Indian 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 …
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President Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ Promising Lower Drug Costs, Reduced Premiums, and Greater Transparency
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a new health care proposal, titled the “Great Healthcare Plan,” and is calling on Congress to pass the measure, which the White House describes as …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Proposes Amendments to Curb Trump Foreign Policy Spending, GOP Blocks Measures
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readU.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a series of amendments to two federal government funding bills that he said are aimed at curbing President Trump’s “reckless” foreign policy initiatives …
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“7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis” Art Exhibition Brings Untold Refugee Stories to Capitol Hill
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes read7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis, an immersive art exhibition curated by human rights advocate and artist Kiran Chukkapalli, will be presented on January 16, 2026, at the Rayburn House …
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Opinion: Iran is a Different Challenge
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt is a foreign policy scenario that is totally different from what the Trump administration has been witnessing in the last four months. It has nothing to do with chasing …
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US Lawmakers Say India–US Partnership Could Shape a Century of Peace, Warn Against Russia and China Influence
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUS Representative Rich McCormick, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has said the United States and India have the potential to “usher” in a new generation …
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Bipartisan COURSE Credit Act Aims to Boost Transparency on AP and IB College Credit Policies
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readU.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the rising cost of higher education by improving transparency around college credit …
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Trump Administration Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations Citing Sovereignty and Cost Concerns
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN bodies and 31 United Nations entities, following a review conducted by the …
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Opinion: Venezuela and Drama on the High Seas
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIn a dramatic development the United States has seized the oil tanker on the run for several days now but on a changed name with a newly painted Russian flag. …