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  What's in the Iran-US deal? Top Democrats seek urgent briefing, writes to Rubio

  World | June 26, 2026 16:55 IST

  Rubio is currently accompanying US President Donald Trump during his visit to France for the G7 Summit and related meetings. The lawmakers said Congress needed a clearer understanding of the agreement and the administration’s plans for implementing it.

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  Democrats demand Trump refunds USD 175 billion collected in tariffs after US Supreme Court quashing

  World | February 24, 2026 6:57 IST

  With November’s midterm elections drawing closer, Democrats have started telling voters that Trump illegally increased taxes and is now declining to give the money back to the public.

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  Epstein files: Bombshell emails released by Democrats say Trump 'knew about girls'

  World | November 13, 2025 0:45 IST

  The Republican president has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein's alleged crimes and has said he ended their relationship years ago.

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  Trump-led US govt shutdown begins as Senate Democrats reject Republican funding bill

  World | October 01, 2025 9:52 IST

  The Senate rejected the legislation as Democrats are making good on their threat to close the government if Donald Trump and Republicans do not accede to their health care demands. The 55-45 vote on a bill to extend federal funding for seven weeks fell short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster.

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  Trump denies claim as Democrats release letter to Epstein purportedly signed by US President

  World | September 09, 2025 7:19 IST

  Donald Trump refuted such claims and said he did not write the letter or create the drawing of a curvaceous woman that surrounds the letter, and he filed a USD 10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for earlier reporting on his link to the letter.

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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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  Kamala Harris loses US elections: Was America not ready to accept a woman President? | ANALYSIS

  World | November 08, 2024 17:21 IST

  In the United States, women make up 51 per cent of the population, and people of colour represent 42 per cent according to the US Census. Despite this, women continue to face disparities, earning less than men and being underrepresented in both government and leadership positions.

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  Who is winning the 2024 US Presidential Election? Check latest projections and results

  World | November 06, 2024 9:37 IST

  US Election Results 2024: Political experts said Harris will be the next US president if she wins the Rust Belt swing states. The four swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina are called Sun Belt with a total electoral college vote of 49.

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  US government shutdown imminent? Lawmakers fail to pass stopgap funding bill for six-month extension

  World | September 19, 2024 9:51 IST

  Congress needs 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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  At DNC, Harris's running mate Walz introduces himself to crowd, reveals personal secrets | WATCH

  World | August 22, 2024 10:12 IST

  Walz has faced scrutiny, particularly over claims he embellished his background. His wife clarified that, contrary to Walz's repeated assertions, she did not use in vitro fertilization but opted for other fertility treatments.

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  Democratic National Convention LIVE: Bill Clinton, Pelosi and Walz to take centre-stage | WATCH

  World | August 22, 2024 9:36 IST

  Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton are headlining the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of its new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters.

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  DNC Day 3 begins with Vedic prayer by Bengaluru priest, chants 'Om Shanti Shanti...' | WATCH

  World | August 22, 2024 8:12 IST

  Bhatt, a priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, originates from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest with training in the Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, having studied under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of the Udupi Ashta Matha.

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  At DNC event, Michelle Obama tells Trump presidency just may be a 'Black job' | WATCH

  World | August 21, 2024 14:49 IST

  “Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?” Former first lady Michelle Obama criticized Donald Trump during her DNC speech for his history of attacking her and her husband, drawing applause from Democrats.

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  Obama night at the DNC: Barack, Michelle rouse crowd for Kamala Harris | WATCH

  World | August 21, 2024 9:11 IST

  Former President Barack Obama sought to recapture the energy of his 2008 run for office and lend it to Harris’ campaign effort this time around. “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling fired up! I’m feeling ready to go,” Obama said.

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  Democratic Convention HIGHLIGHTS: Obama warns about danger of polarisation if Trump wins | WATCH

  World | August 21, 2024 10:23 IST

  The former president warned the crowd at the DNC that even though “the torch has been passed” to Harris, the work for Democrats is not yet done.

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  Tearful Biden passes the baton to Kamala Harris, claims she will be a 'historic president' | WATCH

  World | August 20, 2024 11:54 IST

  Kamala Harris will be a "historic president", US President Joe Biden has said, as he passed the baton of the Democratic Party to her and made a strong pitch to American voters to vote for her to preserve democracy.

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  'Biden, you can't hide': Protesters break through security fence near site of Democratic Convention

  World | August 20, 2024 8:20 IST

  The march happened just as President Joe Biden, who has been the target of intense criticism from pro-Palestinian groups, including the marchers, was doing a walk-through of the largely empty United Center. Biden was scheduled to address the party in the evening.

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  Democratic National Convention: Grand event to nominate Harris for 2024 race, Biden to get farewell

  World | August 19, 2024 12:34 IST

  The convention will lean into the party's potential to make history. Harris vies to be the first woman, the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to reach the Oval Office. Harris will aim to use the convention to take a share of the credit for what she and Biden accomplished

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  US: Trump's running mate JD Vance defends 'childless cats' remark about Kamala Harris, Democrats

  World | July 27, 2024 14:55 IST

  In 2021, while running for the Ohio Senate seat, Vance referred to key Democrats, including Harris, as "childless cats" who want to make the country "miserable". Harris, 59, is a stepmother to her husband Doug Emhoff's two children, Ella and Cole, who call her "Momala".

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  Kamala Harris sets fundraising record ahead of Democratic convention, raises $81 million in 24 hours

  World | July 23, 2024 7:24 IST

  Since Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, Harris has worked quickly to secure the party nomination, gaining the support of over half of Biden's delegates. She has also won the endorsements of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ex-President Bill Clinton.