Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) has endorsed Jay Vaingankar in the race for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. “In Congress, we need leaders who know how to get things done and …
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Melania Trump Urges Congressional Hearing for Epstein Victims, Rejects Allegations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readFirst Lady Melania Trump has called on the U.S. Congress to hold a public hearing for victims of Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need to center survivors’ voices. Speaking from the …
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Congressman Tom Suozzi Named Democratic Vice-Chair of Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readCongressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) has been named Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, following his appointment by Chairman Congressman Ro Khanna. A …
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Indian PM Modi’s BJP Hopes to Tighten Control of the Upper House of Parliament
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 10 minutes readOn the morning of Monday, March 16, in ten state assembly halls spread across India’s vast subcontinent, legislators will cast ballots that most people outside political circles will barely notice. …
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Congress Is Not Ready for Artificial Intelligence
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readArtificial intelligence is already reshaping the American economy. Software writes software. Customer service is handled by algorithms. Legal research that once required teams of associates can now be completed in …
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Reps. Subramanyam and Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan HEALTHY BRAINS Act to Advance Neurodegenerative Research
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readU.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research and Innovation in Neurological Science, or HEALTHY …
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Indian American Lawmakers Welcome Removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American lawmakers have welcomed the removal of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem from her post by President Donald Trump on March 5, 2026. President Trump announced …
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President Trump Says Khamenei Is ‘Dead’; Kamala Harris Warns of an Unwanted War with Iran
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readPresident Donald Trump announced on February 28, that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, whom he described as “one of the most evil people” in History, is “dead.” “This is not …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns Against Use of Emergency Powers in 2026 Midterm Elections
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has raised concerns over recent reporting that individuals aligned with the Trump Administration are “circulating” a draft executive order that would urge President Trump …
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Indian American Lawmakers Criticize President Trump’s State of the Union Address, Raise Concerns Over Costs, and Epstein Files
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn the wake of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address delivered on February 24, 2026, at the US Capitol in Washington DC, several Indian American lawmakers voiced sharp …