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One of the strongest takeaways from the letter is a direct question: why has the United States not sanctioned Munir despite well-documented evidence of political persecution.

US lawmakers in India to meet Dalai Lama, discuss Tibet-China dispute bill

The bill seeks to push Beijing to hold talks with Tibetan leaders, stalled since 2010, to secure a negotiated agreement on Tibet and spur China to address Tibetan people's aspirations on their historical, cultural, religious and linguistic identity

US lawmaker seeks answers on FDA inspection of Musk's Neuralink

Reuters reported last month that FDA inspectors found problems with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments at Neuralink last June, less than a month after the startup said it was cleared to test its brain implants in humans.

US lawmakers urge President Biden to withhold 'recognition' of Pakistan's new govt until 'credible' poll rigging probe is conducted

Ex-premier Nawaz Sharif's PML-N bagged 75 seats and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto's PPP got 54 seats. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) won 17 seats.

Hunter Biden makes surprise appearance at House contempt hearing

The younger Biden entered the hearing without speaking to reporters, and sat quietly in the gallery with his attorney, causing pandemonium, with members of the House Oversight Committee arguing with each other and scolding him for the surprise.

US lawmakers seek new law to protect TikTok user information

The bill is the latest in a series of proposals aimed at addressing concerns about the data of Americans using foreign-owned social media apps like TikTok.

ChatGPT's Altman pleads to US Senate for AI rules

The lawmakers stressed their deepest fears of AI's developments, with a leading senator opening the hearing on Capitol Hill with a computer-made voice, sounding remarkably similar to his own, reading a text generated by the bot.

US lawmakers dig into partisan corners as debt ceiling default looms

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday began to clear the way for a vote for a bill that would suspend the government's $31.4 trillion debt limit for two years without conditions.

US Lawmakers draw battle lines over Donald Trump's arraignment

President Joe Biden, however, remained focused on his development agenda and was travelling to Minnesota.

TikTok chief faces off with US lawmakers as ban looms

TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under immense pressure across Western countries, with government officials in Washington, the United Kingdom and Canada forced to delete the app from their devices.

US lawmakers introduce resolution against subsidies on sugar by countries including India

The resolution promotes a sound and fair sugar policy that protects domestic producers against foreign abuses, eliminating America's no-cost sugar policy in exchange for the elimination of all foreign sugar subsidies, a media release said Thursday.

TikTok CEO to testify before US Congress in March

"TikTok has knowingly allowed the ability for the Chinese Communist Party to access American user data," US representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who heads the committee, said in a statement on Monday.

US lawmakers authorize $800 million more for Ukraine in defense bill

U.S. lawmakers agreed to provide Ukraine at least $800 million in additional security assistance next year and to boost Taiwan with billions in aid over the next several years, according to a summary of an $858 billion defense policy bill unveiled on Tuesday.

US lawmakers pledge to strengthen ties with India as China poses 'big threat' to world

I serve on the Armed Services Committee and really understand how important that relationship is between the United States and India, said Congresswoman Elaine Goodman Luria in her address to the Indian American community at an event to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava.

Instagram tests new tools for age verification

The photo-sharing service owned by Meta Platforms Inc said it is testing two new ways to verify a person’s age, in addition to allowing them to upload their identity proof online.

Indian talent moving to Canada due to outdated H-1B visa policy: US lawmakers

This is mainly because of the per-country quota on issuing employment-based green card or permanent residency, the experts said on Tuesday, urging the Congress to act fast to prevent the Indian talent from moving to Canada from the United States.

Apple tightens rules after Justice Department targeted US lawmakers

Apple said it recently instituted a limit of 25 identifiers such as email addresses or phone numbers per legal request.

US lawmakers and governors push for more COVID vaccines to India

India on Sunday reported 1,14,460 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 60 days, while the daily positivity rate stood at 5.62 per cent. The total tally of coronavirus cases in the country is 2,88,09,339.

US lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to ensure equitable administration of vaccines around the World

The effort in this regard is led by two Indian-American lawmakers Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi along with Congressman Tom Malinowski. Other signatories include Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna.

US lawmakers hail move to send COVID-19 vaccines to India, other countries

I applaud the Biden Administration's commitment to getting COVID-19 vaccines to countries that need them most, Senator John Cornyn, Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus said.

US lawmakers express concern over COVID-19 situation in India, appeal for help

“We have the resources to help, and other people need it; that makes it our moral obligation to do so,” Democratic Senator Edward Markey said in a tweet.

US lawmakers set to vote on coronavirus stimulus deal

The deal would maintain the central bank's ability to set up emergency lending programs without congressional approval, the Journal said, but the Fed would require approval to restart existing CARES Act programs once they expire at the end of this year.

US lawmakers, Donald Trump campaign condemn vandalisation of Mahatma Gandhi statue

The statue, which is across the road from the Indian Embassy, was vandalised with graffiti and spray painting on Wednesday, prompting the mission to register a complaint with the local law enforcement agencies.

US lawmakers seek assurances, transparency on 'Taliban deal'

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the defense secretary, these Congressmen called for prioritisation of American security as the US pursued a peace agreement with the Taliban.

US lawmakers divided over Donald Trump Iran argument, set war powers vote

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley and CIA Director Gina Haspel held classified briefings for all 535 members of Congress to discuss President Donald Trump's decision to order a drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani in Iraq last week.