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From REAL ID to passport: Full list of acceptable US citizenship proof documents
The SAVE Act was passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. Which documents are accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship?
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 02:09 AM IST
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
What is the SAVE Act and how could it affect married women?
The SAVE Act mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for those registering to vote or updating their voter registration. Here's how it could impact married women.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 12:08 AM IST
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Why Republicans want to ban Chinese nationals from studying in US?
The spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, said that China “expresses strong concern and firmly opposes such practices."
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 07:32 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar
US Senate passes bill to prevent govt shutdown, Senate vote next
Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members to pass the funding measure, and they got it in the 217-213 House vote.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 04:58 AM IST
AP |
Trump’s mandate economy not Greenland; risk of wealth concentration: Ro Khanna
House India caucus co-chair and California Congressman spoke to HT on Trump, his China approach and ties with India, Indian-Americans, Silicon Valley, and liberal internationalism
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 10:33 AM IST
Indian-American Congressman takes oath on Gita, another reads a passage in House
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American to be ever elected to the House, was the first lawmaker to take the oath on the sacred Bhagavad Gita.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 04:47 PM IST
PTI |
Six Indian Americans sworn-in as members of US House of Representatives
Six Indian American lawmakers have been sworn into the House, including Bera, Khanna, Krishnamoorthi, Jayapal, Thanedar, and Subramanian.
Published on Jan 04, 2025 07:44 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava
Mike Johnson elected Speaker of US House as Republicans unite behind him
Mike Johnson's reelection as Speaker of the House underscores ongoing divisions among Republicans, even as he aims to align the party behind Trump’s agenda.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Reuters |
Who is Kay Granger, missing US politician found battling dementia at care home?
Granger, who represented Texas Congressional District 12, hadn't casted a vote in the House since July.
Published on Dec 23, 2024 01:14 PM IST
US House approves bill hours before govt shutdown deadline: What happens next?
If senators drag their feet, the government will still cease to be funded at midnight, and non-essential operations will start to grind to a halt.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Who is Elise Stefanik? 6 facts about new US ambassador to United Nations
Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, has been a long-time Donald Trump supporter and has been critical of the UN's role in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 10:25 AM IST
US bill on Hong Kong trade offices draws rebuke from city
US bill on Hong Kong trade offices draws rebuke from city
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 10:59 AM IST
AFP |
“Strong message to China,” US delegation reaches Dharmshala to meet Dalai Lama
US bipartisan delegation, including Pelosi and McCaul, visits Dharamshala to meet Dalai Lama after US Congress passes Resolve Tibet Act. China urges Biden not to sign.
Who is Cara Mund? Anti-Trump former Miss America loses Republican primary
Former Miss America Cara Mund, who recognised herself as a staunch anti-Trump Republican, failed the bid to secure the GOP congressional primary.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 05:34 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens speaker as House passes Ukraine aid
Republican Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene once again threatens Mike Johnson to oust him as speaker for joining Democrats in pushing the foreign aid package.
Published on Apr 22, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Ukraine, Israel, TikTok: the massive aid package before US Congress
Here is a breakdown of the $95 billion package, which now moves to the Senate, where it could be taken up as early as Tuesday.
Published on Apr 21, 2024 01:20 AM IST
AFP |
US House passes $61 billion Ukraine aid after long wait
American lawmakers passed four major national security bills after Republican Speaker took on his own party’s ultra-right faction
Updated on Apr 21, 2024 05:31 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
What is FISA? House passes surveillance bill despite Trump's plea to 'kill it'
The House voted Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool following a dramatic showdown on the floor,
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 03:16 AM IST
AP |
AOC warns Mike Johnson as he faces ouster threat from Marjorie Taylor Greene
As House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts an expulsion threat from his own party, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that Dems would not support him for free.
Published on Mar 25, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
US House passes TikTok ban bill: Rare moment of unity in political divide
Newly passed bill on Wednesday urges TikTok to divest from Chinese owner, or see it get barred in the United States.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 08:42 PM IST
AFP |
Indian-American State Senator Suhas Subramanyam running for US House of Representatives to take on the dysfunctional Congress
Indian-American State Senator Suhas Subramanyam running for US House of Representatives to take on the dysfunctional Congress
Published on Feb 21, 2024 10:49 AM IST
PTI |
US House passes Quad bill to intensify cooperation
The text of the legislation begins with stating that it is the sense of the US Congress that the US “should continue to strengthen joint cooperation” between the Quad’s four members
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Joe Biden fumes after GOP-led House impeaches his immigration chief Mayorkas
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the 214 House Republicans who supported Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment.
Published on Feb 14, 2024 05:37 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
House GOP votes to impeach Security Secretary Mayorkas
House Republicans Vote to Move Toward Impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
Published on Jan 31, 2024 02:42 PM IST
AP |
Republicans' plan to get Biden impeached hits a roadblock, new poll reveals
This week, House Republicans are set to officially start their impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden.
Published on Dec 13, 2023 10:39 AM IST
US House votes against impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
During congressional testimony, Alejandro Mayorkas has insisted that he is focused on securing the border and enforcing the law
Published on Nov 14, 2023 05:01 PM IST
AP |
US House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas comments
US House votes to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas comments
Published on Nov 08, 2023 10:01 AM IST
AP |
Mike Johnson: Can new House Speaker unite GOP where others failed?
Mike Johnson's role in the Trump-backed lawsuit quickly became a rallying point for Republicans, who vigorously booed a reporter's question about that election
Published on Oct 28, 2023 10:15 PM IST
AP |
Mike Who? Little-known conservative two steps from US presidency
Mike Johnson, a staunch Trump loyalist, is known for his conservative values and opposition to reproductive rights.
Published on Oct 25, 2023 11:48 PM IST
AFP |
Finally, US House gets a Speaker, Mike Johnson secures majority GOP support
After a 3 week vacuum Republicans have elevated Rep. Mike Johnson to House speaker, ending political chaos.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 04:58 AM IST
AP |
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