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TopicUS House of Representatives

Topic: US House of Representatives

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 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.

US govt on brink of shutdown with stopgap funding deal in limbo. What it entails & who’ll be affected

Republican-led House of Representatives tanked key funding bill. All eyes on whether or not Congress will pass funding extension before Sunday 12.01 am Eastern Time.

Modi govt critic, member of ‘The Squad’: About Ilhan Omar, Democrat ousted from key US House panel

White House called Somalia-born Congresswoman's removal 'political stunt'. Ilhan Omar has in past accused Biden of being 'reluctant' to criticise Modi govt’s human rights record.

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India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.