Islamist extremism vs gun control: How San Bernardino shooting polarised US politics
It seems that San Bernardino shooting incident has polarised the US politics.
Dec 06, 2015, 15:01 PM ISTAmid furore, Trump disowns Muslim database idea
As his call to create a database to track Muslims in America created a political furore, Donald Trump said the idea was not his, while presidential rival Ben Carson suggested a database for all immigrants.
Nov 21, 2015, 12:19 PM ISTHillary Clinton maintains lead among Democratic voters: Poll
Hillary Clinton has largely maintained her lead in the Democratic presidential race despite a month of sharpened attacks by rival Bernie Sanders, a self proclaimed democratic socialist, according to a new poll.
Nov 13, 2015, 11:05 AM ISTDecrying socialism Bobby Jindal wants poor also to pay taxes
Indian-American US presidential hopeful Bobby Jindal has proposed that everyone, including the poor, should pay federal income taxes.
Oct 29, 2015, 13:47 PM ISTGOP, Democrats, Obama reach accord on 2-year budget deal
The budget deal between congressional leaders and President Barack Obama, aimed at heading off a government shutdown and debt crisis, faces its first hurdle Tuesday when it goes before restive House Republicans, including rebellious arch-conservatives.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:46 PM ISTHillary Clinton rides momentum of Democratic debate
Hillary Clinton fired up a crowd during her first major rally in months after a strong Democratic debate performance.
Oct 15, 2015, 14:02 PM ISTHillary Clinton defends herself in debate against charges of flip-flopping on key issues
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton defended herself against charges that she has shifted positions to win over the liberal wing of her party, kicking off a debate with rival Democrats on Tuesday with a promise to raise workers' wages and make the wealthy pay higher taxes.
Oct 14, 2015, 10:19 AM ISTUS lawmakers line up to meet Modi at Silicon Valley
A number of influential American lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties are lining up to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is scheduled to arrive at Silicon Valley on Saturday, organisers of the community reception have said.
Sep 26, 2015, 06:45 AM ISTTwitter lays bare people's conservative, liberal traits
If you are a liberal, you are likely to swear more and use more individual words like 'me'. If you happen to be conservative, you are more likely to talk about religion and opt more for the group-oriented 'us', a new study has revealed.
Sep 17, 2015, 14:50 PM ISTWhite House wants no currency provision in trade bill
US President Barack Obama`s administration on Tuesday came out strongly against Democratic proposals to curb currency manipulation as part of a sweeping Pacific trade pact Washington is negotiating with 11 nations.
Apr 22, 2015, 06:15 AM ISTUS House to vote on Keystone pipeline on Friday
The US House of Representatives will vote Friday on a bill authorising construction of the Canada-to-US Keystone XL oil pipeline, currently blocked by Democrats but a priority in the new Republican Congress.
Jan 06, 2015, 05:40 AM IST