US: Republicans win control of the House with slim majority, complicating ambitious agenda
The razor-thin margins have upended Republican politics and prompted blame games about what went wrong. Some Republicans blame Donald Trump for the unexpected outcome.
Nov 17, 2022, 06:52 AM IST
Nepal's Supreme Court reinstates dissolved House of Representatives
Nepal plunged into a political crisis on December 20 after President Bidya Dev Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives and announced fresh elections on April 30 and May 10 at the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli, amidst a tussle for power within the ruling party.
Feb 23, 2021, 21:03 PM IST
Nepal House of Representatives unanimously endorses Constitution amendment bill endorsing new map
Earlier on May 30, Nepal's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shivamaya Tumbahangphe had tabled the bill for discussions at Parliament to amend the constitution to update the country’s map.
Jun 09, 2020, 22:11 PM IST
US House decides against returning to work next week due to coronavirus COVID-19, President Donald Trump fumes
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have decided that they will not return to work next week as planned due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Democratic leaders said on Tuesday (April 28).
Apr 29, 2020, 06:22 AM IST
Thai parties meet to discuss deal to keep coup leader as PM
Two Thai political parties were meeting leaders of a pro-army party on Monday to discuss a possible deal to keep military junta chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha on as prime minister more than two months after a disputed election.
May 27, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
Control of Congress, verdict on Trump at stake as US votes in mid-term elections
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives, 35 US Senate seats and 36 governorships are up for grabs.
Nov 06, 2018, 16:59 PM IST
In big test for Donald Trump presidency, mid-term elections in US today
The mid-term polls are held every four years in the United States.
Nov 06, 2018, 08:23 AM IST
This spelling error was not Donald Trump's fault. But twitterverse LOLed anyway
Donald Trump's upcoming 'State of the Uniom' could be an 'unpresidented' 'covfefe'.
Jan 30, 2018, 09:19 AM IST
US House passes stopgap spending bill to avoid govt shutdown
Despite clearance from the House of Representatives, the fight to get the stopgap spending bill passed through Congress isn't over yet.
Jan 19, 2018, 09:42 AM IST
Good news for Indian students: Bill seeking H-1B limits exemption for foreigners with US PhD introduced
The Bill is likely to benefit Indians given that they constitute the largest number of students doing PhD in the US.
May 27, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Brazilian President's situation fragile after report of corruption
Brazilian President accused of taking bribes and endorsing bribes to silence a witness in a corruption case.
US House approves tighter North Korea sanctions
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation on Thursday to tighten sanctions on North Korea by targeting its shipping industry and companies that do business with the reclusive state.
May 05, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
Myanmar's ruling party leads in by-election
Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) is leading in Saturday's parliamentary by-election, so far winning five out of the 19 seats at stake, initial results released by the country's Election Commission showed on Sunday.
Apr 02, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
Republicans mostly blame Congress for healthcare reform failure: Poll
Republicans mostly blame the U.S. Congress, and not President Donald Trump or party leaders, for failing to pass their party's healthcare overhaul, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday.
Mar 30, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
White House threatens to bypass hardline conservatives on tax reform
Fresh off a defeat on U.S. healthcare legislation, the White House warned rebellious conservative lawmakers that they should get behind President Donald Trump's agenda or he may bypass them on future legislative fights, including tax reform.
Mar 26, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
US Speaker Paul Ryan dented by healthcare debacle, but keeps support
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Friday acknowledged the unthinkable for a Republican leader: he could not deliver the votes to repeal and replace Obamacare, even though he and his fellow Republicans had vowed to do so for seven years.
Mar 25, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
US House panel seeking more testimony from FBI, NSA chiefs in Russia probe
The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee will ask the directors of FBI and the National Security agency to appear in a closed session in its probe of allegations of Russian interference in U.S. elections and U.S. spy agency surveillance of President Donald Trump's team, the head of the panel said on Friday.
Mar 24, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
High stakes for Donald Trump in vote on US healthcare plan
U.S. President Donald Trump may face his first major legislative hurdle on Thursday: a do-or-die vote in the House of Representatives on a plan that would roll back the signature healthcare law of former President Barack Obama.
Mar 23, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Hawaii lawmaker resigns from Republican Party to join Democrats
Hawaii lawmaker Beth Fukumoto, ousted last month as Republican leader of the state`s House of Representatives after publicly criticizing President Donald Trump, resigned on Wednesday from her party to seek membership as a Democrat.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
Surveillance findings raise concern about spying on Trump campaign: Committee Chairman Devin Nunes
Mar 22, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
