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Four years in, Donald Trump has plenty of unfinished business
Trump pushed through the most significant overhaul of the U.S. tax system since President Ronald Reagan. Trump, as he said he would, tilted the Supreme Court further to the right with confirmation of two conservative justices and likely a third, Amy Coney Barrett, in the coming days.
Back at White House, Trump removes mask and salutes
United States President Donald Trump leaves hospital, exhorts nation don't fear virus
Trump plans to accept Republican presidential nomination at White House
Trump's intent to give the speech at the White House triggered criticism from the Democrats, who said it would be both illegal and unethical for the President to do so.
Republicans to Trump: You can’t delay 2020 election
US states want to make mail-in voting easier because of public health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump administration drops visa ban for online only students
Foreigners make up over 75 per cent of graduate students in electrical, computer, petroleum and industrial engineering fields, according to Inside Higher Ed.
John Bolton: Judge rejects Trump bid to ban ex-adviser’s book
In the memoir Mr Bolton paints an unflattering picture of a president whose decision-making was dominated by a desire to be re-elected in November.
George Floyd death: Gen Mark Milley sorry for joining Trump walk to church
Gen Milley said: "The protests that have ensued not only speak to his killing but also to centuries of injustice toward African Americans."
US House passes $484bn coronavirus relief bill to fund small businesses and hospitals
Washington, April 24 : The US House of Representatives passed a US $484 billion relief package to boost…
Trump admin ‘passing buck’ on reopening amid pandemic, says New York governor
NEW YORK, April 18 : New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday he needed federal government help…
Coronavirus has passed the peak in US: Trump
The president said 3.3m COVID-19 tests had been conducted and antibody tests would soon be available.
Sanders drops out of Democrats’ presidential nomination race
Sanders dropping out of the race would make this easier removing one of the possible challenges.
Trump extends US ‘social distancing’ guidelines to April 30
President Donald Trump on Sunday extended the national social distancing guidelines to April 30 after suggesting that the…
Trump proposes sending cash aid directly to individual Americans
New York, March 18 US President Donald Trump has unveiled an unprecedented plan to send cash aid directly…
US senators hear closing arguments of Trump impeachment trial
Washington, Feb 4 : US senators are hearing closing arguments by House managers and President Donald Trump’s defence…
McConnell proposes resolution for Trump impeachment trial
Washington, Jan 21 US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has proposed a draft resolution on schedules of the…
Mourners gather in Baghdad for Soleimani’s funeral procession
Soleimani's body will arrive in Iran on Saturday evening where authorities have declared three days of mourning.
Round 2 of Trump impeachment launched in Judicial Committee
New York, Dec 4 US House of Representatives Judicial Committee Chair Jerry Nadler launched Round 2 of the…
Impeachment peril engulfs Trump’s White House, historians say ‘worse than Watergate’
Does the House have enough evidence to impeach Trump? What does this moment mean in the wide arc of Americas history? Is this what impeachment was made for?
New US envoy to United Nations takes up post
The new US ambassador to the UN also spoke of her "extraordinary gratitude for the bold leadership" of Trump.
Harris apologises after ‘laughing’ at remark on Trump
San Francisco, Sep 8 California Senator Kamala Harris has apologised following criticism that the Democrat presidential candidate laughed…
Trump warns China that getting trade deal will be harder
The measure was enacted at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said.
Hyperbole for diplomacy – Column: Spy’s Eye
President Donald Trump has completely demolished the universally practised mantra that diplomacy was the art of understatement which…
Trump can use military funds for border wall: US Supreme Court
Washington, July 27 The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to use $2.5…
Pakistani PM Imran Khan embarks on 3-day visit to US
Islamabad, July 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday embarked on a three-day visit to the…
Billionaire liberal activist Tom Steyer announces presidential bid
Washington, July 10 (IANS) Billionaire Tom Steyer, who has led a national campaign to impeach President Donald Trump…
Trump’s UN ambassador pick withdraws from consideration
Washington, Feb 17: Heather Nauert, the incumbent spokeswoman for the US State Department and also President Donald Trump’s…
Trump takes aim at Indian duty on US whiskey, Harley-Davidson
New York, Jan 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump has taken aim at the 150 per cent customs duty…
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 won’t fire Fed chair Powell : Mnuchin
Washington, Dec 23 : US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reassured financial markets that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell…
US cancels $1.66 billion security assistance to Pakistan
The United States has suspended $1.66 billion security aid to Pakistan following President Donald Trump’s directive, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.…
US President Trump threatens to pull out of WTO
President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the US from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) if the body…
No talks with US under coercion, says Iran
Tehran, Aug 5 : Iran is not willing to sit down for negotiations under pressures, in particular with…
Navarro apologizes for saying Trudeau has a ‘Special Place in Hell’
Washington, June 13 :Peter Navarro, a White House trade adviser, has apologised after saying “there’s a special place…
Kim Kardashian at the White House with President Trump
Washington, June 9 : Kim Kardashian’s meeting with US President Donald Trump led to a mixed bag of…
G7 leaders may reach agreements without US: Macron warns Trump
Quebec, June 8 : French President Emmanuel Macron has warned President Donald Trump that the G7 Summit could…
US police prepare for protests if Trump fires Mueller
New York, April 20: Police in the US city of Pittsburgh are preparing for rioting should President Donald Trump…
Kim’s diplomacy indicates China’s Xi playing central role in nuclear deal
Thereafter, Kim II courted Bill Clinton and then met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. In 2002, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi paid him a visit in Pyongyang.
Trump to talk to DPRK leader himself : Tillerson
Washington, March 9: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday said President Donald Trump made the decision…
Donald Trump should resign, says Kamala Harris
Washington, Dec 15: Kamala Harris, first Indian-American to serve in the US Senate, has joined a growing group of…
56% Americans say Trump ‘tearing the nation apart’
Washington, Aug 31: In a shocking revelation, fifty six per cent of Americans have stated that they believed President…
US not ready for comprehensive immigration reform, says Trump
Washington, July 14 : President Donald Trump told reporters aboard the Air Force One that the conditions are not…
Trump slams critics, media at Coast Guard Academy
Washington, May 18 : President Donald Trump slammed his critics and the “Washington media” while delivering a speech at…