Washington, May 13 (IANS) US Senator Lindsey Graham publicly questioned Pakistan’s credibility as a “mediator” in the Iran conflict after raising allegations that Iranian aircraft may have been parked at Pakistani air bases.The sharp exchange came during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, where lawmakers repeatedly pressed Pentagon officials over the widening Middle East conflict and the continuing cl…
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Washington, May 13 (IANS) US lawmakers pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to China, warning that allies such as Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines were closely watching whether Washington would stand firm against Beijing’s growing military and economic influence.China emerged as a dominant theme during a lengthy Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defence hearing on Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, with lawmakers from both parti…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) A group of US senators have urged federal regulators to act against illegal online sales of abortion pills, flagging links to overseas supply chains, including India.In a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary on Wednesday, the lawmakers called for “immediate action” to stop “misbranded and unapproved versions of the chemical abortion drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol” entering the US market.They said the “illegal sale of t…
Washington, March 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is “angry” over European allies’ refusal to support operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Senator Lindsey Graham said Tuesday, as Trump criticised NATO for failing to back Washington’s Iran strikes during talks with Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Meeting Prime Minister Micheal Martin of Ireland at the Oval Office, Trump said the US acted decisively against Iran and did not require allied support, even as he questione…
Washington, March 2 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers across the Republican leadership lined up to back President Donald Trump’s decision to launch “Operation Epic Fury,” describing it as a necessary move to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and confront what they called decades of aggression against the United States.Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Iran’s missile expansion and support for armed groups had created an unacceptable threat.“For years, Iran’s relentless nuclear ambitions, …
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump has called for stronger federal involvement in US elections, arguing that states that fail to conduct elections “legally and honestly” should face federal intervention.Speaking to reporters at the White House after signing a major spending bill on Tuesday (local time), Trump questioned the current system for state-administered elections.“I want to see elections, be honest,” he said. “If a state can’t run an election, I think the people …
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US lawmakers from both parties welcomed the new trade deal between the United States and India, calling it a reset in ties between the world’s two largest democracies and a boost for trade, energy security, and geopolitics.Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said the agreement marked an important shift after a difficult period. “The new US–India trade deal is an important step forward for one of America’s most vital partnerships,” he told IANS.Krish…
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) An eminent Republican Indian American on Sunday warned that the proposed US legislation targeting countries importing Russian oil could hurt India-US relations, cautioning that the timing and scale of the measure risk undermining ongoing trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington.In an interview with IANS, Ashok Mago, founder chairman of the Greater Dallas Indo American Chamber, now known as the US-India Chamber of Commerce, said the move was “not very helpfu…
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “good man” for “cutting down” the purchase of Russian oil.”Modi’s a very good man,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One, while on his way back to the White House from West Palm Beach in Florida on Sunday (local time).”He’s a good guy,” he said while responding to a question.Trump claimed New Delhi adjusted its policy after understanding Washington’s displeasure over continued Russian ener…
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is “in charge” of Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, asserting that Washington will oversee the country’s recovery before any elections are held and warning that further US military action remains possible if authorities in Caracas do not cooperate.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the operation to capture Maduro as extremely dangerous, saying US helicopters came under heavy fir…