Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) On the eve of President Donald J. Trump’s visit to Detroit, two Indian American leaders in Michigan have put forward sharply contrasting messages, underscoring political divisions within the community over the president’s record and rhetoric towards the city.Republican leader Sunny Reddy announced that he is sponsoring billboards across Michigan to welcome Trump during his visit. In a social media post, Reddy said the effort was meant to greet the president and sign…
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Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Brent Christensen, a career foreign service official, was sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, with the State Department highlighting his long experience with the country and Washington’s focus on trade ties and strategic engagement with Dhaka.The oath of office was administered to Christensen by Deputy Secretary of State Michael R. McFaul at the State Department’s Foggy Bottom headquarters.Christensen brings “deep experience and expertise in …
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) US President Donald J. Trump has said he wants to raise the country’s military budget to a whopping $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027, calling the increase necessary to keep the United States safe in what he described as dangerous times.Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social. He said the decision came after talks with senators, members of Congress, and senior officials. He said the budget “should not be 1 trillion dollars, but rather 1.5 trillion dollars….
Washington, Jan 6, (IANS) Indian American Arjun Mody was sworn in on Monday as Deputy Commissioner of the US Social Security Administration (SSA), taking on the role of chief operating officer at an agency that delivers benefits to tens of millions of Americans and manages one of the largest budgets in the federal government.Mody was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18, 2025, and sworn in on January 5, 2026, SSA said on Tuesday. His term runs through January 19, 2031. SSA Commis…