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04 Oct 2023

In A First In US History, Kevin McCarthy Ousted As Sitting House Speaker

Eight Republicans led by Congressman Matt Gaetz voted against McCarthy along with the Democrats in a 216 to 210 votes on Tuesday afternoon.

18 Jan 2023

US lawmaker introduces bill to remove Pakistan as major non-NATO ally

The bill introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs seeks to require annual certification from the president with certain conditions for Islamabad to be given such a designation.

12 Oct 2022

‘I can no longer…’: Former US presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard quits party

Tulsi Gabbard was the first-ever Hindu American to be elected to the US House of Representatives She was elected in 2013 from Hawaii and was subsequently elected for four consecutive terms Gabbard was known for being a fierce critic of US President Joe Biden

01 Aug 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins Asia trip, no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi has embarked on a trip to Asia which will take her to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan Tensions had heightened between the US and China over speculation that Pelosi could also make a stop in Taiwan The last House Speaker to visit Taiwan was Republican Newt Gingrich in 1997

18 Dec 2019

I will be impeached today by Radicals Left, says Donald Trump

Trump had on Tuesday also written a letter fiercely attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic opposition for destroying American democracy by attempting a coup against the American head of state.

31 Oct 2019

Kim Kardashian hails US House of Representatives for Armenian Genocide

Following the decision, the 39-year-old 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, who proudly embraces her Armenian heritage praised the government for its decision in a post on her Instagram.

US midterm elections

09 Nov 2018

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.

Mahatama Gandhi

02 Oct 2018

Move to posthumously award US Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi

A resolution has been moved in the US House of Representatives.

02 Oct 2018

US lawmakers move to to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Gandhi

The announcement was made during the popular India Day Parade in New York in August.

28 Feb 2018

Donald Trump serious about fighting 2020 US election, names 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.

Indian American

25 Jan 2018

2 Indian-Americans vying for Congress from same New York seat

Two Indian-Americans from the Democratic party have thrown their hats in the ring for the US House of Representatives from the same Congressional seat in New York.

20 Jan 2018

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.

07 Dec 2017

US House quells Democrat's bid to impeach Donald Trump

The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly quelled a congressman's resolution to impeach President Donald Trump as many Democratic Party leaders questioned its timing and termed the move as "premature".

09 Nov 2017

Trump's limited appeal a warning sign for Republicans ahead of 2018 elections

Democratic election victories in Virginia and New Jersey showed Republicans losing more ground in suburban areas, where President Donald Trump`s unpopularity could cost them dearly in next year`s congressional races.

26 Jul 2017

EU raises 'concerns' over US sanctions vote against Russia

The European Union on Wednesday said it held deep reservations over a vote by the US House of Representatives to impose tough new sanctions on Russia that may affect energy flows to Europe.

21 Jul 2017

Philippines PM Rodrigo Duterte says will never visit 'lousy' United States

Duterte was responding to remarks by Massachusetts Congressman James McGovern, who told a hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission that he would protest against such a visit if US President Donald Trump followed through on an invitation to the firebrand Philippine leader.

14 Jul 2017

US House passes $700 billion annual defence bill

But the measure faces more hurdles before it can become law, notably because it would increase military spending beyond last year's $619 billion bill, which is barred by the 2011 Budget Control Act's caps on government spending.

12 May 2017

North Korea sends protest to US Congress over sanctions

North Korea's Parliament has sent a rare letter of protest to the US House of Representatives over its new package of tougher sanctions.

US House of Representatives

04 May 2017

US House of Representatives passes bill to repeal Obamacare

The US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly passed a Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare, delivering a welcome victory to President Donald Trump after early legislative stumbles.

04 May 2017

Trump faces major test as vote looms on US healthcare bill

House Republican leaders have expressed confidence the bill would pass and several party moderates who previously objected to the measure got behind it on Wednesday, giving it new momentum.

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