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Will SAVE Act pass the Senate? Over 21 million Americans' voting rights at stake

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passed the US House of Representatives with a 220-208 vote

The SAVE Act will head for a Senate vote(Unsplash)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 12:20 AM IST

ByYash Nitish Bajaj

SAVE Act clears the House: 4 Democrats side with Republicans to vote ‘aye’

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act

SAVE Act passed the House of Representatives on Thursday(Unsplash)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2025 11:29 PM IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

19 US states sue to block Trump's election executive order: 'Unconstitutional'

Democratic officials argue Donald Trump's executive order is an authoritarian overreach, violating state rights over how elections are conducted.

According to the lawsuit, the US President does not have constitutional authority to alter election procedures of the states. (File/AP)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2025 09:07 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

The Reason Tesla Doesn’t Pay Taxes

Elon Musk’s company profits from green energy tax breaks passed by Democrats.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures as he arrives to visit the construction site of the US electric car giant Tesla, on September 3, 2020 in Gruenheide near Berlin, northeastern Germany. (AFP)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 10:26 AM IST

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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."

The bill seeking to ban Chinese students in the US was introduced by Republican representative Riley Moore. (AP)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2025 07:32 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar

Republicans introduce bill to bar Chinese nationals from studying in the US

The bill proposes a ban on visas for Chinese nationals that allow foreigners to travel to the US to study or participate in exchange visitor programs.

Representational image: Chinese nationals could face a ban against studying in the US(AP)

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Published on Mar 15, 2025 09:28 AM IST

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Elon Musk denies blame for federal worker firings, says agencies made decisions

Despite Republican support for his efficiency efforts, concerns rise over personnel cuts impacting communities.

Elon Musk, a billionaire, has told Republican senators that he is not to responsible for the firings of thousands of federal employees, including veterans, as part of efforts to reduce government size.(AP)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:23 AM IST

PTI |

Why is '79% of Americans' trending on X? Democrats block ban on trans athletes

The phrase “79% of Americans” has been doing rounds on X, formerly Twitter, as some users blasted Donald Trump's policies, while other attacked Democrats.

Members of the LGBTQ community hold signs during a protest against US President Donald Trump in front of the US embassy in Brasilia on January 29, 2025. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP)(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 04, 2025 06:43 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Government will shut down if Congress doesn't clear spending bill by this date

Republicans and Democrats are in urgent negotiations to prevent a government shutdown by the March 14 deadline.

Negotiations have been complicated by President Donald Trump’s defiance of spending laws previously passed by Congress.(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 04, 2025 10:42 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘…we DON’T have a caste system': US House Rep hits back against Indian diaspora

Republican politician Brandon Gill previously also made it in the news for controversially pushing the petition to deport fellow member of Congress Ilhan Omar.

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) has been making the headlines for a series of controversial remarks and choices lately. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 01:11 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

House Republicans rally support for budget to extend Trump's tax cuts

The U.S. House, led by Republicans, advances a budget outline to support Trump's $4.5 trillion tax cut and border agenda

Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Tuesday's vote in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives would adopt a budget plan that is necessary to move President Donald Trump's border and tax-cut agenda forward.(AFP)

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:23 AM IST

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Who is Alexis Wilkins? FBI chief Kash Patel takes oath in girlfriend's presence

Alexis Wilkins, a country singer and press secretary for Republican Abraham Hamade, gained popularity through her contributions to conservative media.

Alexis Wilkins (middle) accompanied her boyfriend and new FBI director Kash Patel to his swearing-in ceremony on Friday. (Reuters)

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Updated on Feb 22, 2025 09:59 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Vivek Ramaswamy to kick off bid for Ohio Governor on Feb 24

Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio Governor in 2026 in Cincinnati on February 24

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati(AP)

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 02:03 AM IST

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Third term for Trump as President? Republican introduces resolution in House

A Republican lawmaker introduced a resolution that would amend the Constitution and allow Donald Trump to seek a third term in office.

US President Donald Trump could have a third term in office if the resolution passes in both Houses(REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 24, 2025 12:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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)

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Published on Jan 15, 2025 11:08 AM IST

Reuters |

Who is Mike Johnson, new US House Speaker re-elected amid Republican dissent?

Mike Johnson managed to make two Republican opponents switch their votes to support him after more than half an hour of negotiations.

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson holds up the gavel after being re-elected Speaker on the first day of the 119th Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol Building on January 3, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Jan 04, 2025 06:13 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

US House begins leadership vote in a test of unity for Trump's Republicans

Though most Republicans said they would vote to reelect Mike Johnson, the outcome was uncertain.

Representative Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.(Bloomberg)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2025 11:32 PM IST

Reuters |

Donald Trump picks Ken Kies for key tax policy job at treasury

Trump announces senior Treasury team with Ken Kies as tax policy assistant and Samantha Schwab as deputy chief of staff.

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury Department senior leadership team have been revealed. They will collaborate with his secretary nominee, Scott Bessent.(AFP file photo)

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Published on Jan 03, 2025 09:49 AM IST

Bloomberg |

Trump suggests US government should shut down ‘now’, calls it ‘a Biden problem’

President-elect Donald Trump's blunt declaration came after the House turned down a Republican bill on Thursday to avert government shutdown

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo(REUTERS)

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Published on Dec 20, 2024 11:23 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown

Trump and Vance said they would be against any package that does not include an extension to the federal borrowing limit.

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 16: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on December 16, 2024(Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Dec 19, 2024 06:04 AM IST

AFP | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava

US House votes against releasing findings of ethics probe into Matt Gaetz

The U.S. House blocked a measure to expedite the ethics probe into Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use

The United States House of Representatives on Thursday vetoed a move to speed up the revelation of an ethics investigation into former Representative Matt Gaetz, who withdrew his ambition to become Donald Trump's attorney general.(REUTERS)

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Published on Dec 06, 2024 05:25 AM IST

Reuters |

MSNBC's Joy Reid accuses Republicans of worshipping Trump ‘instead of Jesus’

Joy Reid urged Republicans and “MAGA people” to “Make your own sandwiches, wipe your own tears, troll amongst yourselves with Elon [Musk], and leave us alone.”

Joy Reid slams Republicans ahead of Thanksgiving

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Published on Nov 29, 2024 05:21 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

RFK Jr's wife Cheryl Hines is ‘playing nice with MAGA world’: Source

Hines, 59, was reportedly spotted at the Palm Beach private club, mingling with the MAGA crowd at the America First Policy Institute gala on Thursday night

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines attend the 79th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City, U.S., October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid(REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 16, 2024 11:47 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Trump and party control of government

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave GOP the 218 House victories that make up majority.

Donald Trump claps as he leaves the stage after speaking alongside former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard.(AFP)

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Published on Nov 14, 2024 11:34 AM IST

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Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

John Thune previously called Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election result “inexcusable” but has since realigned with him.

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) walks on Capitol Hill on the day U.S. Senate Republicans meet to vote on leadership positions, including Senate Majority (Republican) Leader, for the 119th Congress in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2024. (REUTERS / Leah Millis)

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Published on Nov 13, 2024 11:09 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Ashima Grover

Trump lawyer Alina Habba says she'd ‘very seriously’ consider WH press secy role

Alina Habba says she would “think about” the White House press secretary role

Alina Habba puts a jacket on the podium as she speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)(AP)

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Published on Nov 13, 2024 07:42 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

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.

US President-elect Donald Trump greets US Representative Elise Stefanik in New Hampshire. (AFP file)

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Updated on Nov 12, 2024 10:25 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Taking cue from Second Lady Usha Vance's monochromatic style file

Power dressing holds an instantaneous association with pantsuits — we have Kamala Harris for that — but Usha Vance's closet expands its boundaries

A look into the United States Second Lady Usha Vance's wardrobe picks(Photos: X)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 01:05 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Republicans take Senate, House too close to call

Republicans gain control of the Senate, aiding Trump's agenda and nominations, with key wins in West Virginia, Ohio, and Montana. House control still uncertain.

Control over the Senate also allows Trump to nominate new justices to the Supreme Court, a high possibility if he nudges some of the older conservative judges to resign, to make way for younger judges in order to ensure that conservatives control the judiciary for a generation to come. (REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 07, 2024 01:08 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha

US Election Results: Musk sued by voters over million-dollar giveaway ‘fraud’

"The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow,"Musk's lawyer said.

Elon Musk this year has gone all out in his support of Donald Trump.(AFP)

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Published on Nov 06, 2024 09:41 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

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The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passed the US House of Representatives with a 220-208 vote

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act

Democratic officials argue Donald Trump's executive order is an authoritarian overreach, violating state rights over how elections are conducted.

Elon Musk’s company profits from green energy tax breaks passed by Democrats.

The spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, said that China “expresses strong concern and firmly opposes such practices."

The bill proposes a ban on visas for Chinese nationals that allow foreigners to travel to the US to study or participate in exchange visitor programs.

Despite Republican support for his efficiency efforts, concerns rise over personnel cuts impacting communities.

The phrase “79% of Americans” has been doing rounds on X, formerly Twitter, as some users blasted Donald Trump's policies, while other attacked Democrats.

Republicans and Democrats are in urgent negotiations to prevent a government shutdown by the March 14 deadline.

Republican politician Brandon Gill previously also made it in the news for controversially pushing the petition to deport fellow member of Congress Ilhan Omar.

The U.S. House, led by Republicans, advances a budget outline to support Trump's $4.5 trillion tax cut and border agenda

Alexis Wilkins, a country singer and press secretary for Republican Abraham Hamade, gained popularity through her contributions to conservative media.

Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio Governor in 2026 in Cincinnati on February 24

A Republican lawmaker introduced a resolution that would amend the Constitution and allow Donald Trump to seek a third term in office.

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

Mike Johnson managed to make two Republican opponents switch their votes to support him after more than half an hour of negotiations.

Though most Republicans said they would vote to reelect Mike Johnson, the outcome was uncertain.

Trump announces senior Treasury team with Ken Kies as tax policy assistant and Samantha Schwab as deputy chief of staff.

President-elect Donald Trump's blunt declaration came after the House turned down a Republican bill on Thursday to avert government shutdown

Trump and Vance said they would be against any package that does not include an extension to the federal borrowing limit.

The U.S. House blocked a measure to expedite the ethics probe into Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use

Joy Reid urged Republicans and “MAGA people” to “Make your own sandwiches, wipe your own tears, troll amongst yourselves with Elon [Musk], and leave us alone.”

Hines, 59, was reportedly spotted at the Palm Beach private club, mingling with the MAGA crowd at the America First Policy Institute gala on Thursday night

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave GOP the 218 House victories that make up majority.

John Thune previously called Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election result “inexcusable” but has since realigned with him.

Alina Habba says she would “think about” the White House press secretary role

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.

Power dressing holds an instantaneous association with pantsuits — we have Kamala Harris for that — but Usha Vance's closet expands its boundaries

Republicans gain control of the Senate, aiding Trump's agenda and nominations, with key wins in West Virginia, Ohio, and Montana. House control still uncertain.

"The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow,"Musk's lawyer said.

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