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The House budget would pave the way for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts

Mukesh, Nita Ambani To Attend Trump’s Second US Presidential Inauguration | N18G

Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani will attend Donald Trump's second Presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025, marking the 60th US Presidential Inauguration. The event, held at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, will feature a swearing-in ceremony at noon. Preceding celebrations include a reception, fireworks, and dinners starting January 18, which the Ambanis will attend. High-profile guests include Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Xavier Niel, and global leaders like Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. The Ambanis are also slated for exclusive interactions with Vice President-elect JD Vance. The inauguration signifies Trump’s political resurgence and global business collaboration.

Steve Bannon's contempt conviction hailed by 1/6 committee

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted on Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol.

Capitol riot panel to focus on ties between far-right groups and Donald Trump

The committee’s next hearing, tentatively scheduled for next week, is expected to focus on Trump’s inaction for 187 minutes on January 6, as violence raged at the Capitol

Several Indian-American women felicitated at US Capitol for their work

Indian-American women who were felicitated on the occasion were producer artist Rashaana Shah; Indica News founder and journalist Ritu Jha; physician Dr Kalai C Parthiban; social activists Madhu Rohatgi and Chandani Duvvuri, and few others.

US Capitol riots anniversary | Will the Republicans back Trump if he stands for election again in 2024?

The January 6, 2021, Capitol riots seemed to desecrate every democratic principle that the nation had supposedly been built on. Yet, a year later, opinions of the American people remain sharply divided.

The Fed’s moves pumped up stocks. In 2022, it may pull the plug.

Come 2022, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates to fight inflation, and government programs meant to stimulate the economy during the pandemic will have ended.

Facebook oversight board upholds Donald Trump ban, calls for more review

The board, whose decisions are binding on the leading social network, said Trump "created an environment where a serious risk of violence was possible" with his comments regarding the January 6 rampage by his supporters at the US Capitol.

US Capitol: Suspect, officer dead after 'ramming car' into police

Authorities said there wasn't an ongoing threat, though the US Capitol was put on lockdown for a time as a precaution.

US Capitol complex on lockdown after car rams barricade, injuring 2 police officers

Capitol Police say the incident happened at a checkpoint near the Capitol. It comes as the Washington region remains on edge nearly three months after a mob of armed insurrectionists stormed the Capitol as Congress was voting to certify Joe Bidens presidential win.

U.S. Capitol shut down temporarily out of caution over fire nearby

The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that, in an abundance of caution following an external security threat near the Capitol, its acting chief ordered a shutdown of the complex.

US capitals see few protesters after bracing for violence

Law enforcement officers far outnumbered protesters at state capitol grounds, a few Trump supporters who believe the president's false claim that he won the 2020 election turned out for what authorities feared could be violent demonstrations.

A look around the world in the week gone by

This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from around the world.

Another round of protests coming, state capitols board up and troops take position in US

With the FBI warning of violence at all state capitols, the ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded US embassies in war-torn countries. Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20.

Tumultuous week leading up to Donald Trump impeachment vote

The House will now vote to impeach Trump on Wednesday, a measure which could draw some Republican support.

Airbnb cancels Washington rentals during Joe Biden inauguration

Airbnb will also prevent any new reservations in the Washington, DC area from being booked during that time by blocking such reservations.

Yogananda Pittman appointed as acting US Capitol Police Chief

Pittman will be the first woman and the first Black person to head the Capitol police, according to Morgan State University.

Renounce false, dangerous' narratives: Top UN human rights official tells Donald Trump

Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday and clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the November 3 election.

Democrats inch toward second Donald Trump impeachment after Capitol siege

Top Democratic leaders, including House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, called for immediate impeachment proceedings if Vice President Mike Pence and Trump's Cabinet refused to take steps to remove Trump from power.

How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm US Capitol

The siege of the Capitol, home to both the US Senate and the House of Representatives, represents one of the gravest security lapses in recent US history, current and former law enforcement officials said, turning one of the most recognizable symbols of American power into a locus of political violence.

Four living ex-presidents deride US Capitol breach by Donald Trump supporters

The statement of Barack Obama and three former presidents came hours after thousands of pro-Trump rioters on Wednesday stormed the US Capitol, interrupting a joint session of Congress where lawmakers were set to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win.

President Donald Trump is 'menace', must be removed and held accountable for Capitol attack: US media

Thousands of Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol and clashed with police on Wednesday, resulting in at least the death of four persons and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the election.

China goes online to mock 'beautiful sight' of US Capitol chaos

On Thursday morning, state media tabloid Global Times tweeted side-by-side photo comparisons of Hong Kong protesters occupying the city's Legislative Council Complex in July 2019 with Wednesday's Washington riots.

Oil steady after US Capitol drama; tighter supplies in focus

Brent crude was up 8 cents at $54.38 a barrel by 0125 GMT, after gaining 1.3% overnight. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 11 cents to $50.74, having slipped earlier in the Asian session. The contract rose 1.4% on Wednesday.