President Donald Trump

Sessions to face questions on Russia, James Comey in high-stakes US Senate hearing

Russia has denied interfering in the US election.

Jun 13, 2017, 17:28 PM IST

Saudi Arabia and allies hail Donald Trump's warning to Qatar

Qatar`s neighbours have given its citizens 14 days to leave, banned Qatari flights from their airspace and closed its only land border.

Jun 10, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

Trump poised to announce decision on global climate deal

Trump said on Twitter on Wednesday night he would make the announcement at 3 p.m.

Jun 01, 2017, 23:19 PM IST

White House reiterates Trump's support for strong US-Israel

In a tweet, Michael C. Short, senior assistant to White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, said, "...the question is not if that move happens, but only when.

Jun 01, 2017, 20:52 PM IST

Trump eyes White House overhaul, outside lawyers and PR team

Expanding teams of lawyers and experienced public relations hands are being recruited to deal with the drumbeat of new revelations about Moscow's interference and possible improper dealings with the Trump campaign and associates.

May 28, 2017, 22:39 PM IST

G7 deadlocks on climate after US declines to confirm Paris deal

The dramatic announcement came as a summit of G7 leaders in Sicily wrapped up in deadlock on the issue, with US partners voicing frustration at the president`s failure to commit to the deal aimed at stemming global warming.

May 27, 2017, 23:15 PM IST

White House adviser Jared Kushner under FBI scanner in Russian probe

Currently, there are no allegations that Kushner committed any wrongdoing but investigators believe that he will be able to assist the FBI in probe by providing information.

May 26, 2017, 18:11 PM IST

German consumer confidence up for second month

German consumers remain in an upbeat mood for a second month in a row, dismissing risks on the horizon in view of a humming economy, said a closely-watched survey Wednesday.

May 24, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Trump lands in Tel Aviv for his tour's second stop

During his visit, discussions will be held on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, regional security issues and reaffirmation the US' commitment to its alliance with Israel.

May 22, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

GE signs USD 15 bn of Saudi deals, MoUs during Trump visit

The Boston-headquartered firm said the agreements were inked in the presence of King Salman and Trump, who has chosen Saudi Arabia for his first foreign trip since taking office in January.

May 20, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

Blame cyberattack on hackers, not spy agencies, White House

Cybersecurity experts say the unknown hackers used a hole in Microsoft software that was discovered by the National Security Agency. The hole was exposed when NSA documents were leaked online.

May 16, 2017, 21:56 PM IST

Hero dog takes bullet meant for police officer in US

Phillip Oshea was accused of a shooting and robbery on Friday in Jupiter, Florida. Later that day, deputies came to apprehend him, and he fired shots at them, Fox 13 News reported.

May 14, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Trump pledges to move quickly to nominate new FBI chief

Trump told reporters he might even be able to make his decision on who should succeed James Comey to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation before he departs on his first foreign trip late next week.

May 14, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Trump warns sacked FBI chief not to `leak` conversations

"James Comey better hope that there are no `tapes` of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" Trump tweeted.

May 12, 2017, 21:54 PM IST

Trump to launch panel to investigate voter fraud

Vice President Mike Pence and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will lead the commission, which will look at allegations of improper voting and fraudulent voter registration, an official said.

May 12, 2017, 00:03 AM IST

Ex-Obama administration officials to testify in Trump-Russia probe

James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence under Obama, and Sally Yates, who was Deputy Attorney General, will testify to the Senate subcommittee.

May 08, 2017, 21:30 PM IST

Trump faces major test as vote looms on US healthcare bill

House Republican leaders have expressed confidence the bill would pass and several party moderates who previously objected to the measure got behind it on Wednesday, giving it new momentum.

May 04, 2017, 19:10 PM IST

Trump's UN envoy often off-message, seems in his good graces

In some ways, Haley has been ahead of the curve.

Apr 30, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

Environmental protesters return to Washington as Trump passes milestone

Thousands of people gathered for the afternoon march from the lawn of the US Capitol to the White House, an event that coincides with the completion of Trump's first 100 days in office.

Apr 29, 2017, 23:46 PM IST