Politics

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) sharply criticized the Supreme Court’s recent decision permitting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to engage in racial profiling, including targeting individuals who speak Spanish or appear Latino. The ruling overturned

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – India, which has brought on Jason Miller, a close ally of Donald Trump, as its lobbyist in Washington, met with Trump this week, posting a photo on X with the president. “Fantastic week in Washington with

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Peter Navarro went on a nonstop tirade on X over India’s Russian oil purchases—and Elon Musk didn’t back down. Navarro, Trump’s trade adviser, raged that India was “profiteering” from Russian oil and that its tariffs were

Photo: @AlexisWilkins India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Country singer Alexis Wilkins, the longtime partner of FBI head Kash Patel, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against conservative podcaster Kyle Seraphin. The 26-year-old Wilkins accuses Seraphin of smearing her reputation by falsely labeling

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act aimed at limiting presidential authority to deploy U.S. military forces or federalize the National Guard without state approval. The measure, filed with

Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Prominent figures in the conservative movement are sharpening their attacks on skilled immigration, particularly targeting Indian professionals on H-1B visas, as frustrations mount over the U.S. economy and job market. In August, President Donald

 India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – HinduPACT’s American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD) on September 2 called on the President of the United States to immediately dismiss Peter Navarro from his role as Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy.

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA — California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated his criticism of President Donald Trump on September 1, highlighting the deepening ties between India, China, and Russia while mocking Trump’s trade and security policies. Newsom, who often hilariously trolls Trump

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC  — Congressman Ro Khanna has openly challenged Indian Americans who supported Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election to publicly oppose the president’s tariff action against India. Amid escalating trade tensions between Washington

WASHINGTON D.C.-President Donald Trump has canceled the Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a measure that had been extended by a directive from then-President Joe Biden.  The move, effective September 1, comes just as Harris prepares for a

WASHINGTON, DC -The White House is comparing the low murder rate in New Delhi to the high rate in Chicago as it builds its case for federal intervention in that city. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that the Illinois city’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for imposing a 50% tariff on imports from India over its purchase of Russian oil. The committee's allegations, shared in a post on X, state that this decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Trump administration is set to introduce sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, including reforms to the H-1B visa, which is currently a key pathway for many Indian professionals. These planned changes coincide with sharp criticism of the

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new bill introduced in Congress aims to prevent the sale of advanced AI chips to China without explicit approval from both the executive branch and Congress. The legislation, titled the "No Advanced Chips for

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents conducted a raid at President Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton's home on August 22 in a high-profile security investigation, which coincides with his severe criticism of Washington's decisions to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revoked the security clearances of at least 37 current and former national security officials. A memo obtained by CNN states that the revocations were due to the "politicization or weaponization

Photo: Instagram India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously and officially proclaimed August 15, 2025, as "India Independence Day."  The motion, brought forward by Supervisor Janice Hahn, was approved August 12 to commemorate the 79th anniversary of India's

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to what he calls a "deport now, ask questions later" policy, Congressman Shri Thanedar has introduced the Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents Act. This legislation aims to increase accountability for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) will bring survivors of abuse by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell to the U.S. Capitol next month, part of his push for full public disclosure

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - Silicon Valley investor Asha Jadeja Motwani is urging the Trump administration to move quickly to strengthen U.S.-India relations, framing the moment as a rare geopolitical opening. Motwani, who pointed out she is the only

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Country music artist Alexis Wilkins is shrugging off questions about the 19-year age difference between her and her boyfriend, FBI Director Kash Patel. The 26-year-old singer began dating Patel, now 45, in January 2023 after they

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Dr. Vinay Prasad has been reinstated to a senior position at the Food and Drug Administration, according to an August 9 statement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This comes less than

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration has reached a settlement allowing Indian Georgetown University researcher Badar Khan Suri to return to his academic position while legal proceedings over efforts to deport him continue. The agreement, revealed on August 5

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Elon Musk’s social media platform X is pushing back against India’s online censorship, filing a lawsuit that questions the constitutionality of a system it says enables abuse of power. Filed in the Karnataka High Court, the

Photo: X India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH — Mathura Sridharan has been appointed as Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General, becoming the state’s top appellate lawyer. Her elevation to the role was announced by Attorney General Dave Yost’s office on X (formerly Twitter), where

WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Vinay Prasad, the polarizing official who led U.S. vaccine oversight under the Trump administration, has stepped down from his position at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just three months after taking office. Prasad’s exit marks a

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC —  Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Oversight Committee, on July 30 announced plans to introduce a resolution in Congress opposing any form of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA  — “American-born babies are American, just as they have been at every other time in our Nation’s history,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright

Photo: Human Rights Watch India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Immigration detainees in Florida have faced degrading, dehumanizing, and medically negligent treatment under the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies, Human Rights Watch said in a new report on July 21. Among the individuals spotlighted is

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) has joined a group of Democratic lawmakers in a new push to lower costs for working families by ending tariffs on baby essentials like car seats, strollers, and diapers. The initiative, unveiled

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Richard Grenell, US President Donald Trump's envoy for special missions, met with Sulaiman Isa and Kasim Khan, sons of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on July 22. Following this meeting, Grenell called for Khan's release,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has openly questioned the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions on Russian interference in the 2016 election—claims that CNN reports are sharply at odds with the findings of numerous Trump administration officials

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA — Nearly half of all Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults in California—48%—experienced hate in 2024, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate. The figure mirrors 2023 levels and comes amid a volatile

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump now finds himself on the defensive in a controversy he long weaponized. After years of fanning conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein’s death and hinting at Democratic involvement, Trump is lashing out over

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on immigration, slashes social programs, and curtails the role of federal agencies, a group of South Asian American state lawmakers are responding with legislative efforts designed to protect

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) ramped up pressure on Congress and the Department of Justice to release the full trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein even as House Republicans on July 15 blocked the attempt

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Kash Patel publicly dismissed speculation that he plans to resign over the Department of Justice’s decision to end further disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein case. His statement follows growing unrest among MAGA-aligned figures

Photo:C-SPAN India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, came under intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing after failing to answer several fundamental questions about U.S. policy in Southeast Asia —

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A new nationwide study offers a rare empirical look into how well Indian Americans understand political developments in both the United States and India. The findings are drawn from the 2024 Indian American Attitudes

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Once central to Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric and conservative media outrage, the promise of explosive revelations about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged network of clients now appears to be fading—quietly and controversially—under Trump’s own administration. On

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk CHARLESTON, S.C.- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has lost her mother, Raj Kaur Randhawa, who died on July 4 at the age of 86. Haley shared the news in a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Post has pushed back firmly against allegations made by Tulsi Gabbard, who claimed that one of its national security reporters was “harassing” staffers at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IANS)-  President Donald Trump's country-specific tariffs, previously set to take effect from July 9, have been postponed to August 1. This temporary reprieve comes as trade negotiations with several nations, including India, have intensified. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced

India-West News Desk NEW YORK,  NY – Queens Council Member Shekar Krishnan on  July 2 celebrated what he called a “decades-long victory” with the announcement of a $2.5 million investment to implement Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in New

Photo: CoHANA India-West Staff Reporter RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s House Bill 2783 went into effect on July 1, making the public display of Nazi symbols a criminal offense and formally distinguishing Adolf Hitler’s “Hakenkreuz” from the sacred Swastika, a symbol central to

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Zohran Mamdani isn’t backing down. The newly confirmed Democratic nominee for New York City mayor is facing blistering attacks from President Donald Trump—but says he won’t be silenced. At an immigration roundtable in Florida on

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American lawmakers are slamming the Senate’s passage of Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, branding it everything from the “Big Bad Betrayal” to the “most cruel, harmful, and immoral” bill in recent

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sharp rebuke of what he calls an alarming abuse of presidential power, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced new legislation aimed squarely at President Donald Trump’s handling of domestic protests during his time in office. Titled

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance is Hindu—and she’s making sure her children grow up understanding that part of their heritage, even as they navigate life in a Catholic household. In a recent interview

From South Asian Network Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made Artesia hot, lately. Here’s how: Friday June 13: The word was ICE agents may be raiding the area businesses to catch the “undocumented.” Businesses on Pioneer Blvd shut their doors early