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US President Donald Trump signed into law a new batch of sanctions on Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Trump calls Hurricane Irma 'some big monster', wishes to visit Florida...

Trump has offered the full resources of the federal government to Florida and the affected states.

11 Sept 2017 4:46 PM IST

The printing is overseen by the Sergeant at Arms of the US House of Representatives, whose office on Monday acknowledged the mistake. (Photo: Twitter | @RepRaulGrijalva)

Typo leaves Trump red-faced: Tickets invite attendees to 'State of the...

Tickets for the prime-time speech went out on Monday and it was apparently the first time anyone picked up a glaring...

30 Jan 2018 4:46 PM IST

Pew said from fiscal 2010 to 2014, about 36 per cent of employment-related Green cards more than 222,000 were granted to H-1B visa holders. (Photo: AFP)

Indian techies hopeful: Bill to up Green Card grant tabled in US House

The bill seeks to increase the allotment of Green Cards from the current 1,20,000 to 1,75,000 per annum.

11 Jan 2018 2:15 PM IST

I have fought to strengthen the special US-India relationship, which is why Im deeply concerned. Detaining people without charge, severely limiting communications, & blocking neutral third-parties from visiting the region is harmful to our close, critical bilateral relationship, Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tweeted. (Photo: ANI)

Bill introduced in US House of Representatives urges India to end...

It notes that the people across the US maintain ties with family and friends in J&K.

8 Dec 2019 10:53 AM IST

A woman holds up a bible and an American flag on November 3, 2020 in Washington, DC. After a record-breaking early voting turnout, Americans head to the polls on the last day to cast their vote for incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

US Presidential Election 2020 updates: Patience's the buzzword as...

Will Biden be no. 46 or will Trump once again take oath on January 20?

4 Nov 2020 5:54 AM IST

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, R-Ga., in his office on Capitol Hill, in Washington.(File Image: AP)

Indian-Americans pay tribute to late civil rights leader John Lewis

US Rep John Lewis was instrumental in the introduction and passage of several legislations related to India and Mahatma...

20 July 2020 1:33 PM IST

Newly elected US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference after his election at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on October 25, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP)

AA Edit | At last, US House gets a Speaker

It is being said that the arch Conservative Johnson made it as he had lesser enemies within the Republican Party

27 Oct 2023 12:02 AM IST

Former US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) arrives at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2023. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

AA Edit | Speaker ousted, US House chaos

Temporary Speaker Patrick McHenry will oversee voting on a replacement for McCarthy, a significant task as the US heads...

6 Oct 2023 12:05 AM IST

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Shikha Mukerjee | Insurrection in America: How tail wagged the dog!

Over 150 years ago, the House of Representatives had voted 133 times to elect Nathaniel Banks as Speaker in 1856.

12 Jan 2023 12:02 AM IST

The saving grace is the White House remains the preeminent centre of political power with a capacity to govern. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Speaker battle leaves US bruised

The path ahead is filled with uncertainty in a highly polarised United States.

9 Jan 2023 12:57 AM IST

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, is pursued by reporters as he walks through a basement corridor on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

With Trump's healthcare bill dead, US Republicans turn to taxes

Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said that tax reform in many ways was 'a lot simpler' than healthcare reform.

25 March 2017 12:57 PM IST

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker (Photo: AFP)

EU raises 'concerns' over US sanctions vote against Russia

The legislation is aimed at punishing the Kremlin for meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, and Russia's...

26 July 2017 5:12 PM IST