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Mike Johnson Re-Elected as US House Speaker
A group of hardline Republicans gathered in the rear of the House chamber during a contentious roll call on the first day of the new Congress, one by one refusing to vote or selecting another lawmaker.
Six Indian Americans Sworn in as Members of the US House of Representatives
When I was first sworn in twelve years ago, I was the sole Indian American Member of Congress and only the third in US history.
NSA Sullivan to Visit India to Finalize Key Ongoing Initiatives: White House
Sullivan, 48, would also be delivering a major India-centric foreign policy speech at IIT, New Delhi during his last trip to India before leaving office when President Joe Bident appointed him as the youngest national security advisor on January 20, 2021.
US Under Siege: Mass Shooting at NY Nightclub Injures 11 in 24 Hours
The shooting is one in a series of attacks within the last 24 hours in the US. As details unfold regarding the third attack within 24 hours, there are no confirmed updates so far.
New Gun Laws Take Effect Across Several US States Starting Jan 1
Those include requiring schools to implement safety programs and plans and establishing an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which has deadlines in the coming years. Some of those laws go into effect on January 1, Xinhua news agency reported.
Report Highlights Crucial Role of H-1B Visas for California Tech Giants
Fewer still may have a stronger motive to curry Trump's favor than Silicon Valley: the fate of the H-1B visa program that permits foreign-born computer scientists, engineers and other highly skilled workers to migrate to the United States hangs in the balance, noted a report on Tuesday.
Hamas Commander Behind Oct 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz Attack Eliminated by IDF
According to the IDF, Sabah had led the attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre.
US Announces $5.9 Billion in Military and Budget Aid to Ukraine
Biden says the military assistance includes $1.25 billion in so-called Presidential Drawdown Authority, which means pulling weapons and ammunition from the US stockpile, and that final $1.22 billion from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. The help includes air defence, artillery, and "other critical weapons systems," he says.
US Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Trump in Sexual Abuse Case
The verdict, reached after a nine-day civil trial in New York last year, found Trump guilty of sexually abusing Carroll in a Manhattan department store in 1996. The jury awarded Carroll $2 million for the abuse and an additional $3 million for defamation after Trump publicly denied her claims.
Quad Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief on 20th Anniversary
Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
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