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Long-awaited aid to Ukraine poised to pass US Congress, weapons coming soon

The Senate will take up the package of 4 bills passed by the House, one providing $61 billion for Ukraine, a second with $26 billion for Israel and a third with $8.12 billion 'to counter communist China' in the Indo-Pacific.

23 April 2024, 15:45 IST

Long-awaited aid to Ukraine poised to pass US Congress, weapons coming soon

Long-awaited aid to Ukraine poised to pass US Congress, weapons coming soon

Long-awaited aid to Ukraine poised to pass US Congress, weapons coming soon

23 April 2024, 15:45 IST

US House passes spending bill to avert shutdown, prompting GOP mutiny

In a 286-134 vote that came down to the wire, Democrats rallied to provide the support to overcome a furious swell of opposition by conservative Republicans.

22 March 2024, 17:17 IST

US House passes spending bill to avert shutdown, prompting GOP mutiny

US House passes spending bill to avert shutdown, prompting GOP mutiny

US House passes spending bill to avert shutdown, prompting GOP mutiny

22 March 2024, 17:17 IST

Indian-American lawmakers warn of damage to ties between nations over alleged 'plot to kill Pannun'

Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar issued the joint statement after receiving a classified briefing from President Joe Biden’s administration on the indictment of Nikhil Gupta, a citizen of India arrested in The Czech Republic, by the US prosecutors in connection with a foiled plot to kill the Khalistani Sikh extremist in New York.

15 December 2023, 23:32 IST

Indian-American lawmakers warn of damage to ties between nations over alleged 'plot to kill Pannun'

Indian-American lawmakers warn of damage to ties between nations over alleged 'plot to kill Pannun'

Indian-American lawmakers warn of damage to ties between nations over alleged 'plot to kill Pannun'

15 December 2023, 23:32 IST

US lawmaker George Santos, indicted on fraud charges, faces House expulsion vote

Santos, 35, has been mired in controversy since his 2022 election. He has admitted fabricating much of his biography, and federal prosecutors accuse him of laundering campaign funds and defrauding donors. Santos has pleaded not guilty to those charges.

01 December 2023, 12:29 IST

US lawmaker George Santos, indicted on fraud charges, faces House expulsion vote

US lawmaker George Santos, indicted on fraud charges, faces House expulsion vote

US lawmaker George Santos, indicted on fraud charges, faces House expulsion vote

01 December 2023, 12:29 IST

Hunter Biden prosecutor to testify behind closed doors to House Republicans

07 November 2023, 12:50 IST

Hunter Biden prosecutor to testify behind closed doors to House Republicans

Hunter Biden prosecutor to testify behind closed doors to House Republicans

Hunter Biden prosecutor to testify behind closed doors to House Republicans

07 November 2023, 12:50 IST

US House passes Republicans' Israel aid bill, faces dead end in Senate

The bill's introduction was the first major legislative action under new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. President Joe Biden has threatened a veto and Senator Chuck Schumer, majority leader of the Democratic-controlled Senate, said he would not bring it up for the vote.

02 November 2023, 22:16 IST

US House passes Republicans' Israel aid bill, faces dead end in Senate

US House passes Republicans' Israel aid bill, faces dead end in Senate

US House passes Republicans' Israel aid bill, faces dead end in Senate

02 November 2023, 22:16 IST

US House blocks move to expel embattled Republican George Santos

Santos on Friday pleaded not guilty to a 23-count federal indictment accusing him of crimes including laundering funds to pay for his personal expenses, illegally receiving unemployment benefits and charging donors' credit cards without their consent.

02 November 2023, 01:34 IST

US House blocks move to expel embattled Republican George Santos

US House blocks move to expel embattled Republican George Santos

US House blocks move to expel embattled Republican George Santos

02 November 2023, 01:34 IST

Mike Johnson elected new speaker of US House of Representatives

Johnson, whose candidature was supported by former president Donald Trump, said that he would propose a short-term measure to fund the government through January 15 or April 15.

26 October 2023, 01:33 IST

Mike Johnson elected new speaker of US House of Representatives

Mike Johnson elected new speaker of US House of Representatives

Mike Johnson elected new speaker of US House of Representatives

26 October 2023, 01:33 IST

US House to try again to pick a Speaker as Jim Jordan scrambles for votes

Jordan called for a second vote around 11 a.m. Wednesday, hoping that he would be able to show he has the momentum on the House floor to win the majority he needs to be elected. A few Republicans who opposed him Tuesday said they would relent and back Jordan on the second ballot.

18 October 2023, 16:35 IST

US House to try again to pick a Speaker as Jim Jordan scrambles for votes

US House to try again to pick a Speaker as Jim Jordan scrambles for votes

US House to try again to pick a Speaker as Jim Jordan scrambles for votes

18 October 2023, 16:35 IST

McCarthy, Biden turn to task of selling debt limit deal

Members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus have already declared war on the plan, which they say fails to impose meaningful spending cuts

29 May 2023, 05:04 IST

With debt limit deal in hand, McCarthy and Biden turn to task of selling it

With debt limit deal in hand, McCarthy and Biden turn to task of selling it

McCarthy, Biden turn to task of selling debt limit deal

29 May 2023, 05:04 IST