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Meet Karn Dunn, Kamala Harris' debate tutor prepping her for showdown with Donald Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for a crucial debate against former President Donald Trump with the help of Karen L. Dunn, a seasoned debate coach and high-powered lawyer. Dunn has extensive experience coaching Democratic candidates since 2008 and is known for her meticulous approach. She also represents major tech firms like Google in high-stakes legal battles, reflecting her prominent role in both political and legal spheres.
Meet Pandit Rakesh Bhatt, the Hindu priest who opened Democratic meet with 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': Watch viral video
Pandit Rakesh Bhatt, a distinguished Hindu priest from Bengaluru, led a Vedic prayer on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. His invocation of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' emphasized unity, urging the nation to come together despite differences. This event highlighted the Democratic Party's commitment to inclusivity and the growing influence of the Indian American community in U.S. politics. Key figures such as Kamala Harris and Cory Booker also addressed the gathering, focusing on themes of unity and freedom.
Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
Sen. Bob Menendez, convicted of bribery charges, has shown no signs of resigning from the Senate, leading Democratic senators to consider an expulsion to force him out of office. Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, has six months left in his term, but Democrats want him gone now.
In 'blue wall' push, Biden defiantly says 'I'm not going anywhere' as he slams Trump, Project 2025
President Joe Biden firmly addressed critics within his own party on Friday, affirming his candidacy for reelection and emphasizing the potential dangers of a second term for Donald Trump. At a rally in Detroit, he declared, "I am not done yet," while supporters chanted "don't you quit!" and "we got your back!" Biden reiterated his commitment to running for a second term and aimed to highlight what he believes Trump would do if he returned to the White House.
US Senate passes annual defence policy bill with USD 886 billion package
The US Senate passed an $886 billion defense bill, with an 87-13 vote, outlining Pentagon funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Notable senators opposing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) include Sanders, Booker, Warren, and Paul. The NDAA, a yearly complex process, underwent revisions, eliminating some contentious House amendments. While facing House resistance, the bill grants troops a historic 5.2% pay raise and allocates funds for aircraft, ships, and national security in the Indo-Pacific region and Ukraine.
Legislation in US Congress to phase out country quota for green cards; capture unused visas for nurses and doctors
The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, a legislation led by Senator Kevin Cramer and Dick Durbin, makes a limited number of green cards available to qualified immigrant doctors and nurses to address critical healthcare workforce shortages.
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AI threatens humanity’s future, 61% of Americans say: Survey
More than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of AI and 61% believe it could threaten civilization.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman concerned about AI being used to compromise elections
For months, companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly versatile AI to market, throwing endless data and billions of dollars at the challenge. Some critics fear the technology will exacerbate societal harms, among them prejudice and misinformation, while others warn AI could end humanity itself.
Biden launches 2024 bid, betting record will top age worries
President Joe Biden has announced his candidacy for re-election in 2024, pledging to “finish the job” he began during his first term in office. Despite facing concerns over his age, the president has a clear route to securing the Democratic nomination, with no serious rivals. However, he faces a difficult struggle to retain the presidency in a bitterly divided nation. Biden plans to campaign on his achievements in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and pushing forward landmark legislation such as the infrastructure package and climate measures.
US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to help news media negotiate with Big Tech
The measure would allow news broadcasters and publishers with fewer than 1,500 full-time workers to jointly negotiate ad rates -- many of which face financial struggles.
US to limit asylum to migrants who pass through a 3rd nation
Administration officials expect the rule will take effect when a pandemic-era rule that denies asylum on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19 ends. That rule, known as Title 42 authority, is set to expire May 11 but has been delayed twice by legal challenges from Republican-led states.
Probe Twitter security, take needed action: Senators tell FTC
Musk is fundamentally overhauling the offerings of the influential social platform, and it's not known whether he is telling the FTC about it, as required under the 2011 agreement.
US President Joe Biden to address food insecurity at first hunger conference in fifty years
Half a thousand attendees at the White House's first hunger, nutrition, and health conference since Richard Nixon addressed one in 1969.
New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry craters
This year crypto investors have seen prices plunge and companies collapse with fortunes and jobs disappearing overnight.
What's your Zoom background score? Getting the perfect video backdrop has become a mark of pride in WFH
The image-conscious people made an effort to elevate their backgrounds earlier in the pandemic.
Amid crypto turmoil, US senators propose sweeping oversight
The bill unveiled Tuesday called the Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposes legal definitions of digital assets and virtual currencies.
'America better positioned to lead the world in 21st century', Biden tells Indian American
"I believe we are better positioned than any country in the world to lead in the 21st century not just by the example of our power but by the power of our example," Biden wrote in a recent letter to Boston-based Indian American Abhishek Singh.
"Emmett Till Antilynching Act" becomes Law after President Biden signs the bill on Tuesday
White House Rose Garden signing ceremony on Tuesday witnesses US President Joe Biden signing a bill into law that makes lynching a federal hate crime.
Big Tech to face another bipartisan antitrust bill
The bill is one of a slew introduced in this Congress aimed at reining in tech firms, including industry leaders Facebook and Apple.
President Biden urged to rescind Trump-era ban on H-1B and other foreign work visas
In June 2020, Donald Trump instituted Proclamation 10052, halting the processing of non-immigrant H-1B, L-1, H-2B, and J-1 visas, based on the alleged potential risk to the labour market.
Indian-American Sabrina Singh named Deputy Press Secretary in White House
Sabrina Singh was Press Secretary to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the Biden-Harris campaign. Prior to her role on the campaign, Singh served as senior spokesperson for Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign and National Press Secretary for Cory Booker's presidential campaign.
Indian-origin candidates Sara Gideon and Rik Mehta lose Senate races in Maine and New Jersey
In July, Mehta had become the first Indian-American to win the Republican primary for the Senate seat from the US state of New Jersey. Mehta, a former US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official, had defeated his nearest rival Hirsh Singh, also an Indian-American, by a margin of approximately 13,743 votes in the Republican primaries held in July.
Kamala Harris appoints an Indian-American as her press secretary
Indian-American Sabrina Singh, 32, previously headed the press shop of two Democratic presidential candidates -- New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg.
Entrepreneur Rik Mehta becomes first Indian-American to win GOP primary for Senate from New Jersey
Washington, Jul 11 () Entrepreneur Rik Mehta has become the first Indian-American to win the Republican primary for the Senate seat from the US state of New Jersey.
Joe Biden has another big primary night, wins 4 more states
Biden again showed strength with working-class voters and African Americans, who are vital to winning the Democratic nomination. Sanders' narrow hopes for good news rested on North Dakota and Washington state. He also asked Sanders supporters to back him going forward.
Kamala Harris very much qualified to run for US Prez: NJ Guv
Harris (54), officially launched her campaign for the US presidential election in 2020 to take on President Donald Trump.
When Twitter became Tinder! Mindy Kaling just said yes to a date with Senator Cory Booker
The New Jersey Senator asked the actress out over a series of adorable tweets.
Kamala Harris, 1st Indian-American in Senate, potential presidential candidate for 2020
Harris, 51, is one among the six Democratic leaders, whom The Washington Post said are the top contenders to bag the party's nomination.
The 30 most successful Stanford alumni of all time
This year, Stanford topped our lists as the best and most selective college in the US. As such, it attracts an extremely talented and intelligent study body.
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