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WASHINGTON, DC-Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have strongly condemned remarks by Donald Trump targeting Indian immigrants and India, calling them offensive, divisive and harmful to bilateral ties. Congressman Ami Bera said he was proud of both his heritage and the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Public confidence in the Trump administration’s basic ability to govern and the president’s own mental fitness has hit a significant low point, according to a Fox News poll released April 22. A 56% majority of voters

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have opened a formal inquiry into FBI Director Kash Patel, raising concerns about his alleged alcohol use and its potential impact on national security, according to a letter sent April

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – US Rep.Shri Thanedar (D-MI), drew widespread online attention after a pointed social media exchange with Katie Miller, former government press secretary and podcaster, led to a viral post involving her husband, Stephen Miller. The exchange began when Katie

Photo: USC Sol Price School of Public Policy India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Speaking to a crowded hall at the University of Southern California here, National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya detailed the severe personal consequences he faced for challenging

Photo: x.com/politico India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is sharpening her push for a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system, arguing that political momentum behind Medicare for All is growing as economic pressures mount on American

STANFORD, CA -Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on April 17 told a Silicon Valley gathering that scientific progress must be guided by ethics and equality, warning that unchecked technological growth could deepen social divides. Speaking at the Thrive 2026

Photo: TikTok Screenshot of Kash Patel celebrating a sports victory India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic, accusing the publication of defamation over a recent report that scrutinized his leadership

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Clips of former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani laughing, singing, and interacting with preschoolers in the Bronx spread rapidly across social media over the weekend, drawing countless comments about

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a political climate defined by sharp divisions, an unlikely partnership between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ro Khanna is drawing attention for what both describe as a rare effort to bridge ideological extremes. The Republican firebrand

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District has tightened significantly, according to a Data for Progress poll which has tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti now trailing State Senator Scott Wiener by

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Shock and disbelief are rippling through political and religious circles after Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image portraying himself as a Jesus-like figure, triggering backlash not just from critics, but from his own supporters. The now-deleted

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - South Asian community leaders used a March 26 Capitol Hill briefing to highlight growing concerns over U.S. immigration enforcement, labor conditions, and civil rights, calling for urgent policy reforms. The session, held following the South Asian Coalition’s

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump weighed removing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard following internal frustration over her congressional testimony on Iran but ultimately held off after intervention from longtime adviser Roger Stone, according to Axios. Gabbard, a

WASHINGTON, DC- US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of the United States stepping back from NATO during a meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte, even as an Indian-American Congressman warned that any such move without congressional approval would be

India-West New Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ro Khanna has requested King Charles III hold a private meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States in the week of April 27, according to a letter released

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could take control of Iran’s oil resources as part of the outcome of the ongoing conflict, framing the idea as an economic return on military action. Speaking in recent

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump’s use of profanity and religious rhetoric in warnings to Iran has drawn sharp criticism from across the spectrum of civil society. His unprecedented vulgarity has shocked even his supporters. Social media was rife

India-West News Desk JERSEY CITY, NJ — Citing what it calls a “constant assault” on immigrant communities and fundamental freedoms, South Asians for America has launched a nationwide mobilization effort aimed at turning “anguish and fear into action” ahead of the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has reportedly consulted with cabinet members about the potential dismissal of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, citing significant friction over her stance on the ongoing conflict with Iran. Sources briefed on these

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) on April 1, joined hundreds of community members, advocates, and partners outside the U.S. Supreme Court as the Justices heard oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case. “The energy

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) has released the eleventh episode of its ‘Spill the Tea with Chair Meng’ video series, featuring a conversation with Representative Suhas Subramanyam. During the episode, the Virginia Democrat and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -The Department of Labor has finalized its leadership transition by naming Mangala Kuppa as its permanent Chief Information Officer. Kuppa, who has served as the acting CIO since October, will concurrently maintain her role as the

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Tom Suozzi has been named Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a move that places the New York lawmaker in a key leadership role on Capitol Hill’s engagement with India. The announcement

PIC CREDIT- NJDOT- X India-West News Desk TRENTON, NJ- Priya Jain has been sworn in as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) following unanimous confirmation by the State Senate on March 23. She was nominated by Governor Sherrill on

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk QUEENS, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined thousands in Queens to mark Phagwah, the Indo Caribbean celebration of Holi, as a colorful parade filled the streets of Richmond Hill with music, dancing, and traditional

WASHINGTON, DC - Usha Vance has offered a rare personal glimpse into life inside the vice president’s residence, speaking about family, politics, and her evolving public role in an interview with NBC News. In the wide-ranging conversation, Vance described her transition

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said on March 29 that the ongoing shutdown crisis is hurting Americans and blamed House Republicans for blocking a bipartisan Senate deal that could have eased airport disruptions. Subramanyam said the Senate proposal had support

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The FBI is intensifying its focus on Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA), a strident critic of President Donald Trump, with Director Kash Patel reportedly spearheading a discreet initiative to unearth and release decade-old investigative documents. According

NEW DELHI -India on March 28 clarified that the recent telephone conversation held on March 24 was exclusively between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the discussion. The call,

WASHINGTON, DC - A group of US senators have urged federal regulators to act against illegal online sales of abortion pills, flagging links to overseas supply chains, including India. In a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – A comprehensive new study released by AAPI Data and the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals a deepening divide between the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and the Trump administration. The

WASHINGTON, DC- President Donald Trump praised FBI Director Kash Patel, an Indian-American, at a roundtable on the Memphis Safe Task Force, where Patel said the operation had helped law enforcement arrest violent offenders at “record historic levels.” At the event in

WASHINGTON, DC-During a visit to the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Massachusetts, Democratic Congressman Jim McGovern engaged with community members in a moment organizers described as both symbolic and historic. The March 21 visit to the temple in Ashland marked, organizers said,

WASHINGTON, DC -A US resolution seeking to recognize the 1971 Bangladesh genocide highlights the targeted killing of Hindus and calls for action against the Pakistan Army and its allies. Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced the measure in the House of Representatives,

WASHINGTON, DC -Pakistan’s advancing long-range ballistic missile program could evolve into a threat to the U.S. homeland, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned, highlighting it as part of a broader and expanding global missile threat landscape. Presenting the 2026 Annual

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Fourth Amendment is taking a serious beating after FBI Director Kash Patel dropped a bombshell under oath: the feds are back to shopping for your private location data. During a heated Senate Intelligence Committee showdown

WASHINGTON, DC -A tense US Senate hearing for Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin underscored growing concerns over domestic security, law enforcement powers, and rising threats - issues that carry direct implications for Indian Americans. During Mullin’s confirmation hearing on March

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry is gaining traction in Minnesota, with more than 400 community members backing the move and lawmakers hearing testimony on rising incidents targeting Hindu Americans. Introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March

WASHINGTON, DC-US lawmakers have warned that the ongoing Iran conflict is weakening America's strategic posture, with senior Democrats cautioning that resources are being diverted from countering China and other major threats. Representative Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee

WASHINGTON, DC -Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran, after National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joe Kent resigned in protest, marking the first high-level exit from the administration over the war. Donald Trump “was

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – “I shouldn’t have said some of the things that I said… I apologize if my remarks offended people,” said Laura Loomer during an appearance in New Delhi, after a journalist confronted her with past social

WASHINGTON, DC -The Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) in a recent study traced a surge in anti-Indian rhetoric online, citing 24,000 posts on X in 2025 that were viewed more than 300 million times, with such content tripling compared to

WASHINGTON, DC - Two senior US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent foreign governments and their proxies from using American courts to intimidate critics and dissidents through costly legal battles. Introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen, ranking member of the Senate

Photo: The group Secret Handshake mailed images to media in the art world of its installation. Photos: https://www.wusa9.com/ India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A provocative new installation appeared on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol on March 10, depicting President

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A sharp political firestorm has erupted in Washington following inflammatory remarks by Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, who stated on social media that "Muslims don't belong in American society" and "pluralism is a lie."  The Republican congressman

WASHINGTON, DC -  Scientist Vinay Prasad, who oversees the approval process for vaccines and new therapies, is stepping down amid controversies over his decisions to tighten certain regulations. His departure for the second time from the post of director of

WASHINGTON, DC -Arvind Raman, the engineering scholar nominated to lead the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), told senators that the agency must focus on accelerating American innovation and setting global technology standards as the United States competes

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Trump insider and influencer Laura Loomer has once again trained her guns on fellow MAGA and FBI Director Kash Patel on social media following the deadly Texas shooting that killed among others, 21‑year‑old

Photo: Screenshot/abc7ny.com India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined young children and caregivers in South Richmond Hill to celebrate Holi, sharing memories of the spring festival while highlighting a new effort to expand free childcare across the city. The