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Democrats launch probe of Donald Trump's firing of state department watchdog

Democrats in Congress on Saturday launched an investigation into President Donald Trump`s move to oust the State Department`s internal watchdog, accusing the president of escalating his fight against any oversight of his administration.

May 17, 2020, 07:33 AM IST

Delay in Iowa caucus results spark Democrat frustration; US President Donald Trump gloats

There was still no winner on Tuesday morning from Monday`s Iowa caucuses voting, with officials blaming "inconsistencies" related to a new mobile app used for vote counting in the state that traditionally kicks off a US presidential election year.

Feb 04, 2020, 22:27 PM IST

What does it take to impeach Donald Trump? Democrats start weighing evidence

After more than two months of investigation, the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to examine whether Donald Trump`s alleged misdeeds in his dealings with Ukraine qualify as the "high crimes and misdemeanors" punishable by impeachment under the US Constitution.

Dec 04, 2019, 19:29 PM IST

Majority of US House of Representatives votes to condemn Trump's 'racist' attack on Congresswomen

The passing of the resolution condemning the verbal attack is symbolic and will have no force of law.

Jul 17, 2019, 06:27 AM IST

Go back to your country and fix it: Donald Trump under fire for 'racist' remark

Donald Trump directed his anger against certain American-born Democratic congresswomen who trace their roots outside of the United States.

Jul 15, 2019, 12:06 PM IST

Biden apologizes for touting past work with segregationist US senators

Joe Biden, who served as vice president under the first black U.S. president Barack Obama, had until now pointedly resisted apologizing for the remarks he made on June 18 that had drawn criticism from Democratic rivals

Jul 07, 2019, 10:03 AM IST

Former Trump aide Hope Hicks frustrates Democrats with limited testimony

Hicks also was directed not to answer questions about material she already told Special Counsel Robert Mueller and possible obstruction by Trump, the lawmakers said.

Jun 19, 2019, 23:03 PM IST

US President Trump gave green signal to Russian election meddling, says Democrats

Democratic lawmakers accused President Donald Trump on Thursday of giving Russia the green light to interfere in the 2020 US presidential race, while a top Republican ally said Trump was wrong to say he would accept political dirt from foreign sources.

Jun 14, 2019, 06:43 AM IST

Protestor grabs Indian-origin US presidential candidate's Kamala Harris' microphone on stage

While taking the microphone, the protester, identified as 24-year-old animal rights activist Aidan Cook, said he wanted Harris' attention for a "much bigger idea" than the gender gap she had been speaking about.

Jun 02, 2019, 16:27 PM IST

Breaking bad? Donald Trump warns against drug cartels across border with Mexico

In yet another attempt to make a case for funds for a wall on the border with Mexico, Donald Trump says drug cartels in the neighbouring country are pumping in narcotics into the United States.

Apr 30, 2019, 07:58 AM IST

US Democrats question Mar-a-Lago security after Chinese intruder

Congressional Democrats raised questions on Wednesday about security at President Donald Trump`s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after a Chinese woman carrying electronic devices bluffed her way through security checks last weekend.

Apr 04, 2019, 06:21 AM IST

Donald Trump supporter attacks BBC cameraman at Texas rally

Sporting a "Make America Great Again" cap, the man shoved and swore at the BBC`s Ron Skeans and other news crews before being pulled away at the rally at El Paso.

Feb 12, 2019, 15:00 PM IST

Donald Trump's re-election campaign began 2019 with $19 million in cash

Donald Trump is likely to far outpace the fundraising by Democrats who are just beginning to build campaigns.

Feb 01, 2019, 06:53 AM IST

Proud to be first Hindu-American to run for US president: Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard had, on January 11, announced that she would be running for the White House in 2020.

Jan 28, 2019, 08:00 AM IST

US President Donald Trump urges Democrats to visit White House for talks to end government shutdown

"I am in the White House waiting for you!" Trump told the Democrats through his Twitter account and threatened that the shutdown could continue for a long time if there is no agreement.

Jan 12, 2019, 22:35 PM IST

Trump concerned about being impeached, sees it as ''real possibility''

But Trump isn`t certain it would happen, the source said on Monday night.

Dec 11, 2018, 10:45 AM IST

US midterm polls Live Updates: Democrats take lower house, Republicans retain Senate

Here are the live updates of US Midterm poll results:

Nov 07, 2018, 09:21 AM IST

Control of Congress, verdict on Trump at stake as US votes in mid-term elections

All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives, 35 US Senate seats and 36 governorships are up for grabs.

Nov 06, 2018, 16:59 PM IST

Over 20 million cast early votes in US midterms polls

More than 20 million people across the US have already cast their ballots for the crucial midterm elections slated to be held on Tuesday.

Nov 05, 2018, 10:51 AM IST

Barack Obama rips Donald Trump in no-holds-barred verbal onslaught

"What we have not seen before in our public life is politicians just blatantly, repeatedly, baldly, shamelessly, lying. Just making stuff up."

Oct 27, 2018, 09:18 AM IST