Politics
Harris Prepares For Central Role In Biden's White House
Kamala Harris will make history on Wednesday when she becomes the nations first female vice president and the first Black woman and the first woman of South Asian descent to hold that office. But thats only where her boundarybreaking role begins.
'Bangla Pokkho' Seeks Job, Education Reservation for Bengalis Ahead of West Bengal Polls
Alleging that Bengalis are being marginalised in the state, the outfit's leader Garga Chattopadhyay said that sons of the soil must be given reservation in jobs and small businesses as well as in educational institutions.
Saif Ali Khan's 'Tandav' Lands into Row for 'Offending' Religious Sentiments. Here's Who Said What
Leaders, celebrities and other popular stars have joined the chorus to ban the web series. While there are a section of other people who have stood in support of the web series.
World's Largest Vaccination Drive Shows Determination of a Self-reliant India, Says Home Minister Amit Shah
The home minister said the 'New India' led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an India that transforms disasters into opportunities and challenges into achievements.
Timing Of Trump Trial Uncertain As Pelosi Gives No Clues
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered no clues Friday on her plans to send President Donald Trumps impeachment to the Senate for trial, but made it clear that Democrats intend to move swiftly on Joe Bidens legislative priorities, including funding for corona...
US Down To 2,500 Troops In Afghanistan, As Ordered By Trump
The U.S. military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to about 2,500 by Friday, a drawdown that appears to violate a lastminute congressional prohibition.
Pelosi's Nine Impeachment Managers Hope To 'Finish The Job'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tapped nine of her most trusted allies in the House to argue the case for President Donald Trumps impeachment.
Washington To Close Metro Stations, Delta Bans Guns To D.C. Ahead Of Inauguration
As Washington locks down for Presidentelect Joe Biden's inauguration, Delta Air Lines put new restrictions on passengers to the U.S. capital on Thursday amid warnings of possible political violence throughout the country even after the Jan. 20 swearingin.
A Day Of Historic Impeachment, A Capitol As Armed Encampment
The scene in the U.S. Capitol seemed jarringly disconnected. Inside the House chamber, the nation's lawmakers spoke with solemnity about democracy, the rule of law and the words of Abraham Lincoln as they undertook a vote to remove the president from offi...
Explainer: Impeachment Or The 14th Amendment: -an Trump Be Barred From Future Office?
Some U.S. lawmakers have said President Donald Trump should be disqualified from holding political office again following his impeachment on Wednesday for inciting a mob that stormed the Capitol as lawmakers were certifying Presidentelect Joe Biden's vict...
Trump's Republican Wall Eroding Ahead Of Impeachment Vote
Republicans offered only modest reproach when President Donald Trump said there were very fine people on both sides of a white supremacist rally. They stayed in line when Trump was caught pressuring a foreign leader and later defended his handling of a de...
Three U.S. House Republicans Declare Support For Impeaching Trump
President Donald Trump's iron grip on his party showed further signs of weakening on Tuesday as at least three Republicans, including a member of the House leadership, said they would vote to impeach him after his supporters stormed the Capitol.
Trump Rebuked By PGA Of America, R&A After Capitol Riot
Donald Trump was handed a stinging rebuke by the world of professional golf, with the PGA of America and the R&A both announcing they would shun two courses owned by the President in the wake of the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
NCAA D1 Council Holds Off On Athlete Compensation, Transfers
The NCAA delayed votes on legislation that would permit college athletes to cash in on their popularity for the first time and to transfer to another school without having to sit out one year.
House Panel Reissues Subpoena For Ex-WH Counsel Don McGahn
The House Judiciary Committee on Monday reissued its subpoena to former White House counsel Don McGahn, saying the longstanding legal dispute over his testimony was not moot.
U.S. House Likely To Consider Trump Impeachment On Wednesday
The U.S. House of Representatives expects to begin considering a second impeachment of Donald Trump on Wednesday, a top Democrat said on Monday after the president was formally accused of inciting insurrection ahead of last week's storming of the Capitol.