Politics

Photo: X India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo are leaving the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to join the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland, where they will establish a new center for development economics. The

Photo: Screenshot India-West News Desk BOZEMAN, MT — Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy turned an awkward moment into a lesson on faith and constitutional values during a Turning Point USA event in Montana this week. When a young attendee at the Brick Breeden

India-West Staff Reporter OTTAWA - More than 70 faith-based organizations across Canada are urging federal lawmakers to correct what they call a serious error in proposed anti-hate legislation that confuses the ancient “Swastika” with the Nazi “Hakenkreuz.” The coalition—comprising Hindu, Jewish, Muslim,

WASHINGTON, DC – Several US Lawmakers on October 7 wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to "reset and repair" India-US "critical partnership." The letter was co-signed by several prominent Democratic leaders, including Deborah Ross, Ro Khanna, Brad

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC: The U.S. Senate has confirmed political scientist S. Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, entrusting him with oversight of U.S. diplomacy across a vast and strategically vital

LOS ANGELES, CA -  Several members of the Indian American community and advocacy organizations have voiced their appreciation  of California Governor Gavin Newsom  officially designated Diwali  as a statewide holiday. The bill was signed into law on October 6, making California

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Sikh Coalition expressed deep concern  over comments made by the Secretary of Defense in Quantico, Virginia, regarding military uniform and grooming standards, which immediately preceded the release of a restrictive new departmental memo. During his address to nearly

Photo: X India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - California will officially celebrate Diwali as a state holiday, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 268 on October 6 — a move that has sparked joy and pride across the Indian American

Photo: X India-West News Desk PALM BAY, FL — A heated Palm Bay City Council meeting on October 2 drew hundreds of outraged residents and business leaders demanding the removal of Councilman Chandler Langevin, after his social media posts calling for the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has built his reputation as a progressive who champions transparency and anti-corruption reforms. But as online politics often proves, once a claim goes viral, it quickly takes on a life of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) announced on October 1 that he will forgo his congressional salary during the ongoing Republican-led government shutdown, taking a stand for more than 36,000 federal workers and contractors in his district. Subramanyam

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to fire more federal workers, a day after the country's government was shut down. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the shutdown an “unprecedented opportunity” and announced that he is meeting with Russell

India-West News Desk PALM BAY, FL — A series of inflammatory social media posts from Palm Bay City Councilman Chandler Langevin has ignited a political firestorm. On September 26, Langevin posted on X, “Deport every Indian immediately.” Two days later, he followed with,

Photo:Screenshot India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In an era when partisan figures increasingly mislead followers with edited and distorted clips, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) has become the latest target of false claims linking him to Hamas supporters. Conservative activist Laura Loomer posted

Photo: Facebook India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Condemnations are pouring in after an Arizona state legislator publicly called for the hanging of U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), a remark that has sparked alarm over the growing normalization of political violence in

By Fatima Baldiwala WASHINGTON, DC – The South Asian Impact Foundation on September 16, brought together a panel of  leading South Asian voices in medicine and public health to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: rebuilding public

By Fatema Baldiwala WASHINGTON, DC - South Asian American leaders, organizers, and advocates from across the nation gathered here, for the Impact Summit & Gala and the first-ever South Asian Day on the Hill, hosted by Indian American Impact. The event brought

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) condemned the Trump Administration's decision to cancel the USDA's Household Food Security Report, a crucial tool for tracking hunger in America.  The move follows July's "Large Lousy Law" budget, he said, which

WASHINGTON, D.C.-FBI director Kash Patel has agreed to open an investigation into a birthday note allegedly written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday, according to The Hill. Patel's decision came during a House Oversight Committee hearing after Representative

Photo: LInkedIn India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced on September 10 the appointment of Vishesh Anand of Los Angeles as Senior Advisor at the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. Anand brings extensive experience in state and

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA- California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have reached a settlement with the city of Artesia, compelling the city to comply with state housing laws. The agreement, which is pending court approval, requires Artesia

Photo: Screengrab C-SPAN WASHINGTON, DC — A routine Senate Judiciary Committee hearing devolved into a fiery confrontation on September 17 as FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) exchanged insults and accusations. The clash centered on Patel's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President JD Vance opened up about his personal life and marriage while honoring his late friend Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at a Utah campus event on September 10. Speaking on Kirk’s podcast

Photo: Screengrab India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - FBI Director Kash Patel’s tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked widespread attention and debate. Kirk, 22, was shot dead on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. During a September 12

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - California lawmakers have approved AB 268, a bill that officially recognizes Diwali as a state holiday. The measure, introduced by Assembly Members Ash Kalra and Dr. Darshana Patel with Senator Ben Allen as the principal

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — FBI Director Kash Patel is set to appear before Congress this week as questions mount over his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as well as broader concerns about

Photos: The Sikh Coalition India-West News Desk HERCULES, CA — A 73-year-old grandmother from Hercules, CA, has been taken into federal custody and transferred to an immigration detention facility in Bakersfield, sparking outrage among her family and community. Harjit Kaur, an undocumented immigrant

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Ami Bera (D-CA), a physician, along with other members of the Democratic Doctors Caucus and Planned Parenthood Federation of America CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, recently spoke out against Republican-led cuts to Medicaid. They warned that a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Lawmakers have reacted sharply to the assassination of U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk. While the Indian American congressional representatives, all Democrats, have openly and vehemently disagreed with Kirk's political views, they have united

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Three former FBI officials who were dismissed last month have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging it launched a "campaign of retribution" targeting FBI officials who showed insufficient loyalty to President Donald Trump and unlawfully fired them

Photo: FBI WASHINGTON, D.C. — After initial confusion over the arrest of a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the FBI has clarified that no one is in custody and released images of a “person of interest” as

Photo: Wikipedia WASHINGTON, D.C.- Republican Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has introduced new legislation aimed at discouraging companies from outsourcing jobs and hiring foreign workers. The proposed bill, called the Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act, would impose a 25% tax on outsourcing

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples across the US, stating that these "hateful" acts are not isolated incidents but part of a broader rise in violence against places of worship. Speaking on the floor

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