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US President Donald Trump's latest volleys of criticism against India for its continued purchase of Russian oil, including a 50% tariff on Indian imports, have sparked a heated debate on the future of India-US relations. Amidst the escalating tensions, Trump declared that the US has "lost India
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Scores of protesters marched through Washington, DC, on Saturday, denouncing President Donald Trump's decision to take control of the city's police department and deploy National Guard troops to the capital. The protesters, holding signs that read "protect DC home rule" and "stop the
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The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into mortgage fraud allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is challenging a Trump administration effort to remove her from her job. The investigation comes amid a high-stakes legal fight over President Donald Trump's announcement last month that
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US and Taiwanese officials held secretive talks in Alaska last week, a month after a high-profile meeting was cancelled due to concerns of derailing a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The talks were kept low-key with a smaller US team due to scheduling constraints, but they highlight the
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President Donald Trump is rebranding the Department of Defense as the "Department of War" amid concerns over the role of National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. to fight crime, who have instead found themselves picking up litter. The White House confirmed the name change, expected to
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President Donald Trump announced a significant change to the US military's hierarchy, renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, citing a desire to revert to a more aggressive stance. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it might be a step backward in
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The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to quickly take up a case related to the president's emergency tariffs, warning of "catastrophic" economic consequences if the justices do not act soon. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a petition that the U.S. could face
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United States Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Senator Tammy Duckworth have introduced seven amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026 to prevent the Trump Administration from deploying military troops to cities across the country, including Chicago. The amendments aim to curb the President's expansive
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U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Senator Chris Van Hollen have taken decisive action to counter President Trump's federalization of the D.C. police department and deployment of the National Guard. Building on their August announcement, the lawmakers have introduced bills to grant the District of Columbia
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A surge in gold prices to over $3,500 per troy ounce has been driven by investors seeking protection from political uncertainty, debt worries, and fears of a politicized Federal Reserve. The institution's independence is being eroded as the US administration attempts to exert control, leading to concerns
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday strongly criticized the US for imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods, saying India needed to have "self-respect" in addition to self-reliance. The move came after US President Donald Trump claimed he had "lost India and Russia" to China. India
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The ongoing tariff war between the US and India has taken a turn for the worse, with US President Donald Trump hinting at further sanctions on India over its purchase of Russian oil amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During a press conference at the Oval Office, Trump hinted at
