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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicUS lawmakers

Topic: US lawmakers

US-China hold talks in Beijing, discuss military-to-military communication

For the first time in 6 years, US lawmakers met Chinese Defence Minister Jun in Beijing & agreed to further talks on the sidelines of a forum in South Korea at the end of October.

Six US lawmakers write to Attorney General Pam Bondi for inquiry into Adani indictment

In a letter, they have drawn AG's notice to ‘questionable decisions’ made by Department of Justice under Joe Biden while highlighting the case against the Adani Group.

Trump pauses law prosecuting US firms accused of bribing foreign officials

The order is aimed at restoring American economic competitiveness by ordering 'revised, reasonable' enforcement guidelines for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977.

US Democratic Caucus backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

On Wednesday, 49 of the 51 members voted in favour of an amendment supporting a negotiated solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.