The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduACTion convened a congressional briefing to present testimony on what they described as escalating “persecution of religious minorities” in Bangladesh under …
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Reports $6.4 Million Cash Advantage Ahead of 2026 Race
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndian American Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI) has announced the release of his 2025 year-end campaign finance report, reporting $6.4 million in cash on hand and maintaining what his campaign described …
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Democratic Mayors and Advocacy Groups Call for Unity Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Latino Victory Fund, AAPI Victory Fund, and The Collective PAC hosted the “Power in Unity” reception on January 29, 2026, in Washington, DC, issuing a call for solidarity among …
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Rep. Subramanyam Says NTSB Findings Show DCA Crash Was “Preventable” as Community Marks First Anniversary
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readU.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) said recommendations released by the National Transportation Safety Board show that the DCA crash that killed 67 people last year was “entirely preventable,” a conclusion …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Launches Illinois “Affordability Tour” Highlights Impact of Rising Costs and Federal Cuts
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) launched his Illinois “affordability tour” on January 27, making stops across the state to spotlight how “rising costs and federal funding cuts” are affecting …
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International Interfaith Conference on Capitol Hill Highlights Role of Spiritual Diplomacy in Advancing Global Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe International Interfaith Conference, held under the title “The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” underscored the role of faith-based diplomacy in promoting unity, justice, and peace, on January 22, 2026, at …
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US Lawmakers Honor Tamil American Heritage and Community Contributions at Capitol Hill Event
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readAs part of Tamil American Heritage Month 2026, U.S. lawmakers joined community leaders to celebrate Tamil heritage and culture by honoring Tamil Americans for their “exemplary” contributions to the community. …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces ACLU-Endorsed Bill to Ban Use of Private Bounty Hunters in Immigration Enforcement
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readUS Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced the “No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act,” legislation aimed at prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security from outsourcing civil immigration enforcement …
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Indian American Leaders Applaud “Historic” Inauguration of Virginia Gov. Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Hashmi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American lawmakers and community leaders have welcomed the January 17 inauguration of Virginia’s first woman Governor, Abigail Spanberger, and its first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Moves to Block Insurrection Act Deployment Without State Approval
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readResponding to President Donald Trump’s “threat” to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal forces against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota, Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced he is offering …