Democrats

Biden signs USD 1.9 tn American Rescue Plan

10:45 am March 12, 2021

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Thursday signed the massive USD 1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan which is expected to provide a major boost to the country’s economy. Among other measures, it will provide USD 1400 check to a majority of Americans. Biden, in his brief remarks, described it as a historic legislation which is […]

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CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

House passes legislation to expand background checks

11:14 pm March 11, 2021

Washington: Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades — starting with stricter background checks. The House passed legislation on Thursday to require background checks on all firearms sales and transfers. The chamber was also voting on, and expected to pass, […]

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Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes

11:00 am March 8, 2021

Washington: With President Joe Biden on the verge of his first big legislative victory, a key moderate Democrat said Sunday he’s open to changing Senate rules that could allow for more party-line votes to push through other parts of the White House’s agenda such as voting rights. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin stressed that he wants to keep the procedural hurdle known as […]

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Trump indicates to run for 2024; slams Biden

Trump indicates to run for 2024; slams Biden

2:05 pm March 1, 2021

Washington: In his first public speech since leaving office, former US president Donald Trump has called for Republican Party unity while indicating that he might launch a third presidential bid in 2024 even as he slammed the Biden administration, claiming that the country has gone from “America First” to “America Last” in just one month. […]

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Donald Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

10:15 pm February 28, 2021

ORLANDO: Less than six weeks after leaving office, former President Donald Trump will deliver the closing speech at a conservative conference Sunday as he reasserts himself on the national stage and makes clear he intends to remain a dominant force within the Republican Party. Aides say Trump will use the speech at the Conservative Political […]

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