Texas Republican Ron Wright first in U.S. Congress to die from COVID-19
He was elected to Congress in 2018 and had seats on the House Foreign Affairs and Education and Labor Committees.
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With party’s future on the line, U.S. Republicans battle over Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republicans are weighing whether to discipline the free-wheeling Marjorie Taylor Greene and party establishment lawmaker Liz Cheney. U.S. Republicans in
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Biden reforms on Day 1 set to cheer Indian diaspora – Times of India
President Joe Biden is sending a bill to Congress on day one to restore humanity and American values to our
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Top US generals condemn Capitol attack in message to troops – Times of India
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon’s top generals condemned the January 6 attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters on Tuesday, telling US
Read moreJoint session of U.S. Congress certifies Joe Biden’s electoral victory over Trump
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are scheduled to be sworn in as the President and Vice President of the country
Read moreNancy Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult 2021
To gain her victory, Ms. Pelosi had to overcome some Democratic grumbling about her longevity Nancy Pelosi was narrowly reelected
Read moreCongress opens new session as COVID-19, Joe Biden’s win dominate
Opening the Senate could be among Mitch McConnell’’s final acts at majority leader. Congress is preparing to convene for the
Read moreCongress approves $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, sending to Trump
The relief package, unveiled Monday afternoon, sped through the House and Senate in a matter of hours. Congress passed a
Read moreU.S. lawmakers reach deal on $900 billion stimulus package
It came after months of battling and posturing, but the negotiating dynamic changed in Republicans’ favour after the election and
Read moreTrump to cut 2021 refugee admission
The 40-year-old resettlement programme has been dwindling under his administration and the 2021 figure will continue to shrink it. The
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