Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) The Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela sparked a sharp clash in Washington, with Democrats warning of reckless regime change and Republicans insisting the operation was lawful, limited, and justified.Senior Administration Officials briefed Congressional leadership on military developments in Venezuela. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the classified briefing raised more doubts than answers.“While this briefing was very extensive and long, it posed…
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Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced that Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna will take over as Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, while commending outgoing panel leader Raja Krishnamoorthi for his leadership over the past three years. In a statement, Jeffries praised Krishnamoorthi’s tenure, saying he had led the committee “with grace and resolv…
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the US and the Chinese Communist Party, on Monday, announced that he will step down from his leadership role on the panel later this month, bringing to close a three-year tenure that coincided with the committee’s formative period. “I have informed Leader Hakeem Jeffries of my intention to step down as Ranking Member of the Select Committ…
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Democratic lawmakers showed their anger and distress in the aftermath of the US raid on Venezuela and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.They said that Congress had not been notified in advance and that US President Donald Trump’s administration had previously lied to Congress about its goal in the oil-rich South American nation. Meanwhile, they demanded an immediate briefing on the operation and on the White House’s next move, Xinhua news agency reported….