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‘A rogue, but shouldn’t serve 7 years’: Trump commutes George Santos’ sentence; New York Republican guilty of fraud, identity theft

FILE – Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., waits for the start of a session in the House chamber in Washington, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he has commuted the prison sentence of ex-congressman George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after […]

‘Vile, inappropriate’: Ohio Republican Dave Taylor condemns US ‘swastika flag’ image; found in staffer’s cubicle

A digitally altered American flag, with its stripes rearranged to resemble a swastika, was displayed inside the office of Republican Ohio Representative Dave Taylor, prompting him to call the police, according to his spokesperson.“I am aware of an image that appears to depict a vile and deeply inappropriate symbol near an employee in my office. […]

‘You are allowed to oppose’: Outrage over American author’s post on Ganesh idol; Indian-origin Republican supports her

American writer’s anti-Hindu post on X created a major controversy. Author and journalist Megan Basham posted a photo of a church juxtaposing it with a photo of a Ganesh idol immersion and said immigration policies that change the country’s culture from church to Ganesh idol should be opposed. “You are biblically allowed to oppose immigration […]

‘It’s ridiculous’: Des Moines schools superintendent arrested by ICE found registered as Democrat voter in Maryland; Republican slams

Ian Andre Roberts, the superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, who was arrested by ICE, is a registered active Democrat voter in the state of Maryland.According to the official website for the Maryland State Board of Elections, Roberts, who overstayed a student visa from 1999, held an active voter status and was […]

Shutdown showdown: Donald Trump to meet top congressional leaders; deadline looms

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump is planning to meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Monday, one day before the federal government faces a potential shutdown, a White House official and congressional sources confirmed. According to news agency AP, House Speaker Mike […]

‘Why are we allowed a false statue…’: Republican leader Alexander Duncan under fire for comment on 90-ft Texas Hanuman statue, HAF reports to GOP

GOP leader Alexander Duncan comes under fire for his hateful comment on Texas Hanuman temple amid H-1B row. The Hindu American Foundation took a strong objection to the recent comments of Republican leader Alexander Duncan on the ‘Statue of Union’, a 90-ft statue of Hanuman in Texas. The comment came amid the H-1B row after […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: Ilhan Omar under fire for ‘inappropriate’ comments; Donald Trump reacts

Ilhan Omar and Charlie Kirk (AP images) Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has drawn widespread backlash after calling people who are honoring slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk “full of s***.” Speaking at an event, Omar said Kirk was a “hateful man” and accused his supporters of “rewriting history.”“I do believe those of you interested in rewriting […]

Jim Edgar passes: Former Illinois governor dies at 79 from pancreatic cancer; diagnosed earlier this year

Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar dies at 79 (AP) Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a two-term Republican credited with guiding the state toward greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday at the age of 79.Edgar passed away from complications related to his treatment for pancreatic cancer, which he publicly disclosed earlier this year.“We are […]

Is Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson a Republican? Here’s what we know

Tyler Robinson was raised in a Conservative family as his father is believed to be a Republican. As the political difference with Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is being looked into as a possible motive for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, there has been no confirmation on whether Tyler was a registered Democrat or a Republican. But reports […]

‘False STEM workforce shortage’: Republican lawmaker pushes for amendment to stop H-1B abuse

Republican leader Riley Moore brings amendment to stop H-1B abuse. Rep Riley Moore said he proposed an amendment to stop the abuse of the H-1B visa program and the House Appropriations Committee approved it. The amendment instructs the US labor department to investigate the ‘fake shortage’ of the STEM workforce and submit a report on […]