WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation recommending an India-specific waiver for the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAASTA), citing China’s aggressive designs. The waiver, if it passes muster in the US Senate and is signed into law by the President, will help New Delhi avoid sanctions for purchase of critical … Read more
WASHINGTON: The Press Secretary to the US President typically dispenses news from the White House lectern, but Biden’s new aide is making news. Karine Jean-Pierre, a former chief of staff to Kamala Harris, who was promoted to the post on Thursday, will be the first Black and openly lesbian person to serve as White House … Read more
WASHINGTON: Police at the United States Capitol ordered the complex be evacuated Wednesday, saying it was “tracking an aircraft that poses a probable threat” — but swiftly issued an update to say the craft did not pose any danger. The initial statement gave instructions for people in the complex at the heart of US government … Read more