US Elections

Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Donald Trump said on November 19 he will nominate Wall Street CEO Howard Lutnick to lead his trade and tariff strategy as head of the Commerce Department, the agency that has become the U.S.

Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on November 18 elevated a Florida magistrate judge to a seat on a federal appeals court, as Senate Democrats continued their push to confirm as many of President Joe Biden's remaining judicial

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Nikki Haley, former GOP presidential candidate, criticized MSNBC’s Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, suggesting their motives were driven by ratings rather than reconciliation. “Let’s be clear, Joe and

India-West News Desk PALM BEACH, FL - Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s recent visit to President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort has reignited speculation about a potential cabinet role in the upcoming administration. Jindal, who served as governor from 2008 to 2016, shared

Photo: . Reuters/Mike Segar WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley on November 18 said he would resign as head of the U.S. Social Security Administration to run to head the Democratic National Committee. O'Malley told President Joe Biden he

India-West Staff Reporter FREMONT, CA - Tara Sreekrishnan, the Democratic candidate for California’s 26th State Assembly District, conceded defeat in the race to Patrick Ahrens on November 18 after the majority of ballots were counted. Ahrens secured 56.1% of the vote,

WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as U.S. intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national security establishment, adding to concerns that the sprawling intelligence community will become increasingly politicized. Trump’s nomination of Gabbard, a former

WASHINGTON DC, (Reuters) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to purge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shortly before being chosen as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for health secretary.  But any changes he wants to make will come up against

By Selen Ozturk WASHINGTON, DC - The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the environment. Through all these issues, November 5 shattered public assumptions that an increasingly multiracial America necessarily means an increasingly progressive

Photo: Reuters/Andrew Kelly India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Stephen Miller’s recent appointment as White House deputy chief of staff for policy signals immigration policies, which will affect high-skilled workers on H-1B visas, something that Indians prize and want. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House on November 13 for the first time since winning last week's election and sat down for talks about the looming transfer of power with longtime political rival

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Vinod Khosla and Elon Musk, known for their heated online exchanges, have surprised social media followers with an unexpected twist. The Silicon Valley venture capitalist recently posted on X to congratulate Musk on Donald Trump’s

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Ajay Bhutoria, an Indian American fundraiser with strong ties to the Democratic Party and Vice President Kamala Harris, has reported receiving a series of threatening messages from an unidentified source. The messages demanded that

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA -On November 8, Delegate Kannan Srinivasan announced that he had the endorsement of Congressman-Elect Suhas Subramanyam and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger for the Democratic nomination to fill Subramanyam’s District 32 State Senate seat. Recognizing the importance of holding

India-West News Desk PHOENIX, AZ - After a competitive race, sitting GOP congressman David Schweikert has secured reelection in Arizona’s Congressional District 1 which covers the popular tourist region of Scottsdale. The Associated Press called the race on the night of November 10. His

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Indian American Impact Fund expressed appreciation for the substantial South Asian American voter turnout in the 2024 election following Kamala Harris's historic presidential bid. Chintan Patel, Executive Director of the Impact Fund, highlighted the community’s

 Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - Donald Trump reshaped the U.S. electorate, piling up support among Hispanic voters, young people, and Americans without college degrees -- and winning more votes in nearly all the country as he reclaimed the presidency. Following the

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Donald Trump, who made a stunning political comeback four years after being voted out of the White House, recently labelled India a "very big abuser" of trade ties, vowing to raise tariffs on all imports by

AMARAVATI, (ANI) - Residents of Vadluru village in Andhra Pradesh, the ancestral home of Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance, took to the streets in celebration after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. The village, located in

Photo: Renuka Mayadev India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – In the November bruising elections for Democrats, many Indian Americans have fared will from the party.  Here are the ones where counting has been completed. Victory: Renuka Mayadev has won the election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, from

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Indian Americans are celebrating Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, expressing optimism about the potential benefits for the economy, border security, and global peace. Avinash Gupta, President of the Foreign Indian Association, believes Trump's good

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA - In a competitive election for the Artesia City Council, Monica Manalo and Zeel Ahir emerged as the top two candidates, securing positions on the council. Manalo led the race with 26.8% of the vote, totaling

India-West Staff Reporter PHILADELPHIA, PA – “Muslims for Trump proudly celebrates the historic landslide victory of President Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election, where Muslim-American voters proved to be a decisive factor,” the organization said in a press release. Rabiul Chowdhury,

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - President Biden said November 7 that the American people deserve “a peaceful and orderly” transition and urged Americans “no matter who you voted for to see each other not as adversaries, but as fellow

Photo: Raj Salwan India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - In the November 5 local elections across California, several Indian American candidates competed in a range of races, from city councils to county supervisor positions. While some candidates emerged victorious, others faced stiff

Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) - US Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to keep fighting for the ideals that powered her presidential campaign on November 6 in a concession speech that acknowledged President-elect Donald Trump's win while warning of potential

RICHMOND, VA — Dr. Danny Avula is poised to make history in Richmond's mayoral race, emerging as the likely winner among five candidates vying for the top city government position. If confirmed, Avula will become the first-ever immigrant and Asian

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - As California Assembly results continue to roll in, Indian American candidate Darshana Patel holds an edge over Republican Kristie Bruce-Lane in Assembly District 76, with 64% of precincts reporting. Patel leads with 52.31% of the vote (72,095 votes),

 Photo: screengrab India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA - GOP state Senator Shawn Still successfully defended his seat against Democratic challenger Ashwin Ramaswami, who aimed to become the first Indian American and Gen Z member of the Georgia Senate. After a fierce battle and

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - The Republican party has gained the majority in the US Senate, as counting is underway for the presidential elections. According to the current projections, Republicans have 52 seats in the 100-member upper house of US Congress, while

Photo: screengrab from Donald Trump speech event in FL. India-West News Desk WEST PALM BEACH, FL - U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance on November 6 expressed heartfelt gratitude to his Indian American wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, for her unwavering support throughout his

Photo: @seanhannity/https://saraacarter.com India-West News Desk MIAMI, FL - Donald Trump clinched the 2024 presidential election after securing the pivotal state of Wisconsin, marking an extraordinary comeback to the White House. This victory makes Trump the only U.S. president since Grover Cleveland to serve

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - World leaders extended congratulations to Donald Trump as he clinched victory, marking his return to the U.S. presidency with euphoria is some quarters and trepidation in others where policy shifts are likely to happen if

India-West Staff Reporter SCOTTSDALE, AZ - The race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District is too close to call, with incumbent Republican David Schweikert holding a narrow lead over Democrat Amish Shah. Schweikert currently has 152,493 votes (50.8%) to Shah’s 147,503 votes (49.2%), with

India-West Staff Reporter RICHMOND, VA - Democrat Suhas Subramanyam has made history as the first Indian American elected to Congress from the East Coast, winning Virginia's 10th Congressional District race against Republican Mike Clancy. He secured 206,870 votes (52.1%), compared to

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - In a successful election night for Indian American lawmakers, all five members of the U.S. Congress, and all Democrats won reelection, securing their seats with decisive majorities across multiple states. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) Shri Thanedar, representing Michigan’s

MADURAI, (ANI) – On election day, special prayers were held for Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in her ancestral village of Thulasendrapuram in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. Organized by the Anukragni organization, founded by Anushanath, the prayers took place on

CINCINNATI, OH (ANI) - Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance cast his ballot in person for the US Presidential Elections on November 5 morning. Vance cast his ballot at the St. Anthony of Padua Church here. According to CNN, the senator and running

WASHINGTON DC, (ANI) – On the eve of the election, President Joe Biden urged voters to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and stated, "Let's make history by electing Kamala Harris." Biden posted, "Go vote. Let's make history by electing

DETROIT, MI (ANI) - Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris vowed to end the ongoing war in Gaza, bring home hostages, and ensure Israel's security and the Palestinian people's right to dignity and self-determination. The remarks by Harris came at a rally

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - South Asians for Harris has released the final video in their "Why Kamala" series, featuring actress Reshma Shetty, as part of their campaign to engage South Asian youth for the 2024 presidential election. The video

India-West News Desk LITITZ, PA – Former President Donald Trump is facing backlash after making inflammatory comments at a campaign rally here on November 3, where he seemed to condone violence against journalists and suggested he "shouldn’t have left" the White House

DETROIT, MI (ANI) - U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar raised concerns over the potential return of Donald Trump to the presidency, warning that the former president's refusal to accept the 2020 election results and controversial policies could damage both American democracy

CHICAGO, IL (ANI) - Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi expressed confidence in Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances in the upcoming presidential election, emphasizing the critical role of Indian American voters in swing states. Predicting a closely contested race, Krishnamoorthi said he

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, former US President Donald Trump vowed to safeguard the interests of Hindu Americans, protecting them from the "anti-religion agenda of the radical left." In a bid to strengthen ties with India,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI): With just a few days to go for the United States elections, a staggering 61 million Americans have already made their voices heard by casting their ballots in the November election, according to a report by CNN.Notably,

India-West News Desk PHILADELPHIA, PA - In a surprise Diwali visit to the Bharatiya Temple in Montgomery Township on October 31, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz met with Neil Makhija, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Elections. Makhija, who

Photo: Reuters/Andrew Kelly By Pilar Marrero Not too long ago, American politicians—mostly Republicans, with a few Democrats—denied that their “tough” positions against immigrants had anything to do with race or ethnicity. “It’s not a matter of racism,” they assured us, “it’s a matter

Photo: Reuters/Bing Guan WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - A recent survey reveals that around 60% of Indian-American citizens eligible to vote intend to support Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in next month's presidential election, while approximately 30% plan to vote for former

By Dr. Suresh U. Kumar The U.S. Presidential election presents voters with a choice between two distinct visions for the nation’s future. Over the past eight years, Americans have had the opportunity to witness firsthand what each candidate represents. Vice President