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Cory Booker's 'filibuster': Could it break the record for longest Senate speech?

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech has lasted 18 hours. The record for the longest individual speech belongs to Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.

Sen, Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks on the Senate floor, Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025. (Senate Television via AP)

world news

Published on Apr 01, 2025 10:43 PM IST

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Indian Americans and the future of US-India ties

The five million-strong diaspora is in a flux, with a shift visible towards the Republican Party.

US-India relations do not rank as a top-tier election issue for the diaspora. Like the broader American electorate, Indian Americans referenced inflation, abortion, and jobs and the economy as their most pressing concerns in November 2024 (Getty Images)

opinion

Updated on Mar 29, 2025 09:16 PM IST

ByDevesh Kapur, , Milan Vaishnav, Sumitra Badrinathan

Who is Harry Sisson? TikToker accused of misleading women online to get nudes

Harry Sisson, a 23-year-old Democratic TikToker, faces allegations from eleven women claiming he misled them into sending explicit photos.

23-year-old TikTok influencer Harry Sisson is accused by multiple women of deceiving them into sharing explicit photos.(X/Harry Sisson)

entertainment

Published on Mar 20, 2025 10:26 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

MSNBC host shockingly announces she's quitting Democratic Party live on air

Symone Sanders Townsend said she was done with her party because she is “pissed” at Chuck Schumer for siding with the Republicans on the latest spending bill.

MSNBC host Symone Sanders Townsend announced live on air that she's quitting the Democratic Party because Chuck Schumer 'folded like a paper napkin' to Donald Trump by siding with the Republicans in the latest spending bill(X)

world news

Published on Mar 17, 2025 09:57 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Rep. Raúl Grijalva family: Know about wife Ramona and their daughters

Rep. Raúl Grijalva died from complications from cancer treatments. Grijalva is survived his wife, Ramona, and their three children- Adelita, Raquel, Marisa.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona passed away on Thursday.(Raúl Grijalva official website)

world news

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 03:30 AM IST

ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Who was Rep. Raúl Grijalva? Arizona congressman dies at 77 after cancer battle

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona died Thursday from complications from cancer treatments.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona passed away at 77.(Raúl Grijalva official website)

world news

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 03:03 AM IST

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Democrats-led states file lawsuit against Trump's mass layoffs at Education Dept

After a layoff of 1,300 people announced Tuesday, the education department will sit at roughly half the 4,100 it had when Donald Trump took office.

President Donald Trump wants the agency shut down, calling it wasteful and “overly influenced by liberal thinking”(Alex Brandon/AP Photo)

world news

Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Newsom agrees with Kirk's claim that Democrats ‘kicked out’ their best people

During a discussion with MAGA youth leader Charlie Kirk, California Governor Gavin Newsom concurred that the Democratic Party has lost its best talent.

In a podcast with Charlie Kirk, California Governor Gavin Newsom agreed that the Democratic Party has ousted its top members,(This is Gavin Newsom)

world news

Published on Mar 06, 2025 11:54 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Is Joe Rogan a Democrat? Podcaster says ‘I don’t consider myself a Republican’

Joe Rogan, the popular podcaster who supported Trump in the race for White House, explained that he's neither affiliated with any party, nor he is a Republican.

Joe Rogan stands for a benediction after President Donald Trump was sworn in during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool photo via AP)(AP)

world news

Published on Jan 26, 2025 08:51 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth endures Democratic grilling, remains unscathed

Hegseth, a former Fox News host and decorated veteran, is one of the most controversial figures ever nominated to be Secretary of Defense.

FILE - Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Dec. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)(AP)

world news

Published on Jan 15, 2025 11:08 AM IST

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Ahead of farewell address, Biden says party doubted he could ‘even move’

Biden said that the party doubted about whether he could even move, adding that he decided to pull out of the race despite believing he could win again.

Biden, who is set to deliver a farewell address to the nation next week, also added that Kamala Harris could have also beaten Trump.(AFP)

world news

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 10:54 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Stephen A. Smith tears into Joe Biden, makes surprising admission about Trump

Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN commentator, has taken a U-turn on his views about politics, stating that he regrets supporting Kamala Harris against Donald Trump.

Stephen A. Smith's dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party goes beyond Biden's contentious pardon of son Hunter.(AP)

world news

Published on Dec 23, 2024 06:42 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

South Korea's parties spar over nominating judges who can decide Yoon's fate

To remove President Yoon Suk Yeol, who remains as the country's symbolic head without powers, the nine-member bench needs the support of at least six judges.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers an address to the nation at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea. (File)(via REUTERS)

world news

Published on Dec 17, 2024 10:18 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

South Korean president defends martial law order as an act of governance

South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment calls after declaring martial law, which he defends as necessary.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering an address at the Presidential Office in Seoul.(AFP)

world news

Published on Dec 12, 2024 07:44 AM IST

AP |

Explained: How to impeach a South Korean president

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment threats after declaring martial law.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a speech to declare martial law in Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024.(Reuters)

world news

Published on Dec 04, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Reuters |

South Korea President Yoon declares martial law for first time since 1980

The move sent shockwaves through the country, which had a series of authoritarian leaders early in its history but has been considered democratic since the '80s

TOPSHOT - Police stand guard in front of the main gate of the National Assembly in Seoul on December 3, 2024, after South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 3 declared emergency martial law, saying the step was necessary to protect the country from

world news

Published on Dec 03, 2024 08:29 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Arya Vaishnavi

Democratic Party needs to chart a citizen-centric path

The Democratic Party has considerable work to do in order to reposition and revitalise itself as a winner in a presidential election.

The Democrats must grapple with the perception of being out of touch with what issues matter most to the majority of Americans and/or where Americans stand on those issues (REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Nov 27, 2024 07:01 PM IST

ByFrank F Islam

Trump whipped up fear, misinformation, Democratic Party failed to connect: John Kerry

John Kerry identified immigration and inflation as the two primary factors that drove Donald Trump’s success, even though economic indicators were positive

Former US secretary of state John Kerry said the Democratic Party, “was somewhat tone deaf to some of the cultural issues”. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

india news

Published on Nov 16, 2024 01:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Terms of Trade | What can the US election results teach India?

India has seen a rise of what are often described as freebies, to supplement what are clearly inadequate incomes for a large part of our population.

Donald Trump, from left, former US First Lady Melania Trump, and their son Barron Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.. Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

opinion

Published on Nov 15, 2024 08:04 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

‘Democrats need to…’: Indian American lawmaker on why Kamala Harris lost

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna talked about how Democrats failed to focus on all sections of society, eventually leading to Harris' loss in the election.

world news

Published on Nov 11, 2024 08:55 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Vaishnawi Sinha

Trump asks supporters to donate to Democrats, help them combat financial strain

Kamala Harris’s campaign ended with a debt of USD 20 million, despite raising over USD 1 billion, leaving USD 118 million in the campaign bank by October 16.

US President-elect Donald Trump, and the Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Nov 10, 2024 02:30 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Kamala Harris loses: In shock, Democrats search for answers

The only hope Democrats now have to impose any check on the President-elect is a majority in the House of Representatives, but the counting of votes is ongoing

US Vice-President Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves at supporters after delivering her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. (AFP)

world news

Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:39 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Dave Portnoy slams Democrats' reaction to Trump's win, ‘When you call us that…’

The founder of Barstool Sports took to Instagram to blast Democrats for their “knee jerk reactions” to Trump's win

Dave Portnoy slammed Democrats for their 'knee-jerk reactions' to Donald Trump's win

world news

Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:02 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Kamala Harris' native village in Tamil Nadu holds prayers for her success

Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather, PV Gopalan, was born over a century ago in the village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu.

Trump International hotel is seen in the background of the Sphere, entertainment arena, displaying an portrait of US Vice President and democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 4.(AFP)

india news

Updated on Nov 05, 2024 08:31 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ohio sheriff's lieutenant apologizes for 'won't help Democrats' post, blames…

Lt. John Rodgers, a 20-year sheriff's veteran in Clark County, where Springfield is the county seat, made the statements in several posts on Facebook.

The sheriff’s office said Rodgers, who has commanded the department's road patrol, would remain on duty, with a written reprimand for violating the department’s social media policy.(AP)

world news

Updated on Nov 04, 2024 09:55 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

'Mother' Beyoncé officially endorses Kamala Harris at Houston Rally

At a Houston rally, Beyoncé endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing her worries about the future of America.

Singer Beyonce speaks during a campaign rally of Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Houston, Texas, U.S., October 25, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Oct 26, 2024 12:08 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

From a red rural county, how American parties operate and why Trump has reason to smile

Kamala Harris’s real vulnerability comes from counties such as Brunswick, for Democrats have historically remained weak in the rural south, at least since the 1960s

At the Brunswick county Democratic Party headquarters, signs of local candidates in the race (HT)

world news

Updated on Oct 24, 2024 07:14 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Biden snaps at White House official reminding him to let Kamala Harris speak

During a hurricane briefing, President Joe Biden awkwardly continued speaking past the cue to Vice President Harris.

President Joe Biden, from left, joined by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi, and on screen from left, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks about the federal government's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)(AP)

world news

Updated on Oct 12, 2024 09:27 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Poll: How Black voters' views of Harris and Trump differ

A mid-September poll shows the difference between Black voters' views of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

This combination photo shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Flint, Mich., Oct. 4, 2024, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Walker, Mich., Sept. 27, 2024.(AP)

world news

Published on Oct 08, 2024 06:23 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Ashima Grover

MSNBC producer caught on tape: Admits to pushing Harris campaign

MSNBC producer Basel Hamdan, in a hidden camera interview, claims the network closely aligns with Kamala Harris's campaign, lacking journalistic independence.

world news

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 01:21 PM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech has lasted 18 hours. The record for the longest individual speech belongs to Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.

The five million-strong diaspora is in a flux, with a shift visible towards the Republican Party.

Harry Sisson, a 23-year-old Democratic TikToker, faces allegations from eleven women claiming he misled them into sending explicit photos.

Symone Sanders Townsend said she was done with her party because she is “pissed” at Chuck Schumer for siding with the Republicans on the latest spending bill.

Rep. Raúl Grijalva died from complications from cancer treatments. Grijalva is survived his wife, Ramona, and their three children- Adelita, Raquel, Marisa.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona died Thursday from complications from cancer treatments.

After a layoff of 1,300 people announced Tuesday, the education department will sit at roughly half the 4,100 it had when Donald Trump took office.

During a discussion with MAGA youth leader Charlie Kirk, California Governor Gavin Newsom concurred that the Democratic Party has lost its best talent.

Joe Rogan, the popular podcaster who supported Trump in the race for White House, explained that he's neither affiliated with any party, nor he is a Republican.

Hegseth, a former Fox News host and decorated veteran, is one of the most controversial figures ever nominated to be Secretary of Defense.

Biden said that the party doubted about whether he could even move, adding that he decided to pull out of the race despite believing he could win again.

Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN commentator, has taken a U-turn on his views about politics, stating that he regrets supporting Kamala Harris against Donald Trump.

To remove President Yoon Suk Yeol, who remains as the country's symbolic head without powers, the nine-member bench needs the support of at least six judges.

South Korean President Yoon faces impeachment calls after declaring martial law, which he defends as necessary.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment threats after declaring martial law.

The move sent shockwaves through the country, which had a series of authoritarian leaders early in its history but has been considered democratic since the '80s

The Democratic Party has considerable work to do in order to reposition and revitalise itself as a winner in a presidential election.

John Kerry identified immigration and inflation as the two primary factors that drove Donald Trump’s success, even though economic indicators were positive

India has seen a rise of what are often described as freebies, to supplement what are clearly inadequate incomes for a large part of our population.

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna talked about how Democrats failed to focus on all sections of society, eventually leading to Harris' loss in the election.

Kamala Harris’s campaign ended with a debt of USD 20 million, despite raising over USD 1 billion, leaving USD 118 million in the campaign bank by October 16.

The only hope Democrats now have to impose any check on the President-elect is a majority in the House of Representatives, but the counting of votes is ongoing

The founder of Barstool Sports took to Instagram to blast Democrats for their “knee jerk reactions” to Trump's win

Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather, PV Gopalan, was born over a century ago in the village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu.

Lt. John Rodgers, a 20-year sheriff's veteran in Clark County, where Springfield is the county seat, made the statements in several posts on Facebook.

At a Houston rally, Beyoncé endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing her worries about the future of America.

Kamala Harris’s real vulnerability comes from counties such as Brunswick, for Democrats have historically remained weak in the rural south, at least since the 1960s

During a hurricane briefing, President Joe Biden awkwardly continued speaking past the cue to Vice President Harris.

A mid-September poll shows the difference between Black voters' views of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

MSNBC producer Basel Hamdan, in a hidden camera interview, claims the network closely aligns with Kamala Harris's campaign, lacking journalistic independence.

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