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‘I stand for what I believe’: Trump’s judicial nominee denies advising lawyers to ignore court orders; amid whistleblower complaint

US President Donald Trump’s nominated federal court Judge on Wednesday had denied that he told the justice department attorneys to ignore court orders. Emil Bove told the Senate Judiciary committee that he has been inaccurately portrayed as Trump’s “henchman” and “enforcer” at the department and added that he is someone who takes a stand for […]

From rent freeze to Israel: What are Zohran Mamdani’s views on major issues? Find out more about NYC’s Dem Mayor nominee | World News

With his recent victory in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has gone from political curiosity to citywide contender. At 33, the Astoria-based assemblyman has successfully positioned himself as the voice of New York’s progressive, multi-ethnic, and working-class future. But what exactly does Mamdani stand for?From rent controls and universal […]

How Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani used the Trump playbook to beat Andrew Cuomo – and become Democratic Mayoral Nominee | World News

The Trump of TikTok—Minus the Tan In a political shocker that would make Mar-a-Lago jealous, 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani has defeated Andrew Cuomo to win the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. Armed not with a party machine but a ring light, Mamdani channelled the Trump playbook—minus the racism, plus the rent freeze—and turned […]

‘Where beneficial to US interests’: Indian-origin Paul Kapur, Trump’s nominee for South Asia, on his vision about relationship with Pakistan

Indian-origin Paul Kapur told Senate what his vision is about US’s future ties with India and Pakistan, if he gets confirmed. Paul Kapur, Donald Trump’s Indian-origin pick for the role of assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he would pursue security cooperation with Pakistan where […]

OPT under fire: Trump’s USCIS nominee seeks to end postgrad work

Joseph Edlow, who is President Donald Trump’s nominee for the post of the director at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in a recent nomination hearing said he wants to end post-graduation optional practical training (OPT) that is available to international students.A one-year OPT is available to international students, which is extended by another two […]

Trump’s nominee Caine approved as top US military leader amid partisan battle

Lt. Gen. John Caine (Retired) (AP Photo) On Friday, the Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nearly two months after President Donald Trump dismissed his predecessor. Trump nominated Caine for the position in February, following the abrupt firing of Gen. CQ […]