Is the government still shut down in the US? What’s happening at DHSThe Department of Homeland Security remains in a prolonged shutdown, now in its ninth week, due to a political impasse over immigration enf...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden DomeTrump 2027 defence budget: The Pentagon unveiled Donald Trump’s ambitious 2027 defense budget, prioritizing missile defense, drones, AI, an...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
US defence budget seeks 85 Lockheed F-35s in boost to Pentagon's programThe Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget proposes a significant increase in fighter jet procurement, seeking 85 Lockheed Martin F-35s, up from 47 ...
04 Apr, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
DHS shutdown enters its 40th day: Senate moves to end deadlock — what happens nextThe Department of Homeland Security shutdown has entered its 40th day, amplifying political strains in the Senate. A proposal backed by Don...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Who is Elizabeth MacDonough — The senate referee who could decide the fate of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’?Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's interpretation of the Byrd Rule will significantly impact the fate of the House-passed One Bi...
03 Jun, 2025, 11.16 PM IST
White House study raises alarm: 9 million Americans could lose health insurance in 'major' recession if...White House has warned that 8.2 to 9.2 million people could lose health insurance if Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' doesn't pass. The White ...
20 May, 2025, 02.04 PM IST
US states oppose AI regulation ban in Trump tax billAttorneys general from 40 US states urged Congress to reject a 10-year ban on AI regulation proposed in Trump’s tax bill. They warn it woul...
17 May, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Republican sweep gives Trump power to slash taxes, may strain deficitsPresident-elect Donald Trump's aggressive agenda, including tax cuts and spending cuts, is likely to increase the national debt. Despite po...
14 Nov, 2024, 07.20 AM IST
What is the U.S. Senate's 'budget reconciliation' process?In the end, Senate Democrats must stick together to pass the reconciliation bill, since no Republican support is expected. Democrats curren...
19 Nov, 2021, 09.18 PM IST
New US Bill could increase H-1B filing feesThe Bill has proposed to include a supplementary $500 charge for each H-1B visa petition. Companies – mostly tech and IT services providers...
02 Nov, 2021, 05.08 PM IST
US Democrats' bid to bring immigration reforms blocked in Senate"I am deeply disappointed by the Senate Parliamentarian's ruling to block immigration reform in the budget reconciliation process," said Co...
21 Sep, 2021, 12.39 PM IST
Immigration reforms that would've helped Indians in America blocked by Senate ParliamentarianLawyers said that this development would make it difficult for the reforms to be passed as part of this bill. Rajiv S Khanna, managing part...
20 Sep, 2021, 10.58 AM IST
New provisions could ease green card process for IndiansThe recommendations include a set of measures including allowing people in the employment green card backlogs to seek a waiver of the annua...
14 Sep, 2021, 11.02 AM IST
US lawmakers urge permanent residency roadmap for children of legal immigrantsIf the proposal is accepted, it will help thousands of Indian families who find themselves in limbo when their children age out.
11 Aug, 2021, 03.29 PM IST
Budget 2021: FM does away with the need for GST Audit for a section of taxpayersThis will bring relief to SMEs that are struggling with the requirement for audits under numerous laws.
06 Feb, 2021, 09.49 AM IST
What Joe Biden can and can't get from an evenly divided SenateThe unexpected new balance of power giving Democrats only the barest control of Congress has big consequences for the president-elect — eas...
18 Jan, 2021, 04.28 PM IST
- US Healthcare bill likely to reduce deficit by $138 bn over a decade
Legislation to overhaul the US healthcare system will cost $940 billion over 10 years and cut the federal deficit, budget experts said, mee...
19 Mar, 2010, 01.53 AM IST