Super Tuesday primary: Trump wins Virginia, North Carolina; Joe Biden Tennessee, Oklahoma
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump will likely stand on the cusp of sealing the Republican presidential nomination. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is expected to continue to pick up delegates on the Democratic side. Key Points
India TodayWhen is the third Republican US presidential debate and who are the candidates?
The third debate will take place in Miami. NBC News will host the event at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and air it from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (0100 to 0300 GMT Thursday). Florida is the home of former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who are running first and second in national opinion polls, respectively. Key Points
Economic TimesHirsh Vardhan Singh announces 2024 presidential bid; becomes 3rd Indian-American to join crowded Republica
In a video message posted on Twitter, Singh, 38, said that he is a lifelong Republican and America First conservative who worked to restore a conservative wing of the New Jersey Republican Party. We need strong leadership to reverse the changes that have occurred in the past few years and restore American values. That is why I have decided to seek the Republican Party's nomination for the 2024 election for the office of president of the United States, Singh said on Friday in a 3-minute video. Key Points
Economic TimesFrom Kevin Hern to Jack Bergman, meet the Republicans in running to become US House speaker
After the removal of Rep. Jim Jordan as the House Speaker nominee, a race for the top position has begun within the House Republican conference. Several Republicans, including Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Byron Donalds, Jack Bergman, Jodey Arrington, Mike Johnson, and Pete Sessions, have declared their candidacy or are considering running. The competition among these candidates adds intrigue and tension to the leadership race, as they vie to unite the faction and navigate the complexities of the House Republican conference. Key Points
Economic TimesTrump sweeps Michigan, Missouri, Idaho in dominant show of force
Donald Trump on Saturday easily won the Republican caucuses in Michigan, where the party has been riven by infighting that some Republicans fear could... Key Points
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US House passes Republican bill to stop illegal immigration from Mexico as Title 42 ends
The package, which Democrats have warned will be blocked in the Senate, would set tight limits on asylum seekers and require them to apply for U.S. protection outside the country Key Points
mintPressure mounts on FDIC chief to resign after sexual misconduct report
A top U.S. banking regulator faced mounting pressure on Thursday over his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct among agency staff and accounts of his own past conduct, with Republican lawmakers calling for his resignation and vowing to conduct a thorough probe. Key Points
ReutersNikki Haley represents older generation of Republicans: Vivek Ramaswamy
Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said that he has a "fundamental ideological divide" with his Republican rival Nikki Haley. He said she represents an older generation in the party. Key Points
India TodayWashington, D.C. Republican primary: Nikki Haley’s best chance to score win against Donald Trump in today’s face off
Presidential contenders Donald Trump and Nikki Haley will face off in the Washington, D.C., Republican primary on Sunday, a small-stakes contest that could be one of Haley's best shots to score a win over the former president Key Points
mintRace for U.S. debt deal as talks go to the wire
Democrats and Republicans seemed within grasping distance Saturday of a deal to end the U.S. debt ceiling standoff, with both sides playing hardball in the final race for an agreement to avert a potentially catastrophic default. Key Points
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US debt ceiling negotiations push towards critical default deadline
Time is tight. The Treasury Department on Friday said the government would run short of funds to pay all its bills on June 5 without congressional action, a slightly later but firmer deadline than its prior forecast of default as early as June 1. And any deal in principle between Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy will be the start of what could easily be a week-long process of shepherding legislation through the narrowly and bitterly divided Congress. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. debt investors as climate-focused as European peers, survey finds
U.S. asset managers factor greenhouse gas emissions and other climate risks into their debt investment decisions as much as peers in Europe, according to a survey released on Tuesday, despite the Republican campaign against climate-focused investing in the United States. Key Points
ReutersTrump says he won't take part in Republican debates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would skip the upcoming Republican primary debates, citing his large lead in opinion polls as evidence that he was already Key Points
ThePrintUS presidential race: Here are the 3 Indian-Americans looking to upstage Trump
The leaders are looking forward to the meet in Milwaukee from July 15-18, 2024. The party is expected to select its next Presidential nominee at this meeting. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS presidential polls: Donald Trump, Joe Biden set to sweep Super Tuesday. Can Nikki Haley make a mark?
US presidential polls: Voters across 16 US states and one US territory cast ballots in presidential primaries to mark “Super Tuesday”. What is a Super Tuesday and what's likely to happen? Check out here. Key Points
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US Presidential polls 2024: Nikki Haley wins first Republican primary in Washington, DC
Nikki Haley secures victory in Washington, D.C., Republican primary with 62.9% of votes, beating Donald Trump's 33.2%. Key Points
mintUS Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill
U.S. Congress passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill to avert a shutdown, excluding military aid. Business Roundtable supports enhancing tax breaks. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens Speaker. Bill allocates $886 billion for Defense Department, praised by Senator Collins. Key Points
Economic TimesAnalysis: New anti-ESG rule in Missouri offers US Republicans another path away from 'wokeness'
A new Missouri securities rule offers a template for Republican U.S. state officials who want to advance an "anti-woke" business agenda even as such ideas struggle for legislative backing. Key Points
ReutersBiden, McCarthy reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid calamitous U.S. default
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an “agreement in principle” to resolve the looming debt crisis in the U.S. Key Points
The HinduDonald Trump wins Michigan, Missouri, Idaho caucuses in dominant show of force
Overall, Trump won with nearly 98% support: 1,575 votes to just 36 for Haley. Donald Trump on Saturday easily won the Republican caucuses in Michigan, where... Key Points
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Nikki Haley beats Trump in Washington DC in first primary win
Nikki Haley wins Washington, D.C., Republican primary, in small symbolic boost Key Points
India TodayUS House Speaker Johnson floats measure to avert Govt shutdown. These Republican members oppose it
US House Speaker Johnson introduced a continuing resolution on Saturday as a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown. But some Republican members have announced to oppose it. Know these members and other details. Key Points
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