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Opinion: Venezuela and Drama on the High Seas
In 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.…
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Raja Krishnamoorthi to Introduce NOVA Act to Block U.S. Funding for Occupation or Administration of Venezuela
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has announced his intention to introduce the No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act, legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of any “federal funds, military…
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Rep. Ro Khanna Reports ‘Systemic Neglect’ After Visit to California ICE Detention Center
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) recently visited the ICE California City Detention Center saying the experience left him with a profound sense of “urgency” after speaking with nearly 50…
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Arjun Mody Sworn In as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security Administration
Indian-origin Arjun Mody was sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security on January 5, 2026, a role in which he will serve as the agency’s chief operating officer. Deputy…
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Dr. Tina Shah Crosses $1 Million Fundraising Mark in NJ-07 Congressional Race
Practicing physician and Democratic candidate for Congress Dr. Tina Shah announced that her campaign surpassed the $1 million fundraising mark by the end of 2025, raising $1,017,000 and becoming the…
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns of Rising Health Care Costs After ACA Tax Credits Expire in Illinois
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health leadership, and Illinois residents on January 5 at the Bronzeville Community Health Center on Chicago’s South…
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Ro Khanna Appointed Ranking Member of House Select Committee on U.S.-China Strategic Competition
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) has been appointed Ranking Member of the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.…
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Senator Lindsey Graham Says U.S. Tariffs Drove India to Cut Russian Oil Imports
US Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham said that US tariffs on India are the “chief reason,” India has reduced its purchases of Russian oil, linking the policy to Washington’s…
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Why South Asian Voters Should Back North Carolina’s Roy Cooper for US Senate in 2026
North Carolina is heading into an open Senate race in 2026, in a state that has become one of the country’s most competitive political battlegrounds. With Senator Thom Tillis not…
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi to Step Down as Ranking Member of House China Strategic Competition Committee
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, has announced that…
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Indian American Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s Handling of Maduro’s Arrest, Cite Lack of Congressional Approval
While acknowledging that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is an “illegitimate dictator,” several Indian American lawmakers in the U.S. Congress criticized the Trump administration for using military force without congressional authorization…
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Opinion: Looking at History
In spite of all the tough and bold talk, there comes a time in the White House when nearly everybody, including the President, is a bit apprehensive about what is…
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Opinion: Between Hope and Reality
In the political world of Republicans and Democrats, there is this hope that 2026 should definitely be better than how 2025 unfolded over the months. From the initial euphoria of…
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Blocking National Guard Deployment in Chicago
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to decline President Donald Trump’s attempt to proceed with a National Guard…
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Rep. Ro Khanna Calls Newly Released Epstein Files a “Bombshell,” Raises Transparency Concerns
Indian American Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, has described the Department of Justice’s newly released Epstein files as a “bombshell,” raising serious concerns about…
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns DOJ Shift of FBI Agents to Immigration Enforcement Risks U.S. National Security
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has written to FBI Director Kash Patel raising concerns over the Department of Justice’s reported decision to redirect FBI personnel away from their core…