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Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have both won the most states in the biggest day of the race for the US presidential nomination.

Trump threatens to continue with govt shutdown for years

Trump threatens to continue with govt shutdown for years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Trump said he may call a national emergency to build a border wall which, he argues, is essential to stop the illegal immigrants from entering the United States.

Bobby Jindal targets Trump, Nikki Haley backs Ted Cruz

Bobby Jindal targets Trump, Nikki Haley backs Ted Cruz

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The emergence of real estate tycoon Donald Trump as Republican presidential nominee sounded the death-knell for the party establishment, Indian-American former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said.

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Asserting that the Articles of Impeachment introduced by the House Judiciary Committee are not recognisable under any standard of constitutional theory, interpretation or jurisprudence, Trump said they include no crimes, no misdemeanours and no offenses whatsoever.

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

America doesn't feel 'great' to millions of Americans: Trump

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

"Our country does not feel 'great already' to the millions of wonderful people living in poverty, violence and despair," Trump said after Obama's address.

BJP asks members to not use party's name in US prez poll

BJP asks members to not use party's name in US prez poll

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

India and the US have "deep strategic relations" which have bipartisan support in the US and enjoys "overwhelming public support" in India.

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Most of the 400,000 Pentagon staff sent home amid the US government shutdown have been ordered to return to work even as the deadlock over the federal budget between Republicans and Democrats entered its sixth day on Sunday.

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Harmeet Dhillon, vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, delivered the Sikh prayer on the national stage in Punjabi and then translated it into English.

Romney's 5-point plan to take US on a new course

Romney's 5-point plan to take US on a new course

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra, who is covering the US presidential elections, was at the Republican rally in Tampa, Florida where Mitt Romney resumed his poll campaign after a two-day break owing to superstorm Sandy

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There will be very strong interest in cooperating with India under any future American administration, but on the margins India will need to be careful not to tip its hand regarding the election.'

Biden vows to rejoin Paris Agreement day after US exit

Biden vows to rejoin Paris Agreement day after US exit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has pledged that his administration would rejoin the historic Paris Agreement on climate change.

Big wins for Trump, Clinton in northeast primaries

Big wins for Trump, Clinton in northeast primaries

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Trump's victories came in Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, while Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton won in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

More than two dozen Indian-Americans are in electoral fray for the crucial US elections, but all eyes would be on three young leaders -- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna, who have made a mark in the country's politics.

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Sunday suffered a double blow as he lost badly to rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio in polls in the US capital and Wyoming, an indication that the fight for securing the party's nomination was hotting up.

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president will become the 46th president of the United States, CNN reported, after a victory in Pennsylvania, the state where he was born put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

"We're going to be signing an executive order in a little while... We've got to be keeping families together," Trump said, as he met lawmakers on the issue.

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

While Trump supporters celebrated the win with late night parties, deafening silence prevailed in Hillary Clinton camp.

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Referring to COVID-19, she said her husband's administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment and vaccine available to everyone.

US: Nancy Pelosi re-elected speaker

US: Nancy Pelosi re-elected speaker

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Nancy Pelosi, who scripted history by becoming the first female speaker of the US House of Representatives, was re-elected to the post, easily trouncing her Republican rival.

Kamala Harris hit by the return of 'birther movement'

Kamala Harris hit by the return of 'birther movement'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The conspiracy theory about Harris started following a Newsweek Op-Ed by Dr John Eastman, who ran in the Republican primary to be California's attorney general in 2010. Trump did not give his opinion on it but acknowledged that he has heard about such claims circulating on social media that Harris is not eligible to be the president of the United States.

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Within a few hours of Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA, entirely reasonable people were speculating as to how the CBI or ED could be used against him or his party, notes Mihir S Sharma.

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Democrats have coalesced around Clinton's candidacy and has led with endorsements from President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and others.

82% of US voters are disgusted by state of politics, reveals poll

82% of US voters are disgusted by state of politics, reveals poll

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

An overwhelming majority of voters believe that neither Republican nominee Donald Trump nor Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton will be able to unite the country after the elections.

'How can loose cannon like Trump run our country'

'How can loose cannon like Trump run our country'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Launching a frontal attack on Donald Trump, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has dubbed the Republican presumptive nominee as a "loose cannon" on which the country cannot take a risk.

'Have a winning temperament': Best one-liners from US Presidential debate

'Have a winning temperament': Best one-liners from US Presidential debate

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here are some of the most unforgettable lines from the first presidential debate.

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The US maintained normal diplomatic relations with the government in Taiwan until 1979, when then-President Jimmy Carter abruptly cut off formal ties with Taipei and recognised the Communist regime in Beijing.

White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Texas Senator Ted Cruz handed a shock defeat to controversial presidential contender Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses while in the Democratic camp both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders claimed victories as the race for the White House began on Tuesday.

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the US.

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

Obama may accept deal offering legal status to 11 mn immigrants

Obama may accept deal offering legal status to 11 mn immigrants

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

In a major shift, US President Barack Obama has signalled a potential compromise on the contentious issue of immigration reform that could provide a path to citizenship to 11 million people, including some 2,40,000 Indians, already in America illegally.

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

Kerala-born Peter Jacob loses bid for US Congress

Kerala-born Peter Jacob loses bid for US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The 30-year-old Democrat ran a spirited race in the 7th Congressional District in New Jersey, which is a Republican bastion.

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Allen was ahead by 16 points in July and the Democrats did not even consider Webb a viable challenger, until Allen called an Indian-American, Shekar Sidarth, a volunteer in the Webb campaign, a 'macaca', considered a racial slur.

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The US president had in past expressed dismay with the $2.3 trillion package that Congress passed Monday, which includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and $1.4 trillion to fund the government until October, conflating the two bills and saying the spending goals were misguided.

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Biden alleged that Trump has used everything as a "dog whistle" to try to generate racist hatred and division.

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election, made the comment while Obama was in Orlando visiting with the families of those killed in Sunday's attack.

Senate okays Indian-American Neomi Rao for federal judgeship

Senate okays Indian-American Neomi Rao for federal judgeship

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

She will replace controversial Brett Kavanaugh who endured a bitter confirmation battle last year after President Donald Trump named him to the US Supreme Court.

House panel finds 'no evidence' of Trump colluding with Russia during polls

House panel finds 'no evidence' of Trump colluding with Russia during polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

However, they conceded that Moscow did interfere in the election, but rejected the conclusion of US intelligence agencies that it had aimed to help Trump win the election.

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton has ended her Democratic presidential primary campaign on a winning note as she defeated her party rival Senator Bernie Sanders in the US capital, setting the stage for a fierce showdown with Republican opponent Donald Trump in November.

Biden won't soften stance on China: Report

Biden won't soften stance on China: Report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joe Biden administration is likely to be as tough as President Donald Trump's on the several contentious issues between Washington and Beijing such as the South China Sea, South China Morning Post reported citing experts.