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US Government enters partial shutdown
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The partial federal government shutdown came hours after the Senate met a last-minute deadline to approve a revised package of government-funding bills. But as per ABC News, the House is not expected to approve the changes until Monday at the earliest.
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"A Democrat shutdown," says Trump as US government shutdown enters day 18
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
He alleged that the democrats are preventing the influx of illegal immigrants to the US.
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"I don't think that has a future": Senate leader Thune on Bill to curb Tru
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Monday stated that a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting US President Donald Trump's tariff powers, supported by seven Republican senators, is unlikely to move forward in Congress due to Trump's veto threat, The Hill reported.
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Indian diaspora celebrate Diwali in US
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New York's Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York City mayor Eric Adams and Indian-American assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar joined in the festivities. The event was organised by leading Indian-American community leader, Neeta Bhasin.
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US Senate leader Schumer calls for fresh elections in Israel while deliver
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The dire humanitarian situation affecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas has intensified pressure on Democratic officials, including President Joe Biden, to adopt a tougher stance on Israel.
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Taiwan swore in its 11th Legislative Yuan, with none of its parties holdin
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan on Thursday swore in its 11th Legislative Yuan, a group of 113 members running the gamut from 10-term parliamentary mainstay Ker Chien-ming, the outgoing majority leader in the Legislative Yuan since 2016, to Huang Jie, the Legislature's youngest member at 31, as reported by Focus Tai
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20 US lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to extend Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The letter was signed by 25 state lawmakers, including state Democrat Representative Abraham Aiyash, who is the majority leader of Michigan state's House chamber.
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US House passes GOP funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Only two Democrats and 93 Republicans voted against the bill. The legislation will now advance to the Senate, where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated swift consideration.
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PM Modi invited to address joint meeting of US Congress on June 22
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India's future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leade
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US-Pak political contacts increase as polls draw closer
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The contacts between visitors from the United States and political parties in Pakistan have definitely picked up pace as the country inches closer to general elections, the Dawn reported, adding that last month, a US congressional delegation led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visite
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PM Modi interacts with US Congressional delegation, appreciates strong bip
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Wonderful to interact with US Congressional delegation led by Senate Majority Leader @SenSchumer. Appreciate the strong bipartisan support from the US Congress for deepening India-US ties anchored in shared democratic values and strong people-to-people ties," tweeted PM Modi.
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Top United States lawmaker Chuck Schumer expected to visit India
Updated : 3 years ago IST
An official said Schumer's office is eyeing as early as next week for Schumer's travel and the top lawmaker will be visiting multiple countries including India.
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