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Friday, October 24, 2025
TopicUS House of Representatives

Topic: US House of Representatives

US House of Representatives clear procedural hurdles on crypto legislation

The move paves way for first federal law in US for digital assets. The legislation aims to establish a federal framework for stablecoins, making it a watershed victory for crypto industry.

Republicans on US House Foreign Affairs Committee take aim at NYT over Pahalgam attack coverage

Republican Majority on US House Committee on Foreign Affairs hit out at NYT over its usage of term “militants” rather than “terrorists” in reports on Pahalgam attack.

US votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrest warrant

The vote was 243 to 140 in favour of 'Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act'. 45 Democrats joined 198 Republicans in backing the bill. No Republican voted against it.

‘Samosa Caucus’: Indian-Americans up tally in US House as Republicans hold edge in tight race

Democrat & lawyer Suhas Subramanyam becomes 6th Indian-American to be elected to the lower chamber, joining 5 others who were re-elected. Democrats have already lost control of the Senate.

Ahead of election, US House of Representatives condemns Biden-Harris over withdrawal from Afghanistan

The resolution was passed in the US House of Representatives by a 219-194 vote. Ten Democrat lawmakers voted in favour.

US lawmakers unanimously agree to create task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt

The bipartisan vote in the US House of Representatives gave extensive powers to a task force that will be comprised of seven Republicans and six Democrats.

US House approves $95 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan

The four-bill package also includes a measure that includes a threat to ban the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok and the potential transfer of seized Russian assets to Ukraine.

US House passes bill that could ban Chinese app TikTok, CEO criticises ‘disappointing’ vote

Lawmakers have given TikTok's parent company 6 months to sell controlling stake. This comes amid fears that the app could be used to influence upcoming 2024 US Presidential polls.

After 3 weeks of uncertainty, Republican Mike Johnson elected new US House speaker

In his first address to the Congress, Johnson, who is supported by former President Trump, has said his first legislative agenda would be to bring a resolution in support of Israel.

Republican speaker Kevin McCarthy expelled by US House Republicans in historic vote

The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House removed its leader, with eight Republicans voting with 208 Democrats to remove McCarthy.

On Camera

In Bihar, BJP is courting upper castes—a clear shift from its 2020 strategy

With two parties led by Dalit leaders now part of NDA, the BJP is hopeful of winning a large number of reserved constituencies.

Boom to bust: Haunted by Ketan Parekh saga, 117-yr-old Calcutta Stock Exchange’s future lies in limbo

CSE, one of India’s oldest bourses, is edging towards a voluntary exit. It could never recover from market manipulation scam that caused a payment crisis at exchange back in 2001. 

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.