US midterm polls: Record 5 Indian-American lawmakers elected to US House from ruling Democrat Party
The midterm elections in the United States will have a significant impact on the direction of the nation, as well as the fate of the person and the party in power in the White House.
Nov 10, 2022, 11:51 AM IST
Days after quitting Democratic Party, Tulsi Gabbard compares Joe Biden to Hitler
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American to run for the White House, said she was "pretty sure" both Joe Biden and Hitler share a "mindset" of good intentions to justify authoritarian behaviour.
Oct 18, 2022, 18:34 PM IST
‘I can no longer…’: Former US presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard quits Democratic Party
Tulsi Gabbard has also urged her fellow independent-minded Democrats to leave the Democratic Party with her.
Oct 12, 2022, 17:40 PM IST
Joe Biden Cabinet: Democratic President-elect begins nominations for his team
Joe Biden nominated senior members of his economic policy team on Monday, led by former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary.
Dec 03, 2020, 15:09 PM IST
Barak Obama to campaign for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris ahead of US Presidential election
Notably, Barak Obama has endorsed Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris by making online campaigns for them but this would be the first time that he would be campaigning in person.
Oct 17, 2020, 10:14 AM IST
Kamala Harris promises jobs, fight climate change and affordable care act as part of Joe Biden administration
Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current US government.
Aug 13, 2020, 20:46 PM IST
President Donald Trump suggests delay in US Presidential election 2020
President Trump’s tweet came minutes after the Commerce Department reported the economy shrank at a record 32.9% pace in the second quarter.
Jul 30, 2020, 19:15 PM IST
Italy's 5-Star Movement, opposition Democratic Party agree to form coalition government led by Giuseppe Conte
The prospect of a new administration led by Conte, an academic who is considered close to the 5-Star, has buoyed markets, which are betting that Italy will get a fiscally prudent government that will avoid confrontation with Europe.
Aug 29, 2019, 08:25 AM IST
US Democratic candidates warned against using Huawei devices amid spying fears
US lawmakers and the Trump administration have pressured US companies to not sell Huawei or ZTE products, saying they potentially could be used to spy on Americans.
Aug 04, 2018, 10:56 AM IST
Donald Trump faults Barack Obama for US response to Russian hacking
President Donald Trump today scolded the Obama administration for not responding aggressively enough to Russian hacking of Democratic targets in the 2016 US election - cyberattacks underpinning the indictment of 12 Russian military intelligence officers.
Jul 14, 2018, 23:43 PM IST
Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism
Silvio Berlusconi is set to play a leading role as voter turnout heads towards a new low in Italy.
Mar 04, 2018, 22:02 PM IST
Donald Trump takes first concrete step towards 2020 re-election, names Brad Parscale as campaign chief
That he was going to attempt to return to the White House is no surprise. But Parscale's appointment as campaign chief indicates how heavily the campaign will rely on social media.
Feb 28, 2018, 07:12 AM IST
US House quells Democrat's bid to impeach Donald Trump
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly quelled a congressman's resolution to impeach President Donald Trump as many Democratic Party leaders questioned its timing and termed the move as "premature".
Dec 07, 2017, 11:05 AM IST
Biden for President in 2020? 'Not sure' says the former Vice-President
Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he's looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House.
Nov 13, 2017, 08:35 AM IST
Hillary Clinton warns Britain on potential trade deal with Donald Trump
Former U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton cautioned Britain on Sunday over its push to secure a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump after it leaves the European Union.
Oct 15, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Japan's Shinzo Abe poised to call snap election
Voters in the world`s third-largest economy could go to the polls as soon as October 22, more than a year earlier than expected, as Abe seeks to take advantage of a political opposition in disarray.
Sep 25, 2017, 08:00 AM IST
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe mulling snap election as early as October: Media
No general election need be held until late 2018, and calling a snap poll could spark criticism that he was creating a political vacuum amid rising regional security tensions.
Sep 17, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
Indian-American gets leadership position in Democratic party's task force on economy
This is unified effort from the House Democratic Caucus to craft a legislative agenda that will benefit hardworking Americans and middle-class families, a statement has said.
Sep 14, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
Japan's main opposition party chief steps down
The Japan-born Renho apologised at the time, but issues surrounding her former Taiwan status deriving from her father's origins on the island, a former Japanese colony, refused to go away.
Jul 27, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Mongolia changes presidential runoff date to July 7
The three candidates in Monday's first-round poll fell well short of the absolute majority needed to secure the presidency, extending the drama of an election marked by corruption scandals.
Jun 29, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
