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Dead Congressman’s social media endorsement sparks political buzz in Virginia
The late Rep. Gerry Connolly's social media accounts were reactivated to promote his endorsed successor, James Walkinshaw, in the VA-11 Democratic primary. These posts, appearing on X and Facebook, urged voters to support Walkinshaw, sparking debate over digital campaign ethics. Walkinshaw is the frontrunner, despite House Democrats not honoring Connolly's wishes for an Oversight Committee position.
Bernard Kerik, NYPD Commissioner during 9/11, dies at 69; all about him
Bernard Kerik, the former New York City Police Commissioner who led the department during the 9/11 attacks, has died at 69. Once a high-profile figure in US law enforcement, Kerik's career collapsed following federal convictions for tax fraud and corruption. He was later pardoned by President Donald Trump
Guns, drugs and baby oil: Shocking evidence in Sean Diddy Combs' Miami mansion during sex-trafficking trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sex trafficking charges. A special agent testified about a raid on Combs' Miami mansion. The court saw photos of weapons and sex toys. Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend, testified about abuse. Combs is accused of running a racketeering scheme. He allegedly forced women into drug-fueled sex parties. The trial continues in Manhattan.
Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer is back with cheap concert tix. Check prices and how you can book them
Live Nation brings back its popular '30 Dollar Ticket to Summer' deal in 2025. Music enthusiasts can grab tickets for just 30 dollars, taxes extra. Over 1,000 concerts across the US and Canada are part of this offer. Dierks Bentley, Kesha, and Nelly are among the performers. Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart, and Willie Nelson are also participating.
Gerry Connolly, a fiery Democrat and fixture of Virginia politics, dies after battling cancer: Key points
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died on Wednesday morning, according to a statement from his family. He was 75. Last month, Connolly announced that he would not seek reelection and would soon step down from his leadership position on the powerful House Oversight Committee. He died following a fight with esophageal cancer, his family revealed.
Is Elon Musk using NASA to enrich himself? House Democrats are investigating SpaceX CEO's glaring conflict of interest
US House Democrats are scrutinizing Elon Musk's relationship with NASA, alleging potential conflicts of interest due to his dual roles as SpaceX CEO and head of DOGE. In a letter to NASA Chief Legal Officer Iris Lan, House Democrats have requested documents to ascertain whether Musk has leveraged his influence for personal enrichment through government contracts.
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Trump will stand before Congress and offer a divided US an accounting of his turbulent first weeks
President Trump's address to Congress will focus on his achievements and plans amid economic chaos and an ongoing trade war. He will discuss his immigration policies, Ukraine and Middle East tensions, and his efforts to reshape social issues in the U.S.
President Donald Trump's US Congressional speech to address turbulent start to 2nd term
The President of the United States Donald Trump will be speaking before a joint session of the Congress. His address, with the title Renewal of the American Dream, will be highlighting his government’s accomplishments despite protests from the Democrats. The main subjects will include immigration, foreign policy realignments, economic issues, and social policies.
US federal employees fear mass firings as Thursday buyout deadline nears
U.S. federal workers face buyout offers from the Trump administration amid a civil service restructuring led by Elon Musk. Worker unions, which have sued to block the offers, claim the buyouts may be illegal. Some 40,000 employees have accepted so far, with federal agencies bracing for significant downsizing.
Once a leading light of Left liberalism in America, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces uncertain political future; here's why
Eminent and renowned representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who was once termed as a leading light of Left Liberalism in the US is eventually facing a political future with some major uncertainty following a recent and pretty significant setback.
Nancy Pelosi at it again; here's what she is secretly trying to do for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's power bid in Congress
In a recent development it has been known that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is backing her opponent named Gerry Connolly and thus Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing a tough opposition for the position of ranking member on the House Oversight Committee.
"We must not tolerate any kind of phobia": US Congressman condemns attacks on Hindu temples
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar condemns recent attacks on Hindu temples in the US, advocating against Hindu phobia. Speaking at the 'Ramayana across Asia and Beyond' event in Washington DC, he praises the upcoming opening of Ram Mandir on January 22 as historic. Thai Ambassador Tanee Sangrat expresses delight, emphasizing the cultural celebration's significance across Asia-Pacific. The HinduACTion event at Capitol Hill gathers diplomats and lawmakers, emphasizing the integration of Ramayana's teachings in contemporary governance and fostering nuanced relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. The event includes cultural performances and insights from Sri Lanka on Indian cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI's power to mislead
While most of the false claims circulating online about the war didn't require AI to create and came from more conventional sources, technological advances are coming with increasing frequency and little oversight.
Trump refuses to concede, Biden campaign urges federal agency to approve official transition
The Biden campaign warned that U.S. national security and economic interests depended on a clear signal the country would engage in a "smooth and peaceful transfer of power."
All four Democratic Indian-American lawmakers re-elected to House of Representatives
The Indian-American community has emerged as a force to reckon with for the first time in the history of the US presidential election. Both the Democrat and the Republican campaigns had initiated several measures to woo the approximately 1.8 million members of the community.
Indian-origin congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wins US House race
Krishnamoorthi, 47, who was born in New Delhi, easily defeated Preston Nelson of the Libertarian Party. When last reports came in, he had accounted for nearly 71 per cent of the total votes counted. Krishnamoorthi, whose parents are from Tamil Nadu, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016.
Over half a dozen Indian-Americans win Congressional primaries
In California, incumbents Dr Ami Bera and Ro Khanna registered an easy win in their respective seventh and 17th Congressional Districts. Both are from the Democratic party. Bera, the longest-serving Indian-American in the US House of Representatives, is seeking his fifth consecutive term.
Indian-American woman to run for US Congress from Virginia
Asian Americans, including Indian-Americans normally support Democratic party candidates, but she hopes to turn the tide in the November Congressional elections by defeating six-term incumbent Congressman Gerry Connolly.
US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal: Mike Pompeo
Explaining the reasons behind the decision, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US recognises - as have Israeli courts - the legal conclusions relating to individual settlements must depend on an assessment of specific facts and circumstances on the ground.
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