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Trump ally murder: Why Kash Patel is under fire

Trump ally murder: Why Kash Patel is under fire

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel is set to face congressional scrutiny over his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, after early missteps including a false social media post claiming that 'the subject' in the killing was in custody, Al Jazeera reported.

What Harris, Trump Did After Debate

What Harris, Trump Did After Debate

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

What Democratic presidential nominee and USA Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald J Trump did in Philadelphia after their debate ended...

Trump Appears With Bandaged Ear At Republican Convention

Trump Appears With Bandaged Ear At Republican Convention

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday, July 15, 2024.

$282 Billion Indian IT Industry In US Right Wing's Cross Hairs

$282 Billion Indian IT Industry In US Right Wing's Cross Hairs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The US remains the largest market for IT outsourcing, and for Indian giants TCS, Infosys and Wipro, it contributes around 40 per cent of their top line.

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the nomination of Neera Tanden as the director of Office of Management and Budget, describing her as the most appropriate candidate to hold the position.

Remark against Indian-American costs Senator award

Remark against Indian-American costs Senator award

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Description of an Indian-American political volunteer as a 'macaca', a genus of monkey, by a Republican Senator has cost the lawmaker an award following protests.

Trump claims 5 jets shot down during India-Pak conflict, gives no details

Trump claims 5 jets shot down during India-Pak conflict, gives no details

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed that "five jets were shot down" during the conflict between India and Pakistan in May and repeated his assertion that the fighting ended following his intervention. India has maintained that the two sides halted their military actions following direct talks between their militaries without any mediation by the US.

US midterm elections: Republicans win control of Senate; Democrats suffer massive setback

US midterm elections: Republicans win control of Senate; Democrats suffer massive setback

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

In a debacle for Barack Obama and the Democratic Party, Republicans today gained control of the United States Senate and increased its majority in the House of Representatives in a sweeping midterm election win that could complicate the President's final two years in office.

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Led by Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, a battery of his party colleagues from the House of Representatives alleged that Trump incited his supporters for violence on January 6 as they stormed the Capitol Hill wherein Congressmen and Senators were performing their constitutional duty of counting and certification of the November 3rd presidential election results.

Trump signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law

Trump signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Trump signed the bill during a military family picnic at the White House on US Independence Day. The administration had aimed to have the legislation finalised by July 4.

Pak to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after India clash truce

Pak to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after India clash truce

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The post further read that "at a moment of heightened regional turbulence", President Trump "demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi," Dawn reported.

'Will cross that...: Jaishankar on US' 500% tariff threat for Russia ties

'Will cross that...: Jaishankar on US' 500% tariff threat for Russia ties

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

After the war erupted between Russia and Ukraine, the US and Western nations imposed sanctions on Moscow. However, India has continued to purchase Russian oil.

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India -- he represents both a challenge and an opportunity, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Elon knew very well...: Trump hits out at Musk over EV mandate

Elon knew very well...: Trump hits out at Musk over EV mandate

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his opposition to electric vehicle (EV) mandates, criticising government subsidies for Tesla CEO Elon Musk and questioning the broader push for EV adoption in the United States.

Democrat Warnock becomes Georgia's 1st Black senator

Democrat Warnock becomes Georgia's 1st Black senator

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Multiple news outlets on Wednesday morning projected Warnock, a senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, winner against Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia Senate runoff.

What Democrats Can Learn From Zohran Mamdani

What Democrats Can Learn From Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

His victory means that his party will have to learn from him, because after the rise of Donald Trump, the Democrats have been in disarray. They have had no real answer to the Trump phenomenon and Zohran, with his emphatic and clear policies aimed at working class Americans offers them a national path for a return, asserts Aakar Patel.

Birthright citizenship meant for children of slaves: Trump

Birthright citizenship meant for children of slaves: Trump

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

President Donald Trump has said that birthright citizenship was primarily intended for the children of slaves and not for the whole world to "come in and pile" into the US. Trump issued an executive order against birthright citizenship on his first day in office, which was struck down by a federal court in Seattle the next day. Trump has said that he would appeal against it and is confident that the Supreme Court will rule in his favor. A group of Republican Senators introduced a bill in the US Senate to restrict birthright citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants and non-immigrants on temporary visas. They argue that birthright citizenship is a major pull factor for illegal immigration and a weakness for national security.

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In a narrow 218-214 vote, the United States House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's massive $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill -- his signature second-term policy package -- just ahead of the July 4 deadline.

Now poisoned letter sent to US senator

Now poisoned letter sent to US senator

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A day after twin bomb blasts rocked Boston, a senior Republican senator received a poison-laced letter, source of which is being investigated.

'Comments' could cost Republicans valuable votes

'Comments' could cost Republicans valuable votes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

This summer, Bush spoke at the convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for the first time in his presidency. The crowd cheered when he said many blacks do not trust Republicans.

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A powerful senatorial committee on Wednesday is set to consider a bipartisan resolution to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control.

US Senator backs nuclear deal

US Senator backs nuclear deal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.

US senate confirms Brennan as CIA director

US senate confirms Brennan as CIA director

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The US senate has confirmed John Brennan as the next director of Central Intelligence Agency.

McCain backs Romney for Republican Prez nomination

McCain backs Romney for Republican Prez nomination

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

"The time has arrived for Republicans to choose a presidential nominee; a new standard bearer who has the ability and determination to defeat President (Barack) Obama and the strongest commitment to returning America to prosperity and defending our interests and values overseas," McCain said.

McCain backs Romney as Republican prez nomination

McCain backs Romney as Republican prez nomination

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Top Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday endorsed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in his race to seek party's presidential nomination for the November 2012 elections.

Republicans retain majority in House, Democrats in Senate

Republicans retain majority in House, Democrats in Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Democrats narrowly won majority in the United States Senate while Republicans retained the control of the House of Representatives, leaving newly-elected President Barack Obama to deal with a divided Congress once again.

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

'They shot down 5 planes': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Trump, who has repeatedly said that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan through trade, last Friday said for the first time that "five jets were shot down" during the fighting.

Republicans snatch Obama's old Senate seat

Republicans snatch Obama's old Senate seat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Republican Mark Kirk defeated Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias in one of the nation's ugliest and most closely watched Senate races.

Senate panel opposes Bush's Iraq plan

Senate panel opposes Bush's Iraq plan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

The committee adopted the measure by 12-9 vote with one Republican, Senator Chuck Hagel, breaking ranks to join the 11 Democrats on the panel in approving the resolution.

Comatose US Senate India Caucus gets new life

Comatose US Senate India Caucus gets new life

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

US Senators Christopher Dodd, Connecticut Democrat and John Cornyn, Texas Republican have launched an attempt to revive the largely comatose US Senate India Caucus.

Garcetti qualified to serve as envoy to India: White House

Garcetti qualified to serve as envoy to India: White House

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The White House on Wednesday stood behind Eric Garcetti asserting he is qualified to serve as United States Ambassador to India, even as a Congressional committee vote on his nomination was postponed till March 8 after a Republican Senator placed a hold on his nomination.

Trump posts 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with Modi

Trump posts 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with Modi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a news conference on reciprocal tariffs will be made later on Thursday.

Senators seek H-1B hiring ban

Senators seek H-1B hiring ban

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

In what could be a cause of worry for Indian IT professionals, two US Senators have introduced amendments to the economic stimulus bill, which if passed would prevent US companies receiving the federal bailout money, from hiring H-1B visa holders.

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The first lady met 'members of Congress on a bill could speed the removal of intimate imagery posted online without an individual's consent, or revenge porn,' Associated Press reported.

Pak military actions lead to American deaths, say senators

Pak military actions lead to American deaths, say senators

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Two key United States senators on Tuesday said that America must "fully review" ties with Pakistan and weigh possible cuts or new restrictions on military and economic aid as "certain actions" of the Pakistan military were leading to American military casualties in Afghanistan.

US senator denied from moving vote on Pak aid cutoff bill

US senator denied from moving vote on Pak aid cutoff bill

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The majority Democratic leadership in the United States Senate prevented a key Republican Senator from moving a vote on his amendment that if passed would have cut off all US aid to Pakistan till release of the imprisoned physician who helped the Central Intelligence Agency trace Osama bin Laden.

US Senate rejects full Obamacare repeal without replacement

US Senate rejects full Obamacare repeal without replacement

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The bill which would have given a two-year window to bring a replacement of Obamacare was defeated by 55-45 votes on Wednesday in the Republican-majority Senate.