Washington, April 8 (IANS) A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump has triggered sharply divided reactions across the US political spectrum, with some lawmakers backing diplomacy and others warning of dangerous escalation and lack of oversight.According to the announcement, Washington and Tehran have agreed to pause hostilities, work out a 10-point proposal, and allow for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy corrido…
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Washington, March 5 (IANS) US lawmakers, foreign leaders, and experts have warned that China is expanding its influence in Europe. They said Beijing uses investment, pressure, and covert tactics, and urged closer US-Europe coordination on technology, supply chains, and security.At a hearing on “China’s increasing infiltration in Europe” on Wednesday (local time), Congressman Jake Ellzey said Europe must focus on more than Russia. He said the region also faces “the threat of Russia’s wa…
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Two Republican Senators from Texas have introduced legislation that would strengthen immigration penalties for people in the country illegally who are convicted of driving drunk and causing death or serious injury. The proposal, called the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act, would classify such offences as aggravated felonies under US immigration law. Supporters say the change would ensure offenders can be arrested, detained and deported, and permanently barred from …