What is the Voting Rights Act that the US Supreme Court is hearing - everything explainedThe Voting Rights Act of 1965, a cornerstone of civil rights, aimed to dismantle Jim Crow's political hold and ensure equal voting access. ...
15 Oct, 2025, 09.11 PM IST
Trump Insurrection act: What is it? What will happen if Donald Trump implements the Act?Insurrection Act has been used 30 times in U.S. history, according to New York University's Brennan Center for Justice, a left-leaning publ...
07 Oct, 2025, 04.14 AM IST
The nearly 150-year old law that Trump is testing with domestic troop deploymentPresident Trump's increased use of military forces on U.S. soil has sparked debate over the Posse Comitatus Act, a law limiting the militar...
13 Aug, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
Bollywood's glitz, $4 million in scam: Indian-origin Texas couple accused of being 'most prolific fraudsters'A Plano couple, once celebrated in North Texas' Indian-American community, faces fraud charges involving real estate scams and misused pand...
21 Jul, 2025, 07.29 PM IST
Justice Department drops legal challenge against Georgia election lawThe Justice Department has dropped its lawsuit against Georgia's election law, after Attorney General Pam Bondi declared voter suppression ...
01 Apr, 2025, 12.47 AM IST
Elon Musk gives away two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in high profile judicial raceElon Musk handed out million-dollar checks to voters in Wisconsin to bolster support for a conservative state Supreme Court candidate. Thro...
31 Mar, 2025, 01.47 PM IST
More than a background check? US may scan social media for green card vettingUS immigration authorities are considering collecting social media handles from individuals applying for immigration benefits to enhance ve...
31 Mar, 2025, 01.17 PM IST
Does the new SAVE Act restrict married women to vote in the US? Here’s what we knowThe SAVE Act aims to modify the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, which presently permits individuals to register to vote when apply...
27 Feb, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
Democrats' crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinkingTexas and Florida's rapid growth is causing a demographic shift in political influence from Democratic strongholds like California, Illinoi...
16 Jan, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Inside Trump's plan for mass deportations and who wants to stop himDonald Trump is expected to utilize various government agencies, including the military and diplomats, to carry out mass deportations of im...
07 Nov, 2024, 06.33 AM IST
Inside Trump's plan for mass deportations - and who wants to stop himFormer officials and allies anticipate that Donald Trump, claiming victory in the 2024 presidential election, will prioritize mass deportat...
06 Nov, 2024, 03.52 PM IST
US elections: No, noncitizens are not voting in drovesFormer President Donald Trump and his allies have falsely claimed widespread noncitizen voting in U.S. presidential elections. Studies and ...
29 Oct, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway tests limits of election lawElon Musk's $1 million daily giveaway for voters who sign his free-speech and gun-rights petition is raising legal concerns. Experts are di...
23 Oct, 2024, 11.34 AM IST
As US presidential election day approaches, both parties gear up for a legal showdown—what’s at stake?Republicans are preparing to contest the Nov. 5 US presidential election with lawsuits, aiming to ensure votes are counted properly and pre...
17 Oct, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
Trump faces daunting task in classified documents case, say expertsFormer US president Donald Trump faces charges for violating the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice conspiracy, and false statements aft...
11 Jun, 2023, 07.22 AM IST
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes new state map curtailing Black voters' powersThe Florida legislature has authorised Governor Ron DeSantis to redraw the state's political map. According to critics, this move will curt...
20 Apr, 2022, 08.28 PM IST
Obama replies in line with administration’s view on jihadPresident Barack Obama would not have expected the first query at the Town Hall meeting in Mumbai to be on the tricky issue.
08 Nov, 2010, 02.13 AM IST