdown
Washington, Dec 24: The US National Christmas Tree is likely to remain dark and closed to the public…
Rebuking Trump, Senators bring resolution to end US role in Yemen
Washington, Nov 29 : The US Senate has issued a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump, easily advancing…
Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court Justice amid mass protests
Washington, Oct 7 : Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice on Saturday night soon…
US VP Pence urges Google to shun China Search project “Dragonfly”
Washington, Oct 5 : Fanning anti-Beijing sentiments, US Vice President Mike Pence has called on Google to end its…
Sundar Pichai to testify before US House in November: Report
Washington, Sep 29: Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Republican lawmakers here on Friday and agreed to testify before the…
Senator John McCain, American ‘maverick’ and political giant, dies at 81
New Delhi, August 25 :John McCain, who endured more than five years as a prisoner of war in…
Trump invites Putin to US amid criticism over Helsinki meet
Washington, July 20 (IANS): The White House has announced that the Russian President has been invited to Washington…
SC vacancy: Trump interviews Indian American judge under consideration
New York, July 3: Indian American federal appeals court judge Amul Thapar has emerged as a “serious” contender for…
President Trump orders creation of ‘Space Force’
Washington, June 19 : US President Donald Trump has ordered the creation of a “Space Force”, saying it…
US in great power competition with Russia and China
Acknowledging that the United States is facing the re-emergence of great power competition among the US, Russia and…
Donald Trump hails ‘new American moment’ in State of Union address
Washington, Jan 31: A bullish US President Donald Trump has proclaimed a “new American moment” as he delivered his…
US shutdown over, new deadline looms
Washington, Jan 23: US President Donald Trump has signed a temporary funding bill ending a nearly three-day government shutdown,…
Women’s March in US on first anniversary of Trump administration
New York, Jan 21: A year after millions of people turned out for the Women’s March and took to…
Thousands protest Washington’s shrinking plan for national monuments
Los Angeles, Dec 3: About 5,000 protesters gathered on Saturday in front of the Utah State Capitol against a…
Trump urges ‘strong and swift’ U.N. action to end Rohingya crisis
UNITED NATIONS/COX‘S BAZAR, Bangladesh – U.S. President Donald Trump is urging the U.N. Security Council to take “strong…
Texas Democrat to file impeachment against President Trump
Democrats in Congress are drafting up articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that the president’s…
Trump asks Comey to drop Flynn probe, White House denies
Washington, May 17, 2017: US President Donald Trump had asked former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey…
Trump calls to axe Obamacare; condemns Kansas killing
Washington, March 1, 2017: US President Donald Trump is delivering his highly-anticipated maiden speech to the Congress today…
Trump picks new national security adviser
Washington, Feb 21 US President Donald Trump has named Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his national security adviser,…
Row erupts as UK Speaker opposes Trump address
London, Feb 7, 2017: House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has got embroiled in a controversy after insisting…
Trump’s White House reserves ‘right to disagree’
Washington, Jan 24, 2017: White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has said that he and his team reserve…
Russia says Putin, Trump to soon talk by phone
Moscow, Jan 21 : Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to speak to US President Donald Trump over phone…
Pence take oath as Vice President of the US
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered Pence the oath of office, minutes before Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the US.
Clintons arrive for Trump inauguration ceremony
Washington, Jan 20 : Donald J. Trump’s Democrat rival for the White House, Hillary Clinton, and her husband and…
Trump sworn in as 45th president
Donald John Trump was sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, taking office on…
Trump promises to ‘work hard’ for the American people
Washington, Jan 20, 2017: Donald Trump pledged unity and promised a change that America has not seen in…
It was a great honour, says Trump on meeting Obama
Washington, Nov 11, 2016: US President-elect Donald Trump said it was a “great honour” to meet President Barack…
Ted Cruz endorses Trump
Washington, Sep 24, 2016: Ted Cruz has endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump for the presidency in a stunning…
‘Climate change can destroy world heritage sites’
New Delhi, Aug 7 : It’s not just the marauding Islamic State which poses a great threat to the…
Pence officially accepts Republican vice president nomination
Indiana Governor Mike Pence formally accepted the Republican Vice Presidential nomination at the 2016 Republican National Convention on…
2nd attack in 14 days: Three US police personnel killed in Baton Rouge, Obama condemns
At least three police personnel were dead and several others were wounded on Sunday in a shooting incident…
Modi announces two yoga awards
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced two yoga awards – one international and another national – to…
PM Modi’s address to US Congress: Full text
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the US Congress on Wednesday – the fifth Indian prime minister to have…
PM Modi is least worried about hearing on human rights in India in US Congress
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing in the US Congress to examine the current state of human rights…
PM Modi’s US state visit all about consolidating ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fourth visit to the US next week at the invitation of President Barack Obama is…
Chandigarh to host PM Modi on International Yoga Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join hundreds of people in Chandigarh on the occasion of International Yoga Day…
PM Modi to address US Congress on June 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to address a joint meeting of the US Congress on Jun…
North Korea video shows nuclear attack on Washington
North Korea released a video showing a nuclear strike on Washington and then threatened South Korea with a…
French President to arrive in Chandigarh on three-day visit to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally receive French President Francois Hollande at Rock Garden in Sector 1 here…