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  Trump gets major win as USD 4.5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' bill cleared by Congress | What it means

  World | July 04, 2025 10:33 IST

  The US Congress has passed Trump's USD 4.5 trillion 'Big Beautiful Bill,' marking a major victory in his second term. The legislation delivers sweeping tax cuts and funds core conservative priorities, overcoming internal Republican disagreements and unanimous Democratic resistance.

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  Trump calls for US to develop Golden Dome missile defence similar to Israel's Irone Dome

  World | March 05, 2025 19:19 IST

  While pitching for Golden Dome, Trump called it 'very, very important.' Trump added that it is a dangerous world and the US should have it.

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  Trump's remark on reciprocal tariffs goes viral: 'Did not want to be accused of April Fool's Day'

  World | March 05, 2025 12:39 IST

  US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries from April 2.

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  America is back to Zelenskyy's 'important' letter: Top quotes from Trump's address to joint session

  World | March 05, 2025 11:16 IST

  US President Donald Trump, in his address to the joint session of the US Congress, underscored some of the decisions taken by his administration, including ending the "weaponised government" and removing the "poison of critical race theory from public schools."

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  Donald Trump addresses joint session of Congress, declares 'US will be woke no longer' | WATCH

  World | March 05, 2025 8:59 IST

  During his address to Congress, US President Donald Trump proclaimed that America’s momentum, pride, confidence, and spirit have returned, claiming a "renewed sense of national strength" under his leadership.

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  Is it DeepSeek vs ChatGPT? US Congressional houses issue warnings against Chinese AI chatbot: Report

  World | February 01, 2025 11:28 IST

  The US Congressional offices have started to issue warnings to their employees against utilising Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek. Earlier on Thursday, the data protection authority in Italy blocked access to the Chinese AI tool.

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  US Congress passes 'Laken Riley Act' to deport illegal immigrants: All you need to know about it

  World | January 23, 2025 9:17 IST

  The Laken Riley Act directs federal authorities to deport immigrants who are accused, but not yet convicted, of specific crimes, provided they are in the country illegally. This provision bypasses the need for a criminal conviction before deportation.

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  Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

  World | December 30, 2024 23:06 IST

  US President Donald Trump has backed Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson for another term as House Speaker. Johnson thanked Trump for endorsement saying, "The American people demand and deserve that we waste no time. Let's get to work!”

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  'India has never been, and will never be...': When US Congress gives standing ovation to Dr Singh

  World | December 27, 2024 11:57 IST

  Manmohan Singh had promised the US and the world on July 19, 2005: "We have never been, and will never be, a source of proliferation of sensitive technologies."

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  US House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, Musk warns 'America headed for disaster'

  World | December 20, 2024 8:44 IST

  debate over the debt ceiling is at the centre of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown.

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  US Congress averts government shutdown, approves three-month funding bill for federal agencies

  World | September 23, 2024 4:26 IST

  The US Congress needed to pass a stopgap spending bill before October 1, when current funding expires just weeks before the November elections. However, Republicans and Democrats were divided over a voting bill which asked for proof of citizenship from voters.

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  US House Republicans cancel vote on stopgap funding measure amid GOP opposition

  World | September 11, 2024 23:17 IST

  Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as it became increasingly clear the measure lacked the support to pass as a potential partial government shutdown looms.

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  Netanyahu addresses joint session of US Congress, seeks Biden's support against Gaza | WATCH LIVE

  World | July 25, 2024 15:31 IST

  Almost everyone in the House chamber rose to applaud Netanyahu as he walked in. Several Democrats — Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Marcy Kaptur of Ohio and Sylvia Garcia of Texas — remained seated and did not applaud his entrance.

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  'Lecturing India on human rights won't...': Indian-American lawmakers urge constructive talks

  World | May 17, 2024 10:36 IST

  Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said India was colonised for over 100 years and thus lecturing them on human rights would be unproductive. Meanwhile, other lawmakers like Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar underscored that India remains an important partner of the US.

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  Ukraine would be outgunned 'ten to one' in weeks without US help, says top general in Europe

  World | April 10, 2024 23:37 IST

  Christopher Cavoli, the head of the European Command, said Russia was currently firing five artillery shells for every one fired by Ukraine and can launch large-scale attacks daily. The US Congress has delayed passing its $60 billion supplemental bill due to pressure from Republicans.

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  US Senate passes $460 billion spending bill to narrowly avoid government shutdown

  World | March 09, 2024 15:55 IST

  The legislation includes funding for agriculture, transportation, housing, energy, veterans and other programs through the end of the fiscal year on September 30. The Congress now has to vote on a larger package of spending bills including the military, homeland security and healthcare.

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  Biden promises to revitalise partnership with India, says he won't 'bow down' to Putin | WATCH

  World | March 08, 2024 11:04 IST

  During his hour-long address, Biden repeatedly slammed his "predecessor" Donald Trump and Republicans for threatening US democracy and bowing down to Russia. He also tackled Republicans on economic issues, taxes and healthcare and accused them of trying to bury the truth of the 2021 Capitol attack.

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  US fails to pass aid package for Ukraine, Israel despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show spine'

  World | February 07, 2024 7:29 IST

  The vote gave individual lawmakers another chance to show voters their support for Israel and could be used on the campaign trail to criticize those who voted against it. But it did little to generate momentum toward passage of a final emergency spending package.

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  US Congress passes third stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown, awaits Biden's nod

  World | January 19, 2024 12:30 IST

  The bill was passed in the US House of Representatives with a vote of 314-108, with 106 hard-right members opposing the "out-of-contol government spending". The bill was passed to avert a government shutdown on Saturday morning and extends funding at current levels for some agencies till March 1.

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  US: Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin faces ire for concealing hospitalisation from White House

  World | January 08, 2024 11:13 IST

  The 70-year-old Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit on New Year's Day after experiencing severe pain following a still-undisclosed elective medical procedure. His whereabouts were not disclosed to the White House for three days, even his deputy.