US Vice President J.D. Vance used a speech in the industrial state of Michigan to defend President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, arguing that tax cuts, deregulation, and a tougher trade posture were helping revive manufacturing, while also acknowledging short-term pressure from higher fuel pric...
Iran’s military and strategic capabilities have been significantly degraded by recent US-led operations, but the regime remains intact and continues to pose a serious threat to American interests and regional stability, US intelligence officials told lawmakers. ...
FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back against lawmakers here, defending the bureau’s aggressive counterterrorism and law enforcement posture as senators pressed him on surveillance, resources, and evolving threats. ...
The United States faces an “unprecedented challenge” of deterring two nuclear peers at the same time, senior defence officials told lawmakers, as military leaders warned of growing threats from China and Russia across nuclear, missile, and space domains. ...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank was keeping interest rates unchanged as it monitored the fallout from higher oil prices and broader uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. ...
The United States is repositioning the Export-Import Bank as a “frontline economic tool,” its chief told lawmakers, underscoring a sharper push to bolster American exporters and counter global competition led by China. ...
Iran is seeking intelligence support from US adversaries, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told lawmakers on Wednesday, flagging a new dimension to the conflict as Tehran looks outward for strategic backing. ...
India is part of U.S. efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals, a top American intelligence official told lawmakers on Wednesday, highlighting cooperation with New Delhi even as officials warned of a widening global threat landscape. ...
An influential US lawmaker has stepped up calls to boost security funding for religious institutions, including those of the Hindus, as rising Middle East tensions and recent attacks heighten fears among faith communities across the country. ...
India has emerged as a leading force in the application of artificial intelligence and is third in core AI creation after the United States and China, Indian-origin scientist Dr Taraknath Woddi said, pointing to the country’s growing strengths and untapped potential in the sector. ...
