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Reuters March 23, 2024 1:50 PM IST
The move marks a critical step toward ending a more-than-six-month battle over the scope of Washington's spending for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.
IANS April 21, 2023 6:05 PM IST
President Joe Biden had nominated Plumb, currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, to the position in June 2022.
Victor Dasgupta March 15, 2023 11:12 PM IST
Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination to be Ambassador to India has been confirmed by US Senate.
Tahir Qureshi January 18, 2023 11:06 PM IST
Her statement from the speech, "Ugly truth is violence in homes is normalized in our country," sounds true for almost any country.
IANS July 8, 2022 7:38 AM IST
The landmark gun violence bill was passed in the US House of Representatives earlier this week and now is awaiting it's final step to be enacted. It is at the President's desk to get the final signature and change the course of US gun violence history.
PTI June 22, 2022 8:04 AM IST
If confirmed by the Senate, Dr Prabhakar would make history as the first woman, immigrant, or person of colour to head Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
Associated Press December 19, 2021 7:18 PM IST
The 2-1 decision by a panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati overrules a decision by a federal judge in a separate court that had paused the mandate nationwide.
Associated Press December 18, 2021 9:04 PM IST
The Senate confirmed more than 30 ambassadors and other Biden administration nominees early Saturday after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to schedule a vote on sanctions on the company behind the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will deliver natural gas from Russia to Germany.
Associated Press December 9, 2021 8:00 AM IST
Under the rule, private-sector companies with 100 or more workers must require their employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested for the virus weekly and wear masks on the job.
India.com News Desk January 6, 2021 3:26 PM IST
Voting in the US Senate run-off election is still underway and the final outcome is expected not until later in the day.
India.com News Desk December 5, 2020 6:48 AM IST
This bill was introduced by House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler last July. For the bill to become a law, it is necessary for it to be passed by the Senate and be signed by the president. And, if that happens, it could help bridge a major disconnect between national and state drug policy in the US.
IANS October 1, 2020 9:16 PM IST
Donald Trump's May 28 executive order sought to blunt Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act which generally protects internet companies from legal liability for user comments.
PTI August 14, 2020 9:50 AM IST
Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff in several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh since May 5.
India.com News Desk January 17, 2020 12:41 PM IST
President Donald Trump is facing two charges unveiled by the Democrats, including abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
IANS December 20, 2019 7:46 AM IST
The House of Representatives approved the spending bills on Tuesday to keep the federal government open through September 30, 2020, sending the legislation to the Senate. President Donald Trump is expected to sign it, Xinhua reported.
IANS September 12, 2019 2:03 PM IST
This hearing will examine the proliferation of extremism online and explore the effectiveness of industry efforts to remove violent content from online platforms, the panel said in the announcement.
IANS August 14, 2019 4:56 PM IST
The renewed debate on gun control comes after 31 people died within 24 hours two weekends ago in two massacres in an El Paso Walmart and a Dayton nightspot.
IANS July 30, 2019 6:55 PM IST
Donald Trump had earlier used his presidential veto to override resolutions passed by both chambers of Congress preventing the sale.
PTI July 26, 2019 3:42 PM IST
Milley, who will replace General Joseph Dunford as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is currently the head of the US Army.
PTI March 15, 2019 11:28 AM IST
US President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency on America's border with Mexico was rejected by US Senate as a dozen Republican senators broke party ranks to side with Democrats over the issue.
India.com News Desk December 22, 2018 11:12 AM IST
It must be noted that the stalemate between the White House and the opposition Democrats was on the funding of the US-Mexico border.
IANS December 22, 2018 9:50 AM IST
Several federal agencies will cease operations at Saturday midnight as the White House and congressional leaders failed to make a deal on spending.
India.com News Desk December 17, 2018 7:05 AM IST
The Saudi ministry had stated that despite the Crown Prince's tireless efforts to ensure peaceful ties between the US and Saudi Arabia, the American officials have diminished the 'stature' of Mohammed bin Salman by their statements.
India.com News Desk December 14, 2018 11:08 AM IST
The US Senate also rebuked President Donald Trump and voted to put an end to the military support for the war in Yemen.
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