Washington, March 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to provide security at airports amid an ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has dragged on for more than a month and left regular security personnel going unpaid.Trump wrote on Truth Social that if Democrats did not “immediately sign an agreement,” “I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Securit…
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Washington, March 20 (IANS) Rising costs of the Iran war and its impact on global markets are deepening divisions in Congress, with Republicans and Democrats questioning the scale and purpose of a proposed funding request that could exceed $200 billion, according to multiple US media reports.The White House is preparing to seek massive new funding for the conflict, even as scepticism grows within President Donald Trump’s own party over the lack of a clear strategy and timeline, CNN reported. L…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) A tense US Senate hearing for Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin underscored growing concerns over domestic security, law enforcement powers, and rising threats — issues that carry direct implications for Indian American communities in the United States. During Mullen’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday (Local time), Senators repeatedly warned that “the threats to our nation have never been higher,” as they cited recent attacks, cyber intrusio…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin said he supports legal immigration but will push for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.Testifying before the Senate on Wednesday (local time), Mullin drew a clear line between legal and illegal migration. He said the system must continue to work for those who follow the rules.“We do have naturalisation ceremonies Monday through Friday in this country,” he said. “We’re going to continue working with…
Washington, March 18 (IANS) A fierce political battle opened in the US Senate as Republicans pushed the SAVE Act as a safeguard for elections, while Democrats denounced it as a voter suppression measure that could block millions of eligible Americans from voting.Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the proposal focused on two basic requirements: “you have to prove citizenship to be able to register to vote in this country” and “you actually have to show an ID to vote in this country.”H…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) Lawmakers on Thursday debated over a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, with Democrats warning it could restrict millions of voters and Republicans insisting it would protect election integrity. The debate centred on the proposed “Save America Act,” a bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification to register to vote in federal elections.Democratic Senator Richard J. Durbin, the committee’s ranking member, warned that the le…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Ohio that the United States was experiencing an economic surge driven by tax cuts, new investments, and expanded energy production, as he defended his policies and urged voters to back Republicans in upcoming elections.Speaking at a logistics company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday (local time), Trump said his administration’s economic agenda had encouraged businesses to expand operations and create jobs.“T…
Washington, March 5 (IANS) The US lawmakers clashed during a congressional hearing over whether immigrants should be allowed to hold commercial driver’s licences, with Republicans warning of safety risks on highways and Democrats arguing the move could harm the economy and disrupt supply chains.The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability convened the hearing on Wednesday to examine what Chairman Rep. Josh Brecheen described as “the issuance of no…
Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran has triggered a sharp political confrontation in Washington, with Democrats calling it an unjustified war while Republicans say the action was needed to neutralise Iranian missile threats.Democratic leaders accused the administration of launching the United States into a widening Middle East conflict without a clear strategy or authorisation from Congress.Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer told reporters …
Washington, March 3 (IANS) Nearly three million “illegal aliens” have left the United States of America during President Donald Trump’s second term as a result of stepped-up enforcement, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers on Tuesday, anchoring her defence of the administration’s immigration policy in a cascade of numbers. “Nearly three million illegal aliens have left the United States as a result of the administration’s enforcement efforts,” Noem said.Tha…