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Who are top contenders to replace Graham Platner? Maine Senate race explained

Democratic candidate for US Senate Graham Platner speaks at a campaign town hall meeting in Portland, Maine, US.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 07:54 pm IST

OpenAI proposes giving Trump administration 5% equity stake: Report

The proposal comes as the Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of AI companies.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 05:11 pm IST

US lifts restrictions on top Anthropic AI models, restoration begins tomorrow

US lifts curbs on Anthropic's Fable, Mythos AI models.
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 09:28 am IST

Trump 80th birthday: Can POTUS keep gifts from world leaders? US law

Since returning to office, Trump has received several notable gifts from foreign leaders.
Published on Jun 13, 2026 11:34 pm IST

US orders Anthropic to suspend foreign access to its most advanced AI models

According to Anthropic however, that the government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or "jailbreaking," Fable 5
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 09:09 am IST

Social Security paper checks will end in 2026 as all payments become electronic

Social Security will stop paper checks by the end of 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
Published on Jun 12, 2026 01:37 am IST

Who is Jacob Reses? JD Vance’s longtime chief of staff to leave Trump admin

Jacob Reses is a longtime Republican political aide who built a close working relationship with JD Vance.
Published on Jun 11, 2026 08:28 pm IST

US journalist pleads guilty to acting as illegal agent for China

It is the latest in a string of cases that the federal government has brought against people suspected of working for the Chinese government without proper disclosure.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 09:05 am IST

Who is Bill Pulte? Trump taps housing chief as acting intelligence head

Trump said Pulte would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies.
Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:44 pm IST

Why Pam Bondi is back in Washington with neck bandage ahead of Epstein hearing

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives for a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee interview as part of the committee's ongoing probe into the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Published on May 29, 2026 10:21 pm IST

Did Tulsi Gabbard resign over family reasons or was she forced out? Reports

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard departs after attending a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2025.
Published on May 23, 2026 10:43 am IST

New UFO files: 'Green fireballs,’ mysterious orbs — 5 shocking details released

The release follows an executive order by Trump directing federal agencies to make more UAP-related material public.
Updated on May 23, 2026 03:12 pm IST

10 big reasons Kamala and Democrats lost to Trump in 2024. DNC's complete report

The autopsy argued the party lacked advance planning in case Biden stepped aside.
Updated on May 22, 2026 01:19 am IST

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported wedding discussed in NY budget talks?

Taylor Swift, left, and Travis Kelce seen in the audience during the IHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Published on May 20, 2026 05:21 am IST

Was ‘Donald’ once part of JD Vance’s name? Here’s the truth

Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, May 19, 2026, in Washington.
Published on May 20, 2026 03:54 am IST

Did JD Vance joke Karoline Leavitt should be VP? ‘When Usha has our baby…’

Karoline Leavitt (R) gave birth to her daughter Viviana on May 1.
Updated on May 20, 2026 03:04 am IST

Trump says $400M White House ballroom will protect against drones

US President Donald Trump speaks at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, DC.
Published on May 19, 2026 10:33 pm IST

Why Rubio snapped at reporter over Iran ceasefire question, calling it ‘stupid’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press at the US Embassy in Rome, Italy on May 8, 2026.
Published on May 09, 2026 10:30 pm IST

Graham Platner, wife share miscarriage after infertility struggle

US Senate candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks during a campaign event with the Maine AFL-CIO, on May 1, 2026 in Portland,
Published on May 03, 2026 01:27 am IST

Five US lawmakers dead in 14 months: Is it time for age limits in Congress?

Rep. David Scott (D-GA) introduces Secretary of Agriculture nominee Sonny Perdue at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, March 23, 2017.
Published on Apr 26, 2026 02:23 am IST

Karoline Leavitt's maternity leave: Will Trump replace her? Details

Leavitt’s maternity leave comes during a busy stretch for the administration.
Published on Apr 25, 2026 05:59 am IST

John Phelan’s family: who is his wife Amy Phelan and daughter Makenzie Moon?

Amy reportedly met John Phelan on a blind date in 2000, and the couple married two years later.
Published on Apr 23, 2026 05:11 am IST

How Trump team plans to rescue Spirit Airlines with $500M loan amid bankruptcy

A Spirit Airlines airplane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US.
Published on Apr 23, 2026 12:43 am IST

Pete Hegseth ‘paranoid’ about losing job? Report links fears to Army purge

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)
Updated on Apr 04, 2026 01:23 pm IST

Pam Bondi portrait in trash? DOJ responds after viral photo sparks row

The controversy began after a photo appeared to show Bondi’s framed portrait placed inside a bin at DOJ headquarters.
Updated on Apr 04, 2026 10:34 am IST

10 Trump loyalists who were fired after falling out of favor | See list

FILE - President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Oct 15, 2025, in Washington.
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 12:56 pm IST

Pam Bondi fired: Democrats trolling her with ‘Open to Work’ posts

US Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media following a closed-door briefing for members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 18.
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 08:56 am IST

Viral ICE agents meme at JFK Airport takes social media by storm

The meme’s circulation comes amid reports that ICE personnel have been deployed to assist TSA during a government shutdown that has strained staffing levels at airports.
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 02:20 pm IST

What is OSHA Cares? Trump admin unveils new workplace safety plan

While the initiative introduces new support measures, core OSHA functions remain intact.
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 08:17 am IST

Why are ICE agents getting paid during the government shutdown but TSA isn't?

The legislation allocated more than $170 billion toward immigration enforcement through 2029, far exceeding the DHS’s typical annual discretionary budget.
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 08:18 am IST