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US government 'preparing' for another shutdown: White House

With just hours to go before current federal funding expires, the effort stalled in the Senate when one lawmaker blocked a quick vote on the compromise bill.

Feb 09, 2018, 06:20 AM IST

Indians rally outside White House in support of Donald Trump's merit-based immigration plan

 Several hundred highly-skilled Indian workers today held a rally outside the White House in support of Donald Trump's plan for a merit-based immigration system.

Feb 04, 2018, 22:59 PM IST

Trump speaks to Japan's PM, S Korea's President about North Korea

President Donald Trump spoke with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-In and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the upcoming Winter Olympics and the current situation in the Korean peninsula, the White House said today.

Feb 03, 2018, 06:28 AM IST

US warns Pakistan, says 'nations supporting terror can't be our friend'

The White House today warned Pakistan saying that those nations which continue to support terror can't be US' friend.

Feb 02, 2018, 19:11 PM IST

Live: Trump asks US Congress to support fight against ISIS, Al-Qaeda

Trump delivered his first State of the Union address a year after completing his one-year term. 

 

Jan 31, 2018, 07:34 AM IST

United States lifts ban on refugees from 11 countries

The 11 countries, hit with a ban in October in the Trump administration's revised refugee policy, have not been identified officially.

Jan 30, 2018, 10:06 AM IST

UN Security Council to inspect 'Iranian-made' missile debris

According to a UN report, Iran violated the arms embargo on Yemen by failing to block supplies of missiles to rebels.

Jan 26, 2018, 11:13 AM IST

Donald Trump proposes US citizenship plan 1.8 million young undocumented immigrants

The White House`s offer of a path to citizenship for the Dreamers was much wider than expected.

Jan 26, 2018, 09:06 AM IST

Trump administration backs bills to toughen foreign investment rules

Amid growing concern about Chinese efforts to buy US high-tech firms.

Jan 25, 2018, 09:49 AM IST

Trump willing to be questioned `under oath` in Russia probe

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he "would love to" be questioned under oath by Russia collusion prosecutor Robert Mueller, adding it could happen in the coming weeks.

Jan 25, 2018, 07:14 AM IST

In Davos Trump will tell world US 'open for business': White House

"America is open for business", Donald Trump would tell the world in Davos, the White House said today, asserting that the US President would reiterate his commitment to domestic and global economic growth and prosperity.

Jan 24, 2018, 07:08 AM IST

In Davos Trump will tell world US 'open for business': White House

"America is open for business", Donald Trump would tell the world in Davos, the White House said today, asserting that the US President would reiterate his commitment to domestic and global economic growth and prosperity.

Jan 24, 2018, 07:08 AM IST

Trump signs funding bill, ending 3-day government shutdown

Claiming victory, President Donald Trump has signed a short-term government funding bill ending a three-day shutdown as Democrats voted to reopen the government after a deal with ruling Republicans to hold a debate on the future of young undocumented immigrants.

Jan 23, 2018, 12:11 PM IST

Government shutdown fizzles on spending, immigration deal in US Congress

Congress voted on Monday to end a three-day U.S. government shutdown, approving another short-term funding bill as Democrats accepted promises from Republicans for a broad debate later on the future of young illegal immigrants.

Jan 23, 2018, 07:17 AM IST

In first year, Donald Trump firms up ties with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a man of humble origins, and Trump, a billionaire and a flamboyant reality TV personality, have struck an unlikely friendship.

Jan 20, 2018, 12:31 PM IST

Alternative facts: Donald Trump aide Kellyanne Conway meant to say something else, claims controversial book

It was actually a slip-up by Conway, Michael Wolff claims in his book, 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House'.

Jan 17, 2018, 15:54 PM IST

As White House pushes for a merit-based immigration system, Trump wants 'immigrants to come from everywhere'

 The White House is pushing for a merit-based immigration system irrespective of the country, religion and ethnicity of an applicant.

Jan 17, 2018, 09:23 AM IST

Donald Trump has no mental health issue, has incredible genes: White House doctors' clean chit

He has incredible genes and that`s the way God made him: White House

Jan 17, 2018, 08:03 AM IST

Steve Bannon testifies before House committee probing Russia campaign links

It is the first time Bannon has testified in the probe of whether campaign associates of the president colluded with Russia in its bid to influence the 2016 US elections.

Jan 16, 2018, 23:47 PM IST

Donald Trump issues stay of execution for Iran nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump announced Friday he would not reimpose nuclear sanctions on Iran, keeping a landmark 2015 deal alive... for now.

Jan 13, 2018, 08:04 AM IST