Donald Trump takes first concrete step towards 2020 re-election, names Brad Parscale as campaign chief
That he was going to attempt to return to the White House is no surprise. But Parscale's appointment as campaign chief indicates how heavily the campaign will rely on social media.
Feb 28, 2018, 07:12 AM IST
US Senate rejects Trump immigration plan, leaves 1.8 million 'dreamers' in limbo
The US Senate rejected a series of bills to protect "Dreamer" immigrants on Thursday.
Feb 16, 2018, 05:59 AM IST
US government shutdown ends after Senate passes spending bill
US shutdown ended on Friday after the Senate passed the crucial federal spending. The bill was passed after hours of delay, sending the measure to President Donald Trump to end the nation's second government shutdown in three weeks.
Feb 09, 2018, 16:29 PM IST
US Senate approves budget deal, too late to avert shutdown
The U.S. Senate approved a budget deal including a stopgap government funding bill early on Friday, but it was too late to prevent a federal shutdown that was already underway in an embarrassing setback for the Republican-controlled Congress.
Feb 09, 2018, 12:37 PM IST
Bill seeking to increase annual H1B visas introduced in US Senate
Two Republican Senators today introduced legislation in the Senate that seeks to increase the annual H-1B visa limit with an aim to bring in the world's "best and brightest" to the US.
Jan 26, 2018, 08:56 AM IST
Stay and work to end shutdowns, or get arrested: US Senator's suggestion to politicians
Senator Michael Bennet's suggestions are also part of a bipartisan accountability law he has tried to push.
Jan 20, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
US government shuts down after Senate blocks spending bill, Donald Trump slams Democrats
In a late-night session, senators blocked a bill to extend government funding through Feb. 16. The bill needed 60 votes in the 100-member Senate but only 50 supported it.
Jan 20, 2018, 10:52 AM IST
Donald Trump's eldest son testifies to US Senate committee in Russia probe
U.S. President Donald Trump`s eldest son met with the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday as part of the panel`s investigation into Russia, the 2016 U.S. election and whether his father`s election campaign colluded with Moscow.
Dec 14, 2017, 09:39 AM IST
Democrat Doug Jones wins US Senate seat in Alabama in setback for Donald Trump
Jones, 63, a former federal prosecutor, prevailed over Roy Moore, whose campaign was dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct toward teenagers.
Dec 13, 2017, 09:34 AM IST
US Senate tax bill accomplishes major Obamacare repeal goal
Removing it while keeping the rest of Obama`s Affordable Care Act intact is expected to cause insurance premiums to rise and lead to millions of people losing coverage, policy experts say.
Dec 02, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
US Senate passes historic tax reform in Trump win
US Senate Republicans passed landmark tax reform early Saturday, a critical step toward delivering a monumental legislative victory for President Donald Trump in his first year in office.
Dec 02, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Trump tax overhaul on verge of passage in US Senate
Donald Trump`s sweeping tax reform plan inched toward final passage in the US Senate Friday, potentially becoming a major legislative victory for the president after overcoming resistance from Republicans concerned about its high cost.
Dec 02, 2017, 09:21 AM IST
US Congress bats for a 'forward-looking' strategy to better defence ties with India
The Pentagon has been asked by US Congressional leaders to develop a "forward-looking" strategy to form an enduring defence relationship with India.
Nov 10, 2017, 11:04 AM IST
US Republicans ask Roy Moore to step aside if sexual assault allegations are true
Several Republicans on Thursday urged their party's candidate for a vacant US Senate seat to quit the race if an explosive report that he had a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl is true.
Nov 10, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
Ken Juster as the new US ambassador to India: Senate to vote this week
A crucial Senate Committee will vote on Trump administration's ambassadorial nominee to India -- Ken Juster -- later this week, paving the way for a full Senate confirmation of the old India hand, who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.
Oct 24, 2017, 13:34 PM IST
US Senate passes $4tn budget blueprint
President Donald Trump's drive to overhaul the US tax code cleared a critical hurdle on Thursday when the Senate approved a budget blueprint for the 2018 fiscal year that will pave the way for Republicans to pursue a tax-cut package without Democratic support.
Oct 20, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Trump reaches out to Democrats in bid for 'great' health law
Trump's latest overture to Democrats followed GOP failures so far to fulfill the party's years-long promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Oct 08, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Iran to carry on missile programme, condemns US sanctions
Iran on Saturday condemned new sanctions passed by the US Congress against its missile programme, which President Donald Trump is set to sign into law, and vowed to continue it.
Jul 29, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
US Senate approves start of debate to repeal ObamaCare
Senator John McCain of Arizona, despite his recent diagnosis of brain cancer, returned to Washington exclusively for Tuesday`s session so that he could vote on the motion to begin debate on the healthcare matter.
Jul 26, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn US against terrorist designation, new sanctions
In Mid-June the US Senate voted for new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program and other activities not related to the international nuclear agreement reached with the United States and other world powers in 2015.
Jul 17, 2017, 19:35 PM IST
