US Congress: News
Trump slams Zelenskyy after Ukraine strikes Russian oil terminal
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on Russia, hitting an oil terminal in Saint Petersburg.
US lawmaker introduces bill to protect video game ownership rights
A new bill called the Power To The Players Act has been introduced in the US Congress by New York Representative Ritchie Torres.
India proposes 3-part peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
India has proposed a three-part plan for a truce between Russia and Ukraine.
Why US government has shelved research projects on cyclospora
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reportedly shelved two of its three research projects on cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that has sickened tens of thousands this summer.
US changing Green Card application rules: What you should know
The United States government will change its public charge assessment for certain Green Card applicants from September 18.
Trump nominates Jay Clayton as new intelligence chief
United States President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton as the new director of national intelligence, replacing his earlier controversial choice, Bill Pulte.
This US bill seeks to end path to permanent residency
Chip Roy, a Republican Congressman from Texas, has introduced a bill in the US Congress seeking major changes to the H-1B visa program.
AI giants urge new laws to curb biological weapon risks
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies have asked the US Congress to pass laws restricting access to synthetic DNA and RNA.
Why Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit against WSJ has been dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch.
Why Bill Gates will testify before US Congress in June
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will testify before the United States Congress in June as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
US report warns Pakistan still sheltering terrorist groups targeting India
A United States Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has revealed that Pakistan continues to provide sanctuary to several terrorist organizations, including those targeting India and Kashmir.
This bill might revoke $100,000 H-1B-visa fee for healthcare workers
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives to waive the $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas.
India rejects US commission's report on religious freedom violations
The Indian government has strongly rejected a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
US agency to meet CEOs of Waymo, other robotaxi firms
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a national autonomous vehicle safety forum on Tuesday.
Trump says 48 Iranian 'leaders' killed
United States President Donald Trump said 48 Iranian leaders have been killed in the ongoing US-Israeli strikes on the country.
Why Hollywood insiders don't want Netflix to buy Warner Bros.
A group of anonymous Hollywood producers has sent an open letter to the US Congress, warning of a potential "economic and institutional meltdown" if Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery goes through.
'Surprising': Tharoor slams diaspora over silence on India-US setbacks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed disappointment over the Indian-American community's silence on recent tensions in India-US relations.
Trump cancels $4.9B in foreign aid, reigniting clash with Congress
President Donald Trump has announced his decision to cancel $4.9 billion in foreign aid spending approved by the US Congress.
US Congress passes landmark crypto bill—Why it's a big deal
The US Congress has passed its first major national cryptocurrency legislation, a historic move for the industry.
US to criminalize revenge porn, AI deepfakes
The US Congress has passed a landmark legislation, Take It Down Act, which seeks to ban non-consensual intimate photos and videos from online platforms.
US Congress calls on Big Tech to address deepfake concerns
The US Congress has stepped up its scrutiny of major tech firms including Apple, Meta, Google, and Microsoft over deepfake non-consensual intimate images.
Biden administration approves $1.2 billion helicopter equipment sale to India
In a major boost to India's defense capabilities, the Joe Biden administration has approved a landmark defense deal with India, estimated at $1.17 billion.
X: Women of color running for US Congress abused more
A recent study by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) and the University of Pittsburgh, has revealed that women of color campaigning for US Congress in 2024, have been subjected to a disproportionate number of attacks on X.
'Hindus go back': 2nd BAPS temple vandalized in US
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California, United States, was vandalized with xenophobic and anti-Hindu messages on Wednesday.
From travel to healthcare: Global impact of CrowdStrike's outage explained
A software update by US cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, triggered a major global IT disruption.
SpaceX challenges FAA's $630,000 fine in letter to Congress
SpaceX has taken its disagreement with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Congress, following a proposed fine of $630,000.
Now, CrowdStrike's shareholders are suing it over global IT outage
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, is currently facing a lawsuit filed by its shareholders.
Microsoft urges US Congress to regulate deepfakes
Microsoft has issued a plea to the US Congress, urging it to enact legislation against AI-generated deepfakes.
PM Modi meets US Congressional delegation, including Nancy Pelosi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a meeting with a bipartisan United States delegation, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, on Thursday.
Explained: Why is US's Jake Sullivan's visit to India important
Jake Sullivan, the National Security Adviser to United States President Joe Biden is on a visit to India starting Monday.
US Congress restricts staff from using Microsoft's Copilot: Here's why
The US House of Representatives has prohibited its staff members from using Microsoft's AI-driven chatbot, Copilot, according to a report by Axios.
US: University of Pennsylvania president resigns amid antisemitism controversy
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) President M Elizabeth Magill resigned from her post on Saturday (local time) amid intense criticism for appearing to dodge a question on campus antisemitism.
UPenn loses $100m donation amid controversy over university presidents' testimony
The University of Pennsylvania or UPenn lost a $100 million grant after the university's president Elizabeth Magill's testimony before the US Congress regarding antisemitism on campus sparked controversy.
Hunter Biden now charged with tax evasion of $1.4 million
Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine tax charges in California. This is the second criminal case against Hunter.
US government shutdown looms despite compromise plan
As the United States (US) government moves toward a possible shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson presented a compromise proposal that excludes stringent conservative demands such as reducing expenditure and limiting immigration.
US Congress passes stopgap measure to prevent government shutdown
The United States (US) Congress gave its go-ahead to a "stopgap funding bill" on Saturday to avert a damaging government shutdown and keep federal agencies running until mid-November.
Ether linked to last year's FTX hack begins moving
Millions worth of ether linked to an FTX account drainer have been spotted in transactions in blockchain data.
US Congress green-lights India-US fighter jet engine deal
The United States (US) Congress on Wednesday approved a deal with India that will allow American conglomerate General Electric (GE) to jointly produce engines for military aircraft in India.
Pentagon aware of UFOs for decades: Whistleblowers tell US Congress
On Wednesday, three US military veterans told Congress that the government knows more about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) than it is telling the public.
US Congress's historic hearing on UFOs: Key takeaways
The US House of Representatives witnessed the most anticipated Congressional hearing in a long time. The publicly telecasted hearing was about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
US Congress to hold hearing on UFOs: What to expect
The United States House of Representatives will hear testimonies from witnesses regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) later today.