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Trump's cybersecurity panel resigns, accuses him of ignoring security issues

Seven members of US President Donald Trump's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) have resigned.

Controversial Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka exits White House

A White House official said Sebastian Gorka, one of US President Donald Trump's most publicly visible aides, is no longer part of the Trump administration.

Trump's controversial chief strategist Steve Bannon exits White House

The Trump administration has lost yet another top aide.

Trump calls Modi, both leaders plan to elevate "strategic consultations"

US President Donald Trump's phone call congratulating PM Narendra Modi over India's 70th Independence Day reportedly went beyond the usual pleasantries.

Virginia violence: White House defends Trump's controversial response

US President Donald Trump has come under criticism for not explicitly condemning white supremacists that most are blaming for the Charlottesville violence.

Scaramucci: "Elements" within White House plotting Trump's exit

Virginia: Far-right rally turns violent, 1 killed and 19 injured

In a disturbing instance, a car rammed into a crowd opposing a far-right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia killing one person and leaving 19 injured.

Trump's NYC home now on Airbnb for $725 a night!

Airbnb has another luxurious listing now: US President Donald Trump's New York City home in Queens, where he spent his childhood.

Ivanka Trump to attend first Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit which is being co-hosted by India and the US would be held in Hyderabad from November 28-30.

Trump Chicken "steaks out" in protest near White House

US President Donald Trump is away from the White House on vacation. And already, we may see a coop in the West Wing.

Pence rejects reports that he's running for president in 2020

US Vice-President Mike Pence has dismissed a New York Times report stating that he was preparing to run for president in 2020.

Trump and Modi to receive rakhis from remote Haryanvi village

With rakhi approaching, Donald Trump is set to received 1001 rakhis from a remote village in Haryana.

US special counsel Mueller assembles grand jury over Russia probe

Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating allegations of Russia's election interference, has reportedly assembled a grand jury.

"Won't stay off social media", says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump's Twitter addiction is well known; he recently made it clear that he wouldn't quit using social media as it was the only way for him to "get the truth out".

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.

Trump helped frame son's statement that was later found misleading

The White House said President Trump had "weighed in" on a statement in which his son Donald Trump Jr. denied that his meeting with a Russian lawyer was related to the 2016 presidential campaign.

Top White House officials tricked by email prankster

Turns out Russia's email hacking scandal isn't the only issue harassing the Trump administration.

Trump's media chief sacked just 10 days after appointment

The White House under Donald Trump is increasingly looking like an episode of 'The Apprentice.'

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.

Trump's chief of staff forced out in stormy White House

US President Donald Trump has forced out White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, replacing him with Homeland Security secretary John Kelly.

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill, will Trump veto it?

The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of constituting new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea.

Foxconn to invest $10bn in US factory, Trump takes credit

Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn has announced plans to invest $10 billion in a new factory to be situated in Wisconsin, USA.

Trump to ban transgender troops in US military

US President Donald Trump announced that transgender individuals will no longer be able to serve in the US military.

Defying Trump, US House votes to intensify sanctions on Russia

On July 26, the US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impose fresh sanctions on Russia over Moscow's alleged interference in the 2016 US Presidential election.

Sean Spicer ends tumultuous tenure as White House press secretary

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has resigned reportedly in opposition to President Donald Trump's decision to appoint combative Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci as new communications director.

Trump's son, son-in-law to appear before US senate next week

US President Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr., son-in-law Jared Kushner and former campaign manager Paul Manafort have been told to testify before Senate committees over their meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.

What would happen if Republican healthcare plan comes through?

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts that 32 million Americans would lose health coverage from a Republican plan to repeal Obamacare.

US House passes Defense bill, boosts cooperation with India

The US House of Representatives has passed a $696 billion bill which sets military policy and sanctions spending for the Department of Defense (DoD).

Trump says White House mood is "fantastic" despite Russia allegations

US President Donald Trump said in an interview that the mood in the White House is "fantastic" despite his administration facing intense scrutiny over its alleged ties to Russia.

Ivanka plays Trump: Fills in for daddy at G20 summit

Looks like Trump is already preparing his daughter for presidency with Ivanka Trump filling in for her father at the G20 Summit in Hamburg.

US government's ethics chief resigns following clashes with Trump

Walter Shaub, director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), has announced his resignation after repeatedly clashing with President Donald Trump.

Republicans slam Trump over his sexist tweet on female journalist

It is no surprise when we hear a controversy surrounding US President Donald Trump as time and again he has been embroiled in one. The latest to recount is the sexist tweet he made on prominent female journalist Mika Brzezinski.

Modi brainstorms with American CEOs, while Trump's shadow looms

Although Donald Trump is widely criticized, he is still the President of the United States and this means treading carefully around him lest he does something disastrous.

PM Modi arrives in Washington DC, will meet Trump tomorrow

After stopping in Portugal, PM Modi has now arrived in Washington DC for a two-day visit, the first under Donald Trump's Presidency. The two leaders are expected to discuss strategically important issues.

Kenneth Juster to be next US Envoy to India?

US President Donald Trump's aide and White House's top brass Kenneth Juster will be the next US Ambassador to India.

To companies, with love: Trump pledges to remove immigration hurdles

Allaying the Silicon Valley's concerns on work visas, President Trump pledged to work with those including the Congress on immigration, so that the companies face no hurdles in "getting the people they want".

Modi's US agenda: Dinner with Trump, meeting with Indian diaspora

During PM Narendra Modi's upcoming Washington visit, US President Donald Trump will host him for a personal dinner at the White House.

New COVFEFE Act seeks to preserve Trump's tweets as presidential-records

Last month, President Donald Trump tweeted a misspelled word that just might make its way to America's law books… That's if one witty Democratic lawmaker has his way.

White House: Trump, Modi will outline 'common vision' for ties

The White House said the June 26 meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi would "set forth a vision that will expand the US-India partnership in an ambitious and worthy way".

Modi to visit US on June 25-26, meet President Trump

PM Narendra Modi will be visiting the US on June 25-26 to meet the new American President Donald Trump. This will be their first meeting.