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GOP senators alarmed by Hegseth's Ukraine aid freeze, seek probe
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Republican senators are alarmed by reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth froze weapons shipments to Ukraine without US President Trump's approval. They demand answers and Congressional oversight, calling the move a miscommunication or serious lapse in coordination, The Hill reported.
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US lawmakers probe University of Michigan over Chinese nationals accused i
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A range of congressional committees has initiated an extensive investigation into professors and research facilities at the University of Michigan associated with two Chinese nationals accused of bringing a "potential agroterrorism" fungus into the US.
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US Navy enhances deterrence strategies amid rising Chinese threat to Taiwa
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The US Navy is intensifying its global war game exercises to counter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, aiming to make the self-ruled island "a very difficult target to take," US Acting Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby said during a congressional testimony on Wednesday.
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US briefing condemns Pakistan's proxy war against Hindus, urges policy act
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
At a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill, US lawmakers, national security experts, and human rights leaders denounced Pakistan's continued sponsorship of jihadist violence against Hindus, calling for formal US policy action and stronger alignment with India.
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House Committee subpoenas Chinese telecom firms over suspected CCP, milita
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the House Select Committee on China, the subpoenas, requiring a response by May 7, 2025, are part of an ongoing congressional investigation into whether these companies are still operating in the United States in ways that may endanger national security and compromise Americans'
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American congressional delegation visits Israel on holocaust remembrance d
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted a bi-partisan American congressional delegation headed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat, New York). The delegation was in the country to honor Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Trump pushes for "one big beautiful bill", says "USA will soar like never
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Trump on Wednesday pushed for a "one big beautiful bill" and told fellow Republicans "it is more important now than ever."
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"Tariff-hit countries dying to make a deal," says Donald Trump
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
While speaking at the National Republican Congressional Committee, Trump said he was a better negotiator than Congress.
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Tibetans express concern over RFA, VOA funding cuts
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a report by RFA, the March 15 termination of Congressionally-authorized grants has forced RFA to furlough much of its staff, leaving Tibetans uncertain about the future of these critical news sources.
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Congressional briefing sheds light on religious persecution and human traf
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The event's keynote speaker, Danish Kaneria, one of Pakistan's most successful cricket players and the last Hindu to represent the national team, delivered a poignant speech.
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US: Iconic 'Black Lives Matter' mural removed post Trump's encroachment th
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Bowser pointed to the change on the social platform X last week, writing: "The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a painful period, but now we can't afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference. The devastating impacts of the federal job cut
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US Senate confirms Russell Vought as head of budget office chief amid Demo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Senate Republicans on Thursday approved Russell Vought as President Donald Trump's choice to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), despite increasing opposition from Democrats due to his connections with Project 2025 and the president's efforts to alter already-approved Congression
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