Politics

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The U.S. Justice Department has said that it has found that the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine discriminated based on race in admissions to its 2023-2025 incoming classes, saying the practices violated

WASHINGTON, DC – Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai and Sanjay Mehrotra were among the prominent guests at President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. The dinner brought together leaders of some of the world’s most

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA – Feeding San Diego has received $4.5 million in state funding for refrigeration trucks and additional storage space. The funding, secured by CA Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel, is the largest single contribution from a state lawmaker in

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya refused President Donald Trump’s directive to cut Harvard University’s federal research funding during a September 18 Oval Office meeting, according to a report first published by Politico and

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is calling for a ban on non-disclosure agreements between data center developers and government officials or agencies, saying residents should have access to information about projects that could affect their communities. Krishnamoorthi, a senior

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Inflation remains too high across the US economy, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said September 20, even after excluding food and volatile energy prices. “The inflation that the American people are feeling every day is

NEW YORK, NY-President Donald Trump made an unusual visit for a sitting president to the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, meeting the Democratic Socialist mayor September 21 during his visit to the city for the United

Photo:CSPAN WASHINGTON, DC - Major US television networks suspended their shared pool coverage of President Donald Trump on September 21 after the White House stopped CNN from carrying out an assigned trip, as CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the administration

WASHINGTON, DC-A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has reintroduced legislation seeking more federal research, public awareness, and culturally appropriate programs to address the disproportionately high incidence of heart disease among South Asian Americans. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC),

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Rohit Chopra, secretary of the Business and Consumer Services Agency, to the Governor’s Military Council. Chopra has served as secretary of the Business and Consumer Services Agency since 2026. He was

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Three major news organizations have joined forces to challenge what they say is a continuing assault on press freedom by the Trump administration, taking the fight to federal court after President Donald Trump barred CNN,

Photo: AAPI Equity Alliance India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA-ICE arrests of Asian immigrants reached 1,950 in July, the highest level recorded during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to Stop AAPI Hate, which has launched an interactive tracker documenting arrests, detentions

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  A US drone company that is preparing to merge with a firm backed by President Donald Trump’s sons has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial order for power

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration spent $9.5 billion in 2025 paying federal employees who were not working as it pursued its effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy and cut government spending, according to a new estimate from

WASHINGTON, DC-The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has urged President Donald Trump to seek the release of the Panchen Lama and other prisoners during his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The independent US federal commission issued the

Photo: CNN screengrab India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - FBI Director Kash Patel, whose $250 million lawsuit against ‘The Atlantic' over reports of erratic behavior and alcohol intake is still ongoing, has found his tenure persistently overshadowed by accusations of self-absorption, public missteps,

WASHINGTON, DC- India’s economic strength will sustain its global leadership, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said, warning that President Donald Trump’s policies were pushing US partners to look elsewhere and weakening Washington’s influence. As India hosted the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Krishnamoorthi

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - A photograph of South Asian students celebrating a University of Texas football victory has triggered a political backlash after Republican Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French portrayed the students as evidence that Americans are being displaced

WASHINGTON, DC- Vice President J.D. Vance put his family at the center of his political message as he defended the American family and urged Republicans to win the November midterm elections, while his wife, Usha Vance, stayed home caring for

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal has accused President Donald Trump of seriously hurting America’s standing around the world, saying governments are increasingly unsure whether Washington can be trusted to honor its commitments. In an interview with Spanish newspaper elDiario.es,

WASHINGTON, DC - The campaign by political leaders and advocacy groups in the United States, Canada and Britain to isolate the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) could harm American interests and undermine efforts to strengthen US-India relations, US foreign policy scholar

WASHINGTON, DC-Hindu American leaders on September 3 welcomed a full-page paid advertisement in The Wall Street Journal featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying its message of unity and respect for diversity made the community proud of its heritage. The advertisement appeared

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has introduced a four-bill national plan aimed at regulating the rapid expansion of data centers in the US and preventing infrastructure costs from being passed on to American households. The legislative package would require data

India-West News Desk ANNAPOLIS, MD - Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson convened the inaugural meeting of the Safer Maryland Coalition, bringing together 15 state and local government leaders to coordinate efforts to reduce roadway fatalities. Each

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 pages of previously undisclosed records detailing post-9/11 Ground Zero air quality. Uncovered

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The United States India Relationship Council (USIRC), a bipartisan political advocacy group focused on strengthening US-India relations, met with nine members of Congress during a two-day advocacy visit to Washington, DC, August 30 through September

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC- The US military has joined humanitarian operations in Nepal after devastating flash floods killed more than 1,300 people, destroyed critical infrastructure and left thousands missing, including dozens of American citizens. US forces are helping deliver urgent lifesaving

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC-Ninety US politicians have signed a pledge to reject campaign contributions from individuals and entities linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), according to advocacy groups that organized the initiative. The trigger was the recent visit of RSS

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has said the FBI and US Justice Department informed him that his telephone conversations with a senior Virginia state lawmaker were monitored as part of a federal investigation, calling the surveillance “deeply concerning” and

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has praised the growing role of Asian Americans in his administration, saying at an Indian American gathering that diversity also means appointing the most capable people. “The AAPI community runs deep in this administration,” Moore

Photo: Instagram.com WASHINGTON, D.C.- A coalition of South Asian American lawmakers and elected officials has called for stronger action against hate, harassment and violence targeting the community, as they gathered for a national roundtable led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. The

WASHINGTON, DC-The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to strengthen federal investigations and prosecutions of trade crimes, including tariff evasion and violations involving forced labor. The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International

India-West News Desk TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey data centers will face new reporting requirements for their water and energy use under a law sponsored by state Sen. Raj Mukherji and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the

India-West News Desk ALBANY, NY - Two bills that sought to add 'caste' as a protected category under New York’s Human Rights Law did not advance during the 2026 legislative session, a development welcomed by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA). Senate

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY- Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined South Asian seniors at India Home to celebrate Rakshabandhan, taking part in a traditional ceremony and sharing the festival at the New York City senior care organization. Mamdani posted photos from the

NEW YORK, NY - In a series of addresses to large audiences and faith leaders in New York, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized global civic responsibility, pluralism, and human unity, while offering explicit guidance to the Indian

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s Business Advisory Council to advise City Hall on the city's economic priorities, will have Etsy Chief Executive Officer Kruti Patel Goyal as one of its 15 business

WASHINGTON, DC-Two Hindu American groups have issued safety advisories ahead of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s address at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 29, urging attendees and Hindu institutions in the city to remain vigilant

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Second lady Usha Vance said she ‘kind of laughed’ at a remark by Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed that invoked her Indian heritage while responding to Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of his views

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has raised concerns over the treatment of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, saying the situation sends a troubling signal about democracy and human rights in the country. Subramanyam, a Democratic member of the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indians over dealings involving Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The State Department has on its list customs broker Portease Partners, and Indian nationals Indrismiya Ashrafmiya Sheikh and

NEW YORK, NY-New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signaled that his administration is unlikely to intervene to stop an event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at Madison Square Garden, saying the city may not have the

WASHINGTON, DC-Republican members of the US House of Representatives accounted for nearly three-quarters of the approximately $1.47 million spent on taxpayer-funded mail during the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis of congressional expenditure records. Republicans spent about $1.09 million

India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Americans are likely to see higher prices on a range of goods after Canada announced new retaliatory tariffs as the trade dispute with the United States escalating. The Canadian government said August 25 that it will impose

SAN JOSE, CA - Congressman Ro Khanna has challenged the heads of eight major technology companies to explain how they will protect jobs, human dignity and equality as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and workplaces. Khanna issued the call after meeting Pope

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA -The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing Diwali and expressing its “deepest respect” for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora in California and around the world. House Resolution 137 recognizes Diwali, which will be celebrated

Photo: x.com August 21, 2026 FREMONT, CA-Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan has been appointed Vice Chair for Parks of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment & Sports Committee. Salwan said he plans to use the new role to learn from what

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has shared an update on her husband, Abraham Williams, saying he is progressing after undergoing surgery for a rare form of bone cancer and will need continued medical

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - A federal lawsuit over the wrongful portrayal of a Georgia man in Dinesh D’Souza’s documentary ‘2000 Mules’ has been settled just in time to avoid a jury trial, ending a case that was riddled

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed a Pakistani Supreme Court order to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a hospital, but said pressure must continue over his human rights and access to medical care. “I welcome the news that