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Trump urges Congress to pass bill banning and criminalising sex changes on children
Washington, DC, March 5: US President Donald Trump has called on Congress to pass a bill "permanently banning and criminalising sex changes on children." Trump said that his administration is getting wokeness out of US schools, military and society and called wokeness "trouble."
'Very sad,' says Trump as Democrats walk out during his speech
Washington, March 5: US President Donald Trump, while addressing a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, criticised Democrats for their lack of enthusiasm and refusal to applaud his remarks, calling it "very sad."
Accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations, says President Trump
Washington, DC, March 5: US President Donald Trump said that his administration has accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations in four years or eight years and "we have just started." He stated that the US is on the "verge of a comeback, the likes of which has never witnessed."
Republicans in Congress chant USA USA to Demcrat heckler during Trump's address
Washington, DC, March 5: Republicans in Congress stood up and chanted 'USA, USA' to a Democrat heckler during US President Donald Trump's address when he recalled his popular victory.
Great opportunity to hear from Trump on three key issues that he's promised to deliver on: US Congressman Zach Nunn
Washington, DC, March 5: US Congressman Zach Nunn said that they will have a great opportunity to hear US President Donald Trump on three key issues - American energy independence, national security and getting the economy back on track.
Protests against Elon Musk hit Tesla stores across US
Boston, March 2: Across the US, protests erupted outside Tesla dealerships, targeting CEO Elon Musk in response to his controversial actions and his close alignment with President Donald Trump.
Democrats criticise Trump for public showdown with Zelensky
New York, March 1: Democratic Party leaders have accused US President Donald Trump of batting for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during the public showdown with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, on Friday.
Hostility between Trump, Zelensky simmering since 2019 impeachment
New York, March 1: Before it erupted volcanically at their Oval Office meeting, the hostility between Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had been simmering since at least 2019 when Trump faced his first impeachment.
Mary Millben calls US President Donald Trump kind, shares incident from CPAC
Washington, DC, February 27: African-American singer and actress Mary Millben described US President Donald Trump as "kind," recalling an incident at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last week when he delayed his speech to allow her to perform, despite an initial decision by the backstage team to cancel her act due to his early arrival, highlighting what she called his "soft power" and unwavering support for her career.
Trump suggests India help US with elections after criticising USAID funding for India's elections
Washington DC, February 23: During his closing speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, US President Donald Trump criticised the USAID funding of USD 18 million funding for helping India with its elections.
Trump aide greets Indian-origin new FBI chief Kash Patel in 'Bollywood' style
Washington DC, February 21: US President Donald Trump took a leaf out of Bollywood to congratulate Indian-origin Kash Patel after his confirmation as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Donald Trump highlights Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director at Black History Month Reception
Washington DC, February 21: At a reception honouring Black History Month, US President Donald Trump highlighted significant milestones, including the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new FBI Director.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director after 51-49 votes
Washington DC, February 21: Kash Patel, an ally of President Donald Trump, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to NBC News.
FBI nominee Kash Patel advances to final Senate confirmation vote
Washington DC, February 20: The US Senate has voted to advance Indian-origin Kash Patel's nomination as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Musk calls himself 'Tech-Support' for Trump, slams US bureaucracy for fighting against people's will
Washington DC, February 19: Tesla CEO and DOGE Head, Elon Musk, opened up on the delay in the implementation of the executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump, blaming the US bureaucracy for it and said they are "fighting against the will of the people".
US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services Secretary
Washington, DC, February 14: The US Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr, an anti-vaccine activist as US Health and Human Services Secretary, NBC News reported.
PM Modi meets US Intelligence chief Gabbard, discusses 'India-US friendship'
Washington, Feb 13: In what was his first formal official meeting after arriving here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard fresh off from her Senate victory confirming her as the Director of National Intelligence.
Trump cancels Biden clearance for classified briefings
Washington, Feb 8: US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearance for his predecessor President Joe Biden, which will prevent the latter from receiving classified briefings in an apparent tit-for-tat for his own 2021 rebuff.
US President Trump, Centre criticized in Kerala Budget speech
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7: The final full budget of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government, presented in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Friday by State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal, took sharp aim at newly elected US President Donald Trump and the Union Government.
US: Tulsi Gabbard clears Senate Committee vote for nomination as next director of National Intelligence
Washington DC, February 5: Former United States Representative Tulsi Gabbard has cleared the Senate Intelligence Committee vote for her nomination to become the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), putting her one step closer to confirmation by the full Senate, as reported by The Hill.
Gabbard, Kennedy clear first confirmation hurdle; Bondi's attorney general nomination gets approval
New York, Feb 5: Two of US President Donald Trump's most controversial nominees for high-level positions, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F Kennedy Jr, cleared the first hurdle for confirmation to their posts after Senate committees cleared them.
Donald Trump's term begins with 49 per cent approval rating, majority back his actions on immigration: Report
Washington, DC, January 30: Just over a week into Donald Trump's second presidency, his approval rating stands at 49 per cent according to the first Emerson College Polling survey of his administration, The Hill reported.
Am I allowed to run again? US President Trump jests during address to House Republicans
Florida, January 28: US President Donald Trump in his remarks to GOP Members of Congress in Miami, Florida joked if he could run for the next Presidential elections in 2028.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania share first dance at Commander-in-Chief-Ball
Washington DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump shared their first dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball today. After a thunderous ovation by their supporters, the couple was joined by the US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance for the dance.
Donald Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from Paris Climate Accord
Washington, DC, January 21: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Treaty -- just as he did in his first term. It's among a slew of executive actions he signed in front of thousands of supporters at Capitol One Arena.
Trump criticises Biden for pardoning family members before leaving office
Washington, DC, January 21: United States President Donald Trump didn't hold back when addressing President Joe Biden's family pardons. Trump criticises Biden for an 11th-hour clemency announcement offering preemptive pardons to members of his family during remarks from the Capital One Arena Monday.
Inaugural Parade: Trump arrives at Capitol One Arena to cheers, chants of 'USA USA'
Washington, DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, arrived at the Capitol One Arena for the Inaugural Parade. The crowd greeted Trump with chants of "USA USA," expressing their enthusiasm as the 47th president made his way to the venue.
Trump signs record number of key orders after swearing-in as US Prez
Washington, Jan 22: Donald Trump, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, signed a record number of executive orders within hours of assuming office, drawing cheers from a massive crowd.
US President Trump announces external revenue service to 'tariff and tax foreign countries'
Washington, Jan 21: President Donald Trump has announced to establish the External Revenue Service to "tariff and tax foreign countries" instead of taxing US citizens and vowed to "overhaul" the trade system "to protect American workers and families".
Usha becomes first Indian-American Second Lady as JD Vance takes oath as US Vice President
Washington, Jan 21: Usha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady after her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the US on Monday.
The Golden Age of America begins declares Donald Trump after taking oath
Washington DC, January 20: Reiterating his resolve to 'Make America Great Again', Donald Trump, after being sworn in as the 47th US President, declared that the golden age of America has begun and today marks the 'Liberation Day' for the country.
Donald Trump sworn-in as 47th President of United States
Washington, DC, January 20: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States as during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. US Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Trump.
US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife at Blair House after attending church service
Washington, DC, January 20: US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, have arrived at Blair House, the President's guest house after attending church service alongside his family at St Johns Episcopal Church.
US: Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Gen Milley, Fauci and Jan 6 panel members
Washington, DC, January 20: US President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons for General Mark Milley, Dr Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as a shield against possible retaliatory action against them by his incoming successor, CNN reported.
I Love Trump: Excitement builds at Capitol One centre ahead of Trump's inauguration
Washington, DC, January 20: People expressed enthusiasm as they gathered outside the US Capitol Rotunda building, where US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is scheduled to be held Monday.
Usha Vance's grandaunt congratulates US Vice President-elect JD Vance, his wife ahead of inauguration
Visakhapatnam, January 20: US Vice President-elect JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance's grandaunt, Professor C Santhamma, extended her congratulations to the couple on their new roles ahead of their inauguration as the Vice President and Second Lady of the US.
Indiaspora congratulates Trump on second term, highlights growing Indian-American influence
Washington DC, January 20: The Indian diaspora organisation, Indiaspora, in the US extended their congratulations to the incoming Trump administration, particularly from the community on Monday ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the US, according to a press statement by the forum.
Indian stocks opened with gains before Trump oath, investors to monitor Trump swearing-in speech
Mumbai, January 20: Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday as markets made a positive opening before the oath ceremony of new US President Donald Trump.
Very soon we will begin the largest deportation exercise in American history: Trump at MAGA rally
Washington DC, January 20: Hours before his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump said, "very soon we will begin the largest deportation exercise in American history."
President-elect Trump, VP-elect JD Vance lay wreath at Arlington Cemetery ahead of inauguration
Washington, DC, January 20: United States President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Sunday (local time) participated in a solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, where they laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the eve of the inauguration.