US Senate: News
US adds $10B to NASA's Moon plan opposed by Musk
The US Senate has approved President Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill, allocating an additional $10 billion to NASA's Artemis Moon program.
US slashes remittance tax for NRIs from 3.5% to 1%
In a major relief for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the US Senate has revised its "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and slashed the proposed remittance transfer tax from 3.5% to just 1%.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested after disrupting US Senate hearing
Ben Cohen, co-founder of the ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's, and six other protesters were arrested on Wednesday for their disruptive protest at a US Senate hearing.
Who's Jay Bhattacharya? Academic appointed head of US health agency
The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian-origin academic and health policy professor at Stanford University, as the new Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Trump fires election commission chairwoman, but she won't leave
United States President Donald Trump has tried to fire Ellen L Weintraub, the Chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
US: Trump wants to keep TikTok around 'for little while'
President-elect Donald Trump has voiced his support for TikTok's stay in the United States.
China's yuan, stocks plunge as Trump returns to White House
China's financial markets took a nosedive on Wednesday, with the yuan and stock markets taking a hit.
Musk will implement THIS change if appointed in Trump's administration
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said he wants to cut the US government's red tape, if he gets a position in the administration and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has clinched a historic win.
'Let that sink in': Elon Musk rejoices as Trump triumphs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared an edited image of himself carrying a sink into the White House's Oval Office, captioning it "Let that sink in."
Boeing CEO to testify before US Senate on aircraft safety
Boeing's CEO, David Calhoun, will testify before the US Senate's investigations subcommittee today.
Arizona House votes to overturn near-total complete ban on abortions
The Arizona House has voted in favor of a proposal aimed at overturning the state's nearly complete ban on abortions.
US Senate passes bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok
The US Senate has passed a bill that could force ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, to relinquish its ownership of the popular social media platform.
US Senate passes bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok: Report
The US Senate has passed a bill requiring ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—to sell the popular social media platform or risk being removed from app stores.
22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement
At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.
'Sorry for everything': Zuckerberg to families at US Senate hearing
During a US Senate hearing, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued an apology to families, affected by the negative consequences of social media on children.
PM Modi accepts invite to address US Congress 2nd time
PM Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation of United States (US) House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to address a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives in Washington on June 22.
Modi to address US Congress's joint session on June 22
PM Narendra Modi has been invited to address the joint meeting of the United States (US) Senate and the House of Representatives on June 22, the US congressional leaders said on Friday.
US averts default as Senate narrowly passes debt ceiling bill
The US Senate on Thursday narrowly approved a bill to suspend the country's borrowing limit days before it was due to default on its debt.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges for AI regulation before Senate
The viral success of ChatGPT has made OpenAI CEO Sam Altman the face of the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Who is Eric Garcetti, the new US envoy to India
The United States Senate voted 52-42 on Wednesday to elect President Joe Biden's loyalist Eric Garcetti as the US ambassador to India after the position remained vacant for 20 months.
US: Biden mulls stricter gun-control policy; background checks, safety must
The United States (US) President Joe Biden is mulling bringing a more "proactive and strict gun-control policy" to the country, which has been marred by mass shootings and violence involving firearms, Reuters reported.
US senator introduces bipartisan bill to ban TikTok nationwide
A new bipartisan Senate bill introduced on Tuesday has brought a TikTok ban in the US closer than it has ever been.
US midterm election results: Tight contest between Democrats, Republicans
The counting of votes for the US midterm elections got underway on Wednesday, which will in turn decide the composition of the US Congress — the federal legislature.
US Senate passes first gun control bill in 30 years
The United States Senate has passed the most significant gun legislation in nearly three decades.
US earmarks billions for chip production as COVID-19 hits Taiwan
The US Senate passed the Endless Frontier Act, funneling billions to bolster local chip manufacturing and technology sectors. The legislation aims to keep the US competitive with China, which is also pumping billions into its semiconductor research and manufacturing.
US Senate begins Trump's impeachment trial
The US Senate began the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, on Wednesday with impeachment managers from the Democratic Party-controlled House of Representatives making a strong case.
NewsBytes Briefing: GameStop controversy attracts government scrutiny, and more
The battle between working class Americans and Wall Street billionaires has garnered bipartisan support from both sides of the US Senate.
Trump's impeachment trial in Senate to begin on February 8
The United States Senate would begin the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump on February 8, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Trump signs law on Dalai Lama's succession, Beijing furious
During his last days at office, outgoing United States President Donald Trump has taken a decision that has left his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping miffed.
NewsBytes Briefing: US Senate subpoenas CEOs of Google, Facebook, Twitter
Last night, the US Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to issue subpoenas to the CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter.
Green Card waitlist over 195 years for Indians: US Senator
An Indian national hoping for a Green Card would have to wait for over 195 years, said a top United States Senator.
Trump halts immigration for 60-days, will affect green card seekers
A day after he announced the plans to halt immigration into the United States "temporarily", President Donald Trump said there will be a ban on those seeking permanent residency for 60 days.
We've entered recession, will be worse than 2009: IMF Chief
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said the world has entered into a recession, courtesy the coronavirus pandemic and she anticipates that the current global situation to be worse than 2009.
Coronavirus: US records highest single-day fatalities; death toll crosses 1,000
The number of deaths due to coronavirus crossed 1,000 in the United States, which has quickly become one of the worst-hit nations in the outbreak.
US Senator Kamala Harris drops out of 2020 Presidential race
United States Senator Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced her withdrawal from the 2020 Presidential race.
Best new shows, movies coming on Amazon Prime this November
Wondering what Amazon Prime is going to be streaming this month now that you are done watching The Office (again)?
Before tomorrow's Kashmir visit, EU delegation meets PM Modi
Kashmir has been reeling under an unprecedented lockdown since August raising concerns among rights groups. The area has been off-limits for almost everyone from journalists to activists.
Partial US government shutdown to last through Christmas
It seems like the partial US government shutdown is set to last through Christmas.
Saudi Arabia slams US Senate vote as 'interference'
Saudi Arabia today slammed as "interference" US Senate resolutions over its war in Yemen and critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder, warning that the move could have repercussions on its strategic ties with Washington.
#USMidterms: Candidate, endorsed by Taylor Swift, loses to Trump ally
Former Gov. Phil Bredesen lost the crucial US Senate seat of Tennessee to Republican Marsha Blackburn despite being endorsed by pop star Taylor Swift.
US Senator urges Trump to name China as 'currency manipulator'
Expressing concerns over China's currency actions, a top American Senator has urged US President Donald Trump to name Beijing as a "currency manipulator".
US Senate committee postpones hearing on Kavanaugh assault case
A key US Senate committee has postponed its hearing on sexual assault allegation against President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after his accuser Christine Blasey Ford declined the committee's request to testify before it.
Beyond the squared circle: WWE stars who indulged in politics
Wrestlers venturing into other professions is not a rarity, but for them to get involved in politics is rather an unusual decision.
20 Indian-Americans running for US Congress raise over $15.5 million
A record number of 20 Indian Americans are running for US Congressional elections this year.
Paul Ryan, the US House Speaker will not seek re-election
Paul Ryan, the top Republican in the US House of Representatives, said he would not stand for another term and has decided to retire when his term ends, casting his party into a leadership fight ahead of crucial mid-term elections.
Trump fires VA Secretary Shulkin, nominates WH doctor as replacement
US President Donald Trump today fired his Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and nominated White House physician, Admiral Ronny Jackson as his replacement.
US Senate rejects immigration bills: Dreamers left in a lurch
What will happen to the "Dreamers?" The question on everyone's mind fails to be answered despite a week of rare open debate in the US Senate.
Paradise Papers expose how Apple avoided billions in taxes!
The Paradise Papers revealed how Apple -the world's most profitable company- avoids billions in taxes using a secretive strategy.
American Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US Ambassador to India
The US Senate voted unanimously to confirm Kenneth Juster, 62, as the next American Ambassador to India.
US Senate approves $15bn hurricane relief package, raises debt ceiling
The US Senate has passed a $15.25 billion relief package for Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
Trump administration appoints 3 Indian-Americans to top govt. roles
The US Senate has confirmed three-Indian Americans for key posts in the government after they were nominated by President Donald Trump.
US Senate confirms Christopher Wray as new FBI director
The US Senate has confirmed Christopher Wray as the new director of the FBI in a 92-5 vote.
Putin responds to US sanctions, expels 755 American diplomatic staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin has retaliated against fresh US sanctions by announcing that 755 staff members must quit US diplomatic missions by September 1.
John McCain's revolt leads to Obamacare repeal bill failure
The latest attempt by the Republican-controlled US Senate to repeal the Obamacare healthcare program has failed.
Republicans oppose healthcare bill: Is Trumpcare doomed?
Casting a shadow of uncertainty over Trump's proposed healthcare bill, two more Republican senators, Mike Lee and Jerry Moran have stated their opposition to it, leaving it without the required majority for passing.
Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement bill in Senate, faces uncertain fate
Republicans in the US Senate have unveiled a bill proposing to replace Obamacare with a healthcare plan that cuts aid to the poor and ends tax on the wealthy.
US Senate passes bill preventing Trump from removing Russia sanctions
The US Senate has voted 97-2 to pass legislation proposing new sanctions on Russia.
US government shutdown averted after lawmakers reaches funding deal
A bipartisan agreement has been reached by Congressional negotiators on a crucial spending bill which will keep the US government running until September 30, preventing a shutdown.
US Senate confirms Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary in vote
The US Senate voted 72-27 in favour of confirming billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as US commerce secretary.
Hillary Clinton looking to turn Texas 'blue'
Democrats have long dreamed of turning the deep 'red' Texas state 'blue'; they believe the Lone Star state's politics are shifting in their favor.