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US Senate rejects Trump's 50 per cent tariff imposition on Brazil
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to Politico, the voting on Tuesday (local time) saw five Republican Senators--Thom Tillis from North Carolina, Susan Collins from Maine, Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, and Rand Paul from Kentucky--joining Democrats in supporting the resolution.
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US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services Secret
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
He was confirmed as US Health and Human Services Secretary with a vote of 52-48. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell joined Democrats in voting against him.
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US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The vote was 52-48 mostly along party lines, though Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposing the confirmation, as per CNN.
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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defence secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. The confirmation faced significant opposition due to Hegseth's controversial background and lack of military experience.
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US revokes plea deal with 9/11 alleged masterminds
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A statement by the Pentagon on Friday said without elaborating on the details that plea deals had been entered into. The memo written by Austin named four other defendants-Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak bin Attash, Mustafa Ahmed Adam al-Hawsawi, Ramzi bin al-Shibh and Ali Abdul Aziz Ali. Read More
US: Senate passes USD 95 bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The bipartisan effort marks a significant victory for President Joe Biden, congressional Democrats, and Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who has been a staunch advocate for supporting Ukraine despite increasing reluctance from some within his own party.
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Mitch McConnell to step down from Senate GOP leadership in November
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Having achieved the distinction of becoming the longest-serving Senate party leader in history in 2023, McConnell has played a pivotal role in shaping Republican politics.
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Zelenskyy meets US House Speaker Johnson, Senate Minority Leader McConnell
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mike Johnson said he had a "good" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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"There are two sides to this...": Anurag Thakur on inclusion of cricket in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing Executive Board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Mumbai, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 edition of the Summer Games in Los Angeles would depend on the twin aspects of profitability and budget
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"IOC executive board will take matter of five sports proposed for LA 2028
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Thursday chaired the Executive board meeting of the IOC that was held at the Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai.
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PM Modi thanks US Vice President Kamala Harris, 'equally enthusiastic abou
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris for welcoming him. Taking out on his Twitter handle, he said that he is 'equally enthusiastic about elevating our cooperation in futuristic sectors.'
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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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