Tag: Politics
Elon Musk Reacts to Trump’s Comment on Zelensky’s Outfit
Elon Musk's Light-hearted Banter with Donald Trump Sparks ControversyIn a recent Twitter exchange, tech mogul Elon Musk joined in on what seemed like President Donald Trump's playful teasing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's attire...
Challenges Facing Transgender Community Post Trump’s Executive Order
Challenges Faced by the Transgender Community Post Trump's Executive OrderIn a move that shook the nation, President Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office that declared the federal government would...
The Influence of Big Tech on American Politics: From Innovators to Oligarchs
**From Silicon Valley Titans to Political Power Players: The Evolution of Big Tech in American Democracy**The influence of big tech on American politics has reached unprecedented levels, with tech leaders transitioning from disruptors to...
Tech Giants Criticized by Epic Games CEO for Aligning with Donald Trump
Tech Giants Criticized by Epic Games CEO for Aligning with Donald TrumpEpic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has made headlines recently for his bold accusations against prominent tech executives cozying up to President-elect...
‘Samosa Caucus: Indian American Members of Congress Make History’
Indian American Members of Congress Celebrate Historic MilestoneA significant moment in U.S. history was marked on January 10 when Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and his fellow Indian American colleagues celebrated the largest representation...
US Elections 2025: What to Expect
US Elections 2025: A Preview of the Year AheadAs 2025 kicks off, the United States gears up for a year filled with political races that will shape the future of the country. While most...
Donald Trump Affirms No Change in Stance on H-1B Visas
Trump Stands Firm on H-1B Visa IssuePresident-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his position on the controversial H-1B visa program, stating that he believes the United States needs to welcome "smart people" into the country....
New Year’s Day at the White House: Biden and Trump Plans Revealed
New Year's Day Tradition at the White HouseFor over a century, the New Year’s Day reception at the White House was the highlight of Washington D.C.’s social calendar, welcoming thousands to greet...
Tulsi Gabbard Visits BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham: Building Bridges between Cultures
Tulsi Gabbard Embraces Hindu Roots at BAPS Swaminarayan AkshardhamOn December 15, Tulsi Gabbard, the incoming Director of National Intelligence, made a significant visit to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, marking...
Anticipated Hostility: Journalists Brace for Challenges in New Trump Administration
Anticipated Hostility: Journalists Prepare for Challenges in New Trump AdministrationBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media WriterNEW YORK (AP) — As the press gears up for a second Trump administration, a delicate dance between readiness and...
Amazon’s $1 Million Donation to Trump’s Inaugural Fund: What It Means
Amazon's $1 Million Donation to Trump's Inaugural Fund: A Strategic MoveIn a surprising turn of events, Jeff Bezos' Amazon has pledged a hefty $1 million donation to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This...
Will the Inflation Reduction Act Survive Trump’s Second Term? A Closer Look
President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming second term has industry stakeholders on edge about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a landmark piece of legislation signed by President Joe Biden in 2022. The IRA...
States Ready to Cut Medicaid Coverage Amid Trump’s Funding Cuts
States Face Risk of Medicaid Coverage Cuts Amid Funding ReductionsAs the political landscape shifts with Donald Trump's return to the White House and Republicans gaining control of Congress in 2025, the Affordable Care Act's...
Trump’s Path to Victory: Game, Set, Match for President-Elect – Analysis & Predictions
President-Elect Trump Secures Victory: Game, Set, Match for RepublicansElection season in America has come to a close, leaving Republicans celebrating and Democrats in a state of reflection. As of November 5th, while some House...
Protecting California State Laws in Special Session Amid Potential Second Term for Trump
California State Laws Protected in Special Session Amid Potential Second Term for TrumpSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have convened a special session to safeguard the state’s progressive policies...
Hunter Biden receives preferential treatment for committing the same crime I did
Hunter Biden Receives Preferential Treatment for Committing the Same CrimeThe foundation of society in the United States is built on the principle of "equal justice under the law." This principle ensures that anyone who...
Trump Administration’s Cabinet Puts AAPI Rights at Risk: Stop AAPI Hate
Trump Administration's Cabinet Puts AAPI Rights at Risk: Stop AAPI HateFollowing the recent announcements of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet and White House appointments, concerns have been raised about the safety and civil rights of...
Kash Patel: Plans to Reshape FBI and Goals for the Bureau
Kash Patel: Proposals to Reshape FBI and Vision for the BureauKash Patel, a familiar face in Donald Trump's circle, has recently gained significant attention after being selected by Trump to lead the FBI. As...
Impact of Trump Administration Policies on Immigrant Communities
The recent Ethnic Media Services briefing on November 15 shed light on how the Trump administration's policies could impact immigrant communities, legal immigrants, and naturalized citizens. The discussion focused on the potential consequences of...
New Title: Jay Bhattacharya Selected as NIH Director by President Trump
President Donald Trump has announced his selection of Jayanta ‘Jay’ Bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born professor from Stanford University, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This decision makes Bhattacharya the first Indian American to...
US Universities Urging Foreign Students to Return Home Before Trump Inauguration
US universities are strongly encouraging international students and staff to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January. This recommendation comes amid concerns over Trump's potential plans for mass deportations, especially for...
Gautam Adani’s Post-U.S. Indictment: Analysis of Options and Challenges
Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire, has been indicted in New York by U.S. prosecutors for his alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar bribery and fraud scheme related to the development of a major solar power...
2024 Election Results: Impact on Democrats, Media, & Wokeism
The 2024 US presidential election was a significant event that saw President Joe Biden welcoming former President Donald Trump to the White House, despite the intense rivalry between them during the campaign. The outcome...
Keynote Speaker Richard Verma at 25th USICOC Awards Banquet
The 25th annual awards banquet of the US India Chamber of Commerce, Dallas-Fort Worth is set to take place at the Westin Dallas Park Central on December 10, 2024. Deputy Secretary of State Richard...
Bay Area Desis React to Trump’s Victory: Watch Their Responses
The 2024 Presidential race has been the center of attention this year with all the twists and turns it brought along. From a heated Republican primary to Joe Biden's struggles in debates, an assassination...
Challenges for U.S. Minorities and Upside in India’s Job Market: Trump’s Return
The recent victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 US Presidential Election has left many Americans, including the Indian diaspora, feeling a mix of emotions. With Trump's return to power, there are significant implications...
US-India Relations Under Trump Administration: What to Expect
Indo-American RelationsDespite the recent imposition of heavy tariffs by both world leaders, President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi have maintained a friendly relationship over the past eight years, which is expected...
California House Races: Why Counting Votes Takes Weeks
One week after Election Day, the fate of the U.S. House majority hinges on a handful of races where winners have not been declared. California, in particular, is home to a significant number of...
Government Efficiency Department Led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump has selected entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). The purpose of this new department is to streamline government operations and increase efficiency by...
Trump’s Return: Voter Demographics, Motivations, & Potential Implications
Donald J. Trump has achieved a remarkable political comeback, a feat only achieved by one other president in U.S. history - Glover Cleveland in 1884. Trump defied all polls by winning both the electoral...