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House Republicans Propose Charlie Kirk Commemorative Silver Dollar Coins Following Activist's Tragic Death
Sep 25, 2025 05:23 pm CST
House Republicans are proposing legislation to feature conservative activist Charlie Kirk on commemorative silver dollar coins following his tragic shooting at Utah Valley University. If approved, Kirk would become the youngest American to appear on US currency, with 400,000 coins being minted to honor his legacy as a "conservative titan" who had significant impact on American politics.
White House Directs Federal Agencies to Prepare for Unprecedented Mass Firings in Government Shutdown Scenario
Sep 25, 2025 03:41 pm CST
The White House budget office has instructed federal agencies to prepare for mass terminations during a potential government shutdown, breaking with traditional protocols that typically furlough nonessential workers temporarily. This unprecedented directive would permanently eliminate positions not aligned with administration priorities if Congress fails to approve funding before October 1, raising concerns about economic impact and legal challenges.
Trump Aide's "Don't Want To Punish India" Remark And A Crude Suggestion
Sep 25, 2025 10:33 am CST
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has urged India to reconsider its purchases of discounted Russian crude and said Washington does not intend to punish New Delhi with punitive tariffs, but aims to bring an end to Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.
Donald Trump's H-1B Visa Fees Hike Raises Doctor Shortage Concerns In US
Sep 24, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Trump administration's plan to dramatically raise fees for H-1B visas is drawing concern from US healthcare groups who say the move could worsen staffing shortages as more than half of healthcare workers consider changing jobs.
Exclusive: Indian Techie On How She Spent $2,000 To Beat H-1B Deadline
Sep 24, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Amrutha Tamanam was in India last week on paid leave when her boss in the US messaged her about President Donald Trump's new diktat of $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
Laid Off By DOGE, Trump Administration Calls Federal Employees Back To Work
Sep 24, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Hundreds of federal employees who lost their jobs in Elon Musk's cost-cutting blitz are being asked to return to work.
Opinion | The Real Reason Behind Trump's Change Of Heart For TikTok
Sep 24, 2025 03:48 pm CST
If the agreement eventually fructifies, then it gives us an indication into the thinking of Trump 2.0 with respect to economic security being a key element of national security.
'Indians In Germany Earn More': Envoy's Migration Call Amid H-1B Visa Row
Sep 24, 2025 02:43 pm CST
As chaos shrouds the United States' H-1B visa programme following Team Trump's $100,000 fee hike, Germany is seizing the moment to attract Indian professionals.
Marco Rubio Hopes To 'Fix' 25% Tariffs On India Over Russian Oil
Sep 24, 2025 02:47 am CST
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has indicated that the Donald Trump administration may be willing to 'fix' the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil.
Indian-American Community's 'Silence' On US Policy Change 'Surprising': S Tharoor
Sep 24, 2025 02:38 am CST
A parliamentary panel raised the recentdecisions taken by the US aimed at India with a visiting delegation of lawmakers from that country and the "silence" of the Indian-American community over these developments came up during discussion.