Politics
New York City Ending Business Ties With Trump Organization, Mayor Says
New York City will sever three contracts with the Trump Organization, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday, accusing outgoing President Donald Trump of inciting the crowds that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
Chandrababu Naidu Burns 'Anti-people' Andhra Govt Orders in Bhogi Bonfire
A large number of TDP activists were in attendance at the event as Naidu was welcomed by some priests. Joining TDP supporters, Naidu also tossed order copies into the fire.
Global Stocks Mixed After Wall St Rebounds From Uncertainty
Global stocks were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street rebounded, shrugging off uncertainty about a possible new attempt to impeach President Donald Trump over last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Explainer: Could Trump Be Prosecuted For Inciting The Attack On Capitol Hill?
U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to face criminal charges in connection with the violent siege on the U.S. Capitol last week because of the country's broad free speech protections, some legal experts said.
Security To Take Center Stage At Biden Inauguration After Capitol Riot
U.S. law enforcement agencies securing Joe Biden's Jan. 20 presidential inauguration swearingin ceremony dramatically scaled up their budgets following the Capitol riot last week, according to a person involved with the planning.
U.S. House Democrats Race To Impeach Trump Over Deadly Capitol Siege
Democrats will give President Donald Trump one last chance on Tuesday to leave office just over a week before his term expires or face an unprecedented second impeachment over his supporters' deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
PM Modi Hits Out at 'Dynastic Politics' at National Youth Parliament Festival
Addressing the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival through video conference, Modi exhorted young people to join politics and said the "poison of dynastic politics" will continue to weaken democracy unless they enter it.
Exclusive: Pentagon Presses Ahead With Afghanistan Troop Drawdown Despite Law Barring It
The U.S. military has not halted a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Department of Defense told Reuters on Monday, despite a new law prohibiting further reductions without the Pentagon sending Congress an assessment of the risks.
Republicans Face Growing Corporate Backlash After Capitol Assault
Republicans in the U.S. Congress faced growing blowback on Monday from businesses that said they would cut off campaign contributions to those who voted last week to challenge Presidentelect Joe Biden's victory.
Capitol Police Were Overrun, Little Defense Against Rioters
Despite ample warnings about proTrump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate into massive violent riots, according to se...
Golf: Trump National Golf Club Stripped Of 2022 PGA Championship
Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, which is owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, has been stripped of the 2022 PGA Championship, the PGA of America said on Sunday.
Trump Legacy On Race Shadowed By Divisive Rhetoric, Actions
President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed in the final months of his presidency and without a trace of irony to have done more for Black Americans than anyone with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln.
Maha Slashes Security of Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray, Athawale; Pawar Says He Too Okay With Less Cover
However, security covers of renowned lawyer Ujjwal Nikam and actor Shatrughan Sinha have been upgraded. While Nikam will get Z security now (he earlier had Y+with escort), Sinha will get Y + along with escort.
Is Using Sambhaji Maharaj's Name Crime?: Raut on Row on Renaming Aurangabad
Two days back, the Maharashtra CMO, in one of the tweets about cabinet decisions, had mentioned the city as Sambhajinagar. However, Congress chief Thorat had objected to it saying that the Directorate of Information and Publicity should not rename cities...
Capitol Police Rejected Offers Of Federal Help To Quell Mob
Three days before the proPresident Donald Trump riot at the Capitol, the Pentagon asked the U.S Capitol Police if it needed National Guard manpower. And as the mob descended on the building Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI...
EXPLAINER: Transfer Of Power Under 25th Amendment
President Donald Trump's role in inciting violence at the Capitol and his refusal to acknowledge his election defeat is prompting some lawmakers to urge his removal from office through the 25th Amendment.