On April 10, 2025, U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Summer Lee (PA-12) introduced the Drain the Swamp Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at restoring ethics …
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Indian American Suhas Subramanyam Joins Congressional Dads Caucus to Oppose Trump Tariffs Hurting Working Families
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readMembers of the Congressional Dads Caucus, including Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Shomari C. Figures (AL-07), and Derek Tran (CA-45), held a …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump’s 26 per cent Tariff on Indian Imports, Citing Impact on U.S. Families and Businesses
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 26 percent tariff on Indian imports, warning that the move will drive up costs for …
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Indian American Harmeet Dhillon Confirmed as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in 52-45 Senate Vote
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readOn April 4, 2024, the U.S. Senate confirmed Indian American attorney Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. The confirmation passed with …
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Indian American Lawmakers Slam Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs as Reckless and Harmful
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American lawmakers have strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s newly announced “discounted reciprocal tariffs” on countries worldwide, calling them “reckless and self-destructive.” Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) condemned Trump’s sweeping tariffs, …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump Administration’s Cuts to Health and Human Services
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readRanking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, has strongly condemned the Trump Administration’s sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human …
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Meet the Trailblazer: Indian American Candidate Aims for Historic Win in Westchester County
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, Anant Nambiar, discusses his historic run for the Westchester County Board of Legislators (District 7), in New York, highlighting his deep connection to …
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US-India Relations Poised for Growth Amid South Asian Regional Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readUnited States Representative Dr. Ami Bera, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia and ranking member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the …
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US-India Relations Advance with High-Level Congressional Briefing on Trade, Defense, and Technology
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readTo deepen collaboration in defense, trade, and technology, the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), in partnership with the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, hosted a strategic briefing on …
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US Congress Honors Dr. Sampat Shivangi’s Life and Legacy In a Special Capitol Hill Tribute
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes read“A Congressional Salute,” a special event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a prominent Indian American physician and community leader from Jackson, Mississippi, was held on Capitol …