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Photo: Select Committee on the CCP India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have called

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -Rohit Chopra has been removed as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), ending his five-year term nearly two years early. He was informed of his dismissal via an email from the White House. Chopra was appointed by

Photo: Rodney Dunning via Ethnic Media Services By Peter Schurmann Donald Trump's continued attacks on immigrants as criminals divert attention and, critically, resources from the very real threat posed by white supremacists and far right violence.Donald Trump has ridden the xenophobic political

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Congressman Rich McCormick will serve as the new GOP co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans in the U.S. House of Representatives, joining Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna in leading the bipartisan

Washington State Senate Passing Resolution No. 8604 welcoming India’s 76th Republic Day in the Washington State. Photo: Indian Consulate, Seattle India-West News Desk OLYMPIA, WA -The Washington State Senate passed a resolution on January 27honoring the contributions of Indian Americans to the

Photo: YouTube India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Radio host Charlamagne Tha God pressed Vivek Ramaswamy on his departure from the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), casting doubt on his explanation. During an interview on The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne questioned whether Ramaswamy was

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on January 27, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to a strong and mutually beneficial partnership. Referring to Trump as "my dear friend," PM Modi emphasized the shared

Photo: Kush Desai India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Three Indian Americans have been appointed to roles in the new Trump administration. Kush Desai: Deputy Press Secretary Former journalist and seasoned Republican communicator Kush Desai has been named Deputy Press Secretary. His experience includes

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service (CRS) has launched a new initiative called the "Engaging and Building Relationships with Hindu American Communities Program." The program is designed to enhance engagement between law enforcement,

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) is spearheading a new legislative effort to repeal the TikTok divestiture law with the introduction of the Repeal the TikTok Ban Act. The bill, co-sponsored by Khanna and U.S. Senator Dr.

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) has been reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The committee is responsible for overseeing U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA,

Photo: Reuters/Carlos Barri India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian Americans, along with other immigrant communities, have found themselves at the heart of a seismic shift in U.S. immigration policy, following President Donald Trump's Executive Order on January 20, titled "Protecting the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk, the White House confirmed this just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term. Ramaswamy’s departure follows mounting tensions

Photo: senatedemocrats.wa.gov India-West Staff Reporter OLYMPIA, WA — On January 15, State Senator Manka Dhingra, alongside students from Lake Washington High School, introduced a bill aimed at addressing drink spiking in bars and nightclubs. The proposed legislation requires establishments that sells alcohol

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Donald Trump announced plans on January 14, to establish the External Revenue Service, a new agency aimed at collecting tariffs, duties, and revenue from foreign entities benefiting from trade with the US. Criticizing the nation's reliance

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) took to Twitter to strongly oppose the Laken Riley Act and then later went on television calling it a “highway to mass deportation.” Her remarks came after the bill, which targets crimes committed by

India-West Staff Reporter COLUMBUS, OH - Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio has signed HB 173 into law, which includes an amendment by former State Senator Niraj Antani designating October as "Hindu Heritage Month" in Ohio. In response, former Republican State Senator Antani

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – A new report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), titled “Anti-Indian Hate on X: How the Platform Amplifies Racism and Xenophobia,” has revealed a disturbing rise in anti-Indian racism and xenophobia on X

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) delivered an impassioned speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on January 8, condemning the ongoing violence and persecution faced by Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh.

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The National Sheriffs’ Association has endorsed Kash Patel as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders that also railed against the state of law enforcement under

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In light of recent findings from the House Ethics Committee regarding Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar is advocating for the decriminalization of sex work nationwide. Thanedar, took to Twitter on January 2

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON , DC - On the first day of the 119th Congress, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi took part in the Bipartisan Interfaith Prayer Service, reading a passage from the Bhagavad-Gita to bless the new Congress before it officially convenes

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Oversight, a nonpartisan watchdog group, has filed a lawsuit and a motion for a preliminary injunction to compel the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to release records related to Kash Patel,

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the U.S. Surgeon General said on December 3 in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector

Photo: Reuters/Alex Wong India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Ajit Pai, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Donald Trump, is taking a firm stance in favor of banning TikTok in the United States. In a recent Supreme Court brief

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - MAGA figure Steve Bannon has reignited the debate over H-1B visas, sharply criticizing Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for their support of the program, which he claims has harmed the American middle class. In a

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Shri Thanedar, (D-MI), became the target of a wave of hateful rhetoric over the weekend. The backlash followed his remarks in support of the H-1B visa program and the need for increased legal immigration

 India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - Neera Tanden, Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council, and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, from across political lines, have recently made statements aligning on the issue of immigration and the treatment of Indian

India-West Staff Reporter ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu elected to the U.S. Congress and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Director of National Intelligence, addressed over 1,000 devotees at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham here, on December 15. Her visit marked

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI - Congressman Shri Thanedar has strongly criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to abolish birthright citizenship, calling it a direct attack on a cornerstone of American democracy. Thanedar, a firm advocate of the 14th Amendment, voiced his

India-West News Desk Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) has criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, on December 1, framing it as a missed opportunity for systemic reform. While expressing empathy for Biden’s personal struggles, Khanna underscored the

Photo: x.com/@ashajadeja325 India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - A candid photo of Vice President-elect JD Vance celebrating Thanksgiving with his wife Usha Vance’s extended Indian family has taken social media by storm. The image, shared by California venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani,

India-West News DeskNEW YORK, NY - Vivek Ramaswamy criticized reports that New York City is paying $220 million to rent the Roosevelt Hotel, owned by the Pakistani government, to house illegal immigrants, calling the situation "nuts." In a social media

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL - Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) was honored with the Champion of Freedom Award on November 19 at the Toast to Freedom event, hosted by the Free Jimmy Lai Campaign. The event, which recognizes individuals who have

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 13 his appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Once hailed as the Hindu congresswoman every Indian American loved, Gabbard’s political stances made the community somewhat wary

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Donald Trump announced on November 12 that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and 'X,' along with Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In an official statement, Trump expressed his

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Republican congressman Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on November 11. The retired Army Green Beret heads the congressional India caucus and

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Senator Marco Rubio has been tapped by Donald Trump for the role of secretary of state, according to media reports on November 11. If confirmed, the Florida native would become the first Latino to serve as

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - On November 10, former presidential candidate and prominent Trump supporter Vivek Ramaswamy endorsed the Trump administration’s proposed mass deportation plan, describing it as a “pragmatic” response that aligns with the views of many Americans. Speaking

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Days after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump announced that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be invited to join his administration again. Haley, who

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued a statement on November 4, following a briefing by the State Department regarding efforts to protect the rights of religious minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh. During the briefing, the State Department underscored that

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA — Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, (D-CA), announced that the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General has officially commenced an audit of mail theft mitigation strategies in Sacramento County, a move sparked by growing concerns about

India-West Staff Reporter ANNAPOLIS, MD - Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee on October 30 hosted 34 public officials, academics, and security analysts from the NATO delegation and aspirant countries at the Maryland State House. The

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As Diwali shines light on celebrations worldwide, Indian American members of Congress are marking the Festival of Lights with messages of unity, freedom, and civic responsibility. Representative Pramila Jayapal, the first South Asian American woman elected

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Katie Porter (CA-47), and Mark Takano (CA-39) reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, October 23, to end large institutional investors’ ability to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize the acquisition of

India-West Staff Reporter HARRISBURG, PA –Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402into law — officially recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania while attending a Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi Chhor Diwas celebration hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian

India-West Staff Reporter  SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting a briefing on the rise in harassment and violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, especially following the

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA, (REUTERS) - The prime ministers of India and Canada could benefit politically in the short term from the unprecedented expulsion of top diplomats from each country, analysts said on October 16. Canada kicked out six Indian diplomats on Monday,

By REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA - As South Asians gain unprecedented political visibility in the U.S., they are simultaneously facing an alarming rise in hate-fueled incidents, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential elections. This troubling online trend has

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy, the former Republican presidential candidate, has hinted at the possibility of running for Governor of Ohio. In a recent appearance on the "PBD Podcast" with Patrick Bet-David, Ramaswamy shared that he’s been approached