US presidential election: Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Barrett's confirmation shifts the Supreme Court further to the right, which could pave the way to conservative rulings curbing abortion rights, expanding gun rights and limiting voting rights, among other things.
Oct 27, 2020, 07:04 AM IST
US Senate passes bill to prevent Chinese firms from listing on US exchanges
The measure, sponsored by Republican Senator John Kennedy and Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, passed by unanimous consent. However, it must pass the House of Representatives and be signed by President Donald Trump to become law.
May 21, 2020, 16:07 PM IST
US Senate passes $2 trillion bill for 'strange and evil' coronavirus crisis
The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously backed a $2 trillion bill aimed at helping unemployed workers and industries hurt by the coronavirus epidemic, as well as providing billions of dollars to buy urgently needed medical equipment.
Mar 26, 2020, 12:53 PM IST
US Senate passes USD 2 trillion bill for 'strange and evil' coronavirus crisis
After bitter negotiations, the deeply divided Senate came together on Wednesday and passed the bill by a 96-0 vote, which sent the massive stimulus package to the House of Representatives for a vote on Friday.
Mar 26, 2020, 11:00 AM IST
President Donald Trump's impeachment: What happens next?
Democratic lawmakers, who represent the House majority, voted along party lines on Dec. 18 to impeach Trump over his dealings with Ukraine.
Jan 16, 2020, 10:58 AM IST
US House sends President Donald Trump impeachment articles to Senate
Seven newly-appointed House managers, who will present the case against Trump at the upcoming Senate trial, then walked across the Capitol to deliver the charges to the Republican-led upper chamber.
Jan 16, 2020, 07:05 AM IST
US Democrats seek high-profile trial for President Donald Trump in Senate
A day after the U.S. House of Representatives impeached Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not yet formally hand off impeachment to the Senate until she got a sense of how Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell would manage the trial.
Dec 20, 2019, 06:33 AM IST
Deshhit: US lawmakers move legislation to give India NATO ally status
Two top American lawmakers have moved a legislation in the Senate, seeking key amendment in the country’s Arms Control Export Act to bring India at par with the US’ NATO allies– Israel, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea – when it comes to sale of high-tech military items.
Jun 17, 2019, 20:46 PM IST
US Senate may confirm Trump attorney general pick as soon as Wednesday
The Senate on Tuesday voted 55-44, largely along party lines, to advance his nomination in a strong sign that the Republican-controlled chamber will confirm him this week.
Feb 13, 2019, 12:36 PM IST
UN gender agency hails record-breaking number of women in new US Congress
The first Muslim women, Rashida Tlaib, Democrat and Ilhan Omar, Democrat, hailing from Michigan and Minnesota, respectively, also made history and celebrated victory on Tuesday night.
Nov 09, 2018, 14:06 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
Donald Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'
Brett Kavanaugh has been recently appointed as the US Supreme Court Justice.
Oct 09, 2018, 10:53 AM IST
Senate panel backs Donald Trump's court pick, Republican Senator Jeff Flake seeks FBI probe
Flake`s intervention means a final Senate vote on the nomination could be delayed for up to a week so that the possible FBI investigation can be completed.
Sep 28, 2018, 23:46 PM IST
Russian hackers targeted US Senate, think tanks: Microsoft
Microsoft Corp said that hackers linked to Russia`s government sought to launch cyber attacks on US political groups, warning that Moscow is broadening attacks ahead of November`s congressional elections.
Aug 22, 2018, 06:40 AM IST
China using debt to control policies of countries like Pakistan: US senators
As many as 16 senators have expressed their strong reservations about IMF possibly giving bailout packages which could then be used to repay China.
Aug 10, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
US senate candidate ends lawsuit over 'fake Indian' sign
Shiva Ayyadurai is running as an independent, anti-establishment candidate, in the 2018 election for the Senate from Massachusetts.
May 18, 2018, 18:07 PM IST
Donald Trump White House continues to see high profile departures
HR McMaster was the second top-level firing in March.
Mar 23, 2018, 07:29 AM IST
Donald Trump fires HR McMaster, names hawkish John Bolton US national security adviser
US foreign policy could be headed for an even more volatile time under John Bolton.
Mar 23, 2018, 06:56 AM IST
'India can't abruptly give up Russian arms': Scramble in the US to prevent Russia sanctions from affecting US-India relationship
Provisions of a recent US law to impose sanctions on Russia have also put India squarely on the path to US sanctions.
Mar 16, 2018, 08:14 AM IST
China lashes out at US over bill promoting Taiwan ties
China lodged an official protest with the United States today, saying it was "strongly dissatisfied" after the US Senate passed a bill promoting relations with self-governing Taiwan.
Mar 01, 2018, 16:48 PM IST
