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"They have an incredible relationship": nominee for US Envoy to India on M
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, highlighted the "deep friendship" between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump during his Senate confirmation hearing, underscoring the personal rapport as a key asset in strengthening the US-India strategic partners
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India "one of the top relationships that US has in the world today": US Se
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday (local time) hailed India as "one of the top relationships that the US has in the world today" during the Senate confirmation hearing for Sergio Gor, US President Donald Trump's nominee for US Ambassador to India.
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Indian envoy to US backs Sergio Gor's nomination as Ambassador ahead of Se
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's envoy to the US, Vinay Kwatra also welcomed the nomination, calling it "a sign of importance and priority of India-US ties, and a commitment to strengthen the bridges and deepen the bonds of friendship between our two countries."
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Trump nominates his Economic Advisors' Chair to Federal Reserve Board
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a post on Truth Social, the US President stated that Miran would be serving until January 31, 2026, following his appointment if approved by the US Senate and in the meantime, his administration will keep searching for a permanent replacement.
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Trump slams Democrats for "delay" tactics, backs Republican "warriors" in
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump slammed Senate Democrats for delaying confirmation of his nominees and praised Republicans for pushing ahead. He accused Democrats of political extortion and urged GOP senators to reject their demands. Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer remain in talks over
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Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director after 51-49 votes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Kash Patel, an ally of President Donald Trump, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to NBC News.
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FBI nominee Kash Patel advances to final Senate confirmation vote
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A procedural vote has confirmed Patel and it will be followed by the final vote shortly.
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"No tolerance for violence against law enforcement": Trump's FBI Director
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
During the Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, Kash Patel said, "For January 6, I have repeatedly, publicly and privately said that there can never be a tolerance for violence against law enforcement. And anyone that commits an act of violence against law enforcement should be investig
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"Two big ones": Thune hails Hegseth and Noem's confirmations for border se
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Thune emphasised the importance of these confirmations for advancing President Trump's agenda, noting that both Hegseth and Noem hold crucial positions in managing the nation's defence and security.
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US Treasury Secretary-designate criticises China's economic practices, pro
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
During the Senate confirmation hearings, US Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent called China an "unbalanced economy," and described the nation as being in a "severe recession."
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Trump doubles down on Matt Gaetz' Attorney General nomination despite Sena
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
US President-elect Donald Trump is pressing forward with his nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general, despite significant resistance on Capitol Hill. Gaetz's confirmation faces hurdles due to controversies over past misconduct allegations and limited legal experience. The move has spark
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Trump picks Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota as the new Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Burgum, a former Microsoft executive, will oversee public lands and natural resources.
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