US Elections

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Senator John Barrasso said on January 13 in a television interview that Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation hearing, as nominee for Director of National Intelligence, has been delayed due to a “paperwork problem” with the Office of Government Ethics. The

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India’s Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology pushed back on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim about the results of India’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a recent interview

India-West Staff Reporter HOBOKEN, NJ - After seven years of leading the city, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term in November. In an email to Hoboken residents, Bhalla cited discussions with his family

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC – The 119th Congress marks a historic moment with the largest representation of Indian Americans in U.S. history, as six Indian American lawmakers now serve in the House of Representatives. Representatives Ami Bera (CA-06), Pramila Jayapal

OTTAWA, (ANI) - Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament for Nepean, announced his bid to become Canada’s next Prime Minister, vowing to lead a smaller, more efficient government focused on rebuilding the nation and securing prosperity for future generations. "I am running

India-West News Desk PALM BEACH, FL - Melania Trump has reportedly welcomed Elon Musk’s frequent presence at Mar-a-Lago, where the billionaire spends significant time with President-elect Donald Trump. According to PEOPLE, sources close to the Trump family say Melania views Musk as

 Image: WorldAtlas.com MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The name "Gulf of Mexico" is internationally recognized, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on January 8, responding to President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion to rename the body of water. Trump had proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA - In highly anticipated races that drew state and national attention, Kannan Srinivasan and JJ Singh emerged victorious in Virginia's legislative special elections on January 6, 2025. Srinivasan claimed the open Senate District 32 seat, while

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - President-elect Donald Trump used Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his plan to step down to reiterate his stance that Canada becomes the 51st state of the US. In a post, he said that Trudeau resigned

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - US Congress convened on January 6 to count electoral college votes and certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election held in November. It comes four years after rioters stormed

Photo: Wikipedia WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) -The U.S. Congress, at the time of publishing, was set to meet in snow-covered Washington to formally certify Donald Trump's election as president on January 5, four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the

Photo: Reuters/Ken Cedeno WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - President Joe Biden, in an op-ed published on December 5 in The Washington Post, urged Americans to remember the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, emphasizing a collective obligation to preserve the truth of

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – On the fourth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issued a statement reflecting on the violent assault that disrupted the certification of the presidential election results. "On

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - Suhas Subramanyam has been sworn into the 119th Congress, marking a historic milestone for both Virginia and the East Coast. Subramanyam, elected to represent Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, made history as the first Indian American

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - President-elect Donald Trump is once again onto to his proposal for Canada to become the 51st state of the United States. In a Truth Social post on January 3, Trump shared a New York Post article highlighting Canadian

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Donald Trump has once again blamed the situation at the U.S.-southern border for violent incidents, including the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. In a Truth Social post, he pointed to the ongoing immigration crisis

India-West Staff Reporter FOLSOM, CA—Jag Nagendra, a dedicated Folsom resident and seasoned leader, has officially declared his candidacy for Folsom City Council District 3 in the 2026 election. With a proven track record spanning decades in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and public

India-West Staff Reporter MIAMISBURG – State Senator Niraj Antani has concluded his term in the Ohio Senate, marking the end of a decade-long career in the Ohio General Assembly. Antani, first elected as a State Representative in 2014 at age 23,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of the H-1B visa program has amplified internal divisions within his MAGA coalition, particularly over immigration policy. In a New York Post interview, Trump praised the program, calling it “great” and admitting

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - William Webster, the only individual to have led both the FBI and CIA, has expressed serious concerns about the qualifications of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for top intelligence positions. In a December 26 letter to senators,

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) -The outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents had different messages for the Christmas holiday on December 26, with Democrat Joe Biden urging Americans to reflect and unite, while Republican Donald Trump offered a holiday greeting and

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Donald Trump's incoming envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, on December 25, called for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, who is detained on charges of corruption

By Pilar Marrero Which administration helped 3.5 million people complete the citizenship process, more than any other administration in history, issuing 4.3 million green cards for permanent residency? Which administration restored refugee admissions slashed by the previous president, expanding pathways for

Photo: Wikipedia WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - The U.S. House Ethics Committee has found that former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for drugs and sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, U.S. media reported on December

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Donald Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In his announcement, Trump stated, “Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy

By Sunita Sohrabji As it aims for a leaner budget, the incoming Trump administration may cut or eliminate several federal health safety nets, including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program. These three critical lifelines alone support

India-West Staff ReporterANNAPOLIS, MD – On December 12, Maryland Democrats gathered at the Maryland State House for a significant moment in the U.S. presidential election process, as the state’s presidential electors formally cast their votes for the president and vice

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - Donald Trump recently took aim at Canada, suggesting the country should consider becoming the 51st state of the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that such a move would benefit Canadians by lowering

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) -The U.S. Postal Service said it delivered at least 99.2 million ballots to and from voters in the November presidential election. USPS said at least 99.88% of ballots were delivered to election officials within a week. In September,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – In a move that adds to a growing list of appointments with family ties, President-elect Donald Trump has named Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and political fundraiser, as the next U.S. ambassador to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Donald Trump has reiterated his opposition to birthright citizenship, calling it "ridiculous" and vowing to end it if re-elected. This constitutional guarantee, enshrined in the 14th Amendment for over 150 years, grants citizenship to anyone

India-West News Desk Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's pick for intelligence chief, faced new scrutiny this week on Capitol Hill regarding her ties to Syria, particularly in light of the unexpected collapse of the Assad regime. The former Democrat-turned-Republican and Army National

Washington DC (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Indian-origin Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice.Dhillon thanked Trump in a statement and said that she would assist with US's civil

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Top donors to US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration committee will have exclusive opportunities to dine with him and his wife, Melania Trump, ahead of the oath ceremony at the US Capitol on January 20 in

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Chinese hackers have been accused of breaching U.S. telecommunications systems and engaging in espionage on American presidential campaigns, with U.S. officials cautioning that it may take years to fully address the infiltration, according to VOA News. The

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA – Democrat Dr. Darshana R. Patel officially took the oath of office as the newly elected State Assemblymember for California’s 76th Assembly District. The district encompasses a diverse array of communities, including Escondido, San Marcos, and parts

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters)  – U.S. farm industry groups are pressing President-elect Donald Trump to exempt agricultural workers from his promised mass deportation plans, warning of severe consequences for the food supply chain, which relies heavily on undocumented immigrants. Nearly half of

By Sunaina Tadakamalla For the first time, California voters weighed in on a measure to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude for prisoners, but Proposition 6 was decisively rejected. With 94% of votes counted as of November 18, 53% voted “no” (7.5

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA - JJ Singh has emerged as the Democratic nominee for Virginia's 26th House District special election, securing a decisive victory in a crowded primary. Singh garnered 745 out of the 1,839 ballots cast, outperforming four other

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT, (Reuters) - Donald Trump on December 2 said another daughter’s father-in-law and businessman Massad Boulos would serve as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos, the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany, met repeatedly with Arab American and Muslim

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he wanted former National Security official and loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI, signaling an intent to drive out the bureau's current director, Christopher Wray. Patel, who during Trump's

CERRITOS, CA - Ashok (Pat) Patnaik has officially declared his candidacy for the Cerritos City Council in the 2025 election. A longtime member of the community, Patnaik and his family have lived in Cerritos for over 25 years. Patnaik brings extensive experience in public

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - Several universities in the United States have issued advisories to international students and staff before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, reflecting growing uncertainty over potential changes to immigration policies. According to a report by the BBC,

Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump on November 25 pledged big tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners - Canada, Mexico and China - detailing how he will implement campaign promises that could trigger trade wars. Trump said

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Tulsi Gabbard, former congresswoman and Donald Trump’s pick to lead the intelligence community, was briefly added to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) list known as "Quiet Skies," which triggers additional security checks before domestic flights,

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump on November 27 chose Stanford academic and U.S. COVID policy critic Jay Bhattacharya to run the National Institutes of Health, the country's top public funder of medical research with a budget of some

TAMPA, FL (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to investigate or prosecute political rivals, former intelligence officials, the country's former military chief, prosecutors, tech moguls, and left-wing Americans if he becomes president again. Here is a list of some of

India-West News Desk NEW  YORK, NY - The New York Post Editorial Board has sharply criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s reported cabinet nominations of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, urging him to reconsider these controversial choices.

Photo: Ethnic Media Services By Selen Ozturk President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the U.S. afford these policies? What do these

By REENA RATHORE WASHINGTON, DC – Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal delivered a rousing call to action during a post-election debrief organized by the Indian American Impact Fund, reflecting on the collective achievements of the South Asian community while urging resilience in the face