US House committee sets more hearings in Trump-Russia probe
The committee has sent a second letter to ex top officials of CIA, National Intelligence and one ex-deputy attorney to appear at a hearing on May 2.
Apr 21, 2017, 22:59 PM IST
Donald Trump's funding request for US border wall hits snag among some Republicans
President Donald Trump`s call for $1.5 billion this year to help build a wall along the border with Mexico could be in jeopardy as fellow Republicans in Congress weigh delaying a decision on the request.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
After legislative defeat, Trump promises 'great' plan to replace Obamacare
Donald Trump has suffered a humiliating legislative defeat as Republicans were forced to pull their repeal of the Obamacare bill, prompting the US President to declare that his predecessor's flagship scheme will fall apart, as he promised to make a "great" new healthcare plan for Americans.
Mar 25, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
Bill against outsourcing jobs back in US Parliament, may hit Indian IT firms
A bill seeking to prevent US companies from outsourcing jobs overseas by "abusing" H1-B programme has been re-introduced in the House of Representatives and may hit Indian IT firms and professionals.
Mar 24, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
US House panel to probe possible Russia-Trump campaign collusion: Democrat
The US House of Representatives intelligence committee will investigate allegations of collusion between Donald Trump`s presidential campaign and Russia, the top Democrat on the panel said on Wednesday.
Mar 02, 2017, 08:36 AM IST
US defence bill pledges $900 million to Pakistan, but with conditions
The US National Defence Authorisation Act, or NDAA, for the fiscal year 2017 was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday.
Dec 03, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
US House Speaker Paul Ryan renominated to top House post
Paul Ryan, who faced no challengers from Republican ranks, was nominated in a unanimous voice vote in a closed-door meeting of all Republican lawmakers in the House.
Nov 16, 2016, 08:41 AM IST
US House Republicans keep Paul Ryan as Speaker
Republican members of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously chose Paul Ryan to keep his job as Speaker, following their victory at the polls last week, the House GOP conference announced.
Nov 16, 2016, 01:16 AM IST
Uri attack fallout: Big blow to Pakistan, Bill tabled in US House to designate Islamabad as terror sponsor
In a big blow for Pakistan, a bipartisan group of two powerful American lawmakers has introduced an act in the US House of Representatives to designate Pakistan a State Sponsor of terrorism.
Sep 21, 2016, 09:16 AM IST
Indian-American to raise $10 million for Donald Trump, hold mega rally
An Indian-American supporter of the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has announced to raise a whooping USD 2 million for the Trump Victory Fund and hold a mega rally with estimated 50,000 people in support of the real estate tycoon from New York.
Jul 22, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
Tulsi Gabbard asks California Board to describe Hinduism accurately
Tulsi Gabbard, the first ever Hindu elected to the US House of Representatives, has asked a Californian educational board to give Hinduism its due place in school text books and not to describe it inaccurately as 'religions of ancient India'.
Jul 12, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
US Houses passes bill to boost airport security, reduce lines
The House passed an aviation bill aimed at boosting airport security, reducing screening lines and refunding fees to passengers whose luggage is lost or arrives late.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
US Congress rejects amendments to cut funds for Pakistan
Earlier in May, the US House of Representatives had approved $900m CSF outlay for Pakistan as part of the annual Defence Authorisation Bill.
Jun 18, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
India going to be America's 'great ally'; Modi bringing much-needed reforms: US House Speaker
The Indian government is going to be America's "great ally" and there is a need to nurture this relationship, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Paul Ryan has said.
Jun 11, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
US House lifts block on Google-hosted apps, Yahoo Mail remains blacklisted
The US House of Representatives` information technology team this week reinstated access on its internet network to software applications hosted on a Google cloud service after the company addressed potential security fears, according to an email seen by Reuters.
May 19, 2016, 05:35 AM IST
US House passes email privacy bill
US lawmakers have approved a bill to boost privacy protection for email and other electronic communication, closing key loopholes in digital data protection.
Apr 28, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
Senior US lawmakers want PM Modi to address US Congress
The leaders of the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee called on Tuesday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of Congress during a visit to Washington in June.
Apr 20, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
Indian-American Swati Dandekar nominated Asian Development Bank's Executive Director by Barack Obama
Indian-American politician from Iowa Swati Dandekar has been nominated as Executive Director to Asian Development Bank with ambassadorial rank by US president Barack Obama.
Nov 20, 2015, 06:13 AM IST
US House passes stringent legislation to pause Syrian refugee programme
The bill, which seeks to impose more stringent security provisions on already robust screening of Iraqi and Syrian refugees, was voted 289 in favour to 137 opposed.
Nov 20, 2015, 01:43 AM IST
Kevin McCarthy announces candidacy to lead US House
Kevin McCarthy, the affable number two Republican in the US House of Representatives, announced his candidacy Monday to succeed outgoing Speaker John Boehner, framing his bid as an attempt to "heal the divisions in our conference."
Sep 29, 2015, 02:35 AM IST
