Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track fo...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
After House snub, Trump set to name Jay Clayton as spy chiefTrump faced intense pushback over his decision to name Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director. The situ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Trump picks inexperienced ally Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as top US intelligence officalPresident Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a loyalist housing official, as the new head of US intelligence. Pulte, who lacks national...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
CIA feuds over turf, mission with another top US spy agency; stops sharing some intelligenceA rift has emerged between the CIA and the nation's top spy office. The CIA is withholding contributions to key intelligence reports. This ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Who is Bill Pulte? Trump names FHFA Director as acting Intelligence Chief in major leadership shiftBill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Don...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm electionsThe US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after ...
31 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Donald Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?President Trump's strong influence in Republican primaries presents a challenge for the party's upcoming midterm elections. Voters are repo...
27 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentBrazil is investing over 3 billion reais to boost ecological projects in the Amazon. This initiative supports sustainable tourism and the b...
26 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran for passage via Strait of HormuzUS Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Treasury Department to sanction entities aiding Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. He specif...
23 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
US Stock Market: Fed mulls longer dollar liquidity support for global central banksThe US Federal Reserve is considering extending dollar swap lines with major global central banks to strengthen financial stability amid ri...
22 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Trump’s $1.776 billion IRS settlement sparks debate as critics question legality of the compensation fundA major legal settlement involving Donald Trump and the IRS faces scrutiny. A $1.776 billion fund for alleged "weaponization" and a ban on ...
21 May, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Donald Trump settles tax case, unlocks 'forever immunity' clauseThe US government has dropped all tax claims against Donald Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. This move is part of a settlement ...
20 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
US lawmakers seek to undercut Chinese AI and tech sales abroadThe legislation, sponsored by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would create an office wit...
19 May, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Explained: What is US Senate’s CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto investors?The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining ...
15 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST