Trump Administration

US Judge Blocks Some Funds Sought By Donald Trump For Mexico Border Wall

World News | Reuters | Saturday May 25, 2019

The Trump administration must temporarily halt the use of some Defense Department funds for a border wall with Mexico, a judge ruled on Friday, because the money was not specifically authorized by Congress for construction of the barrier.

US Blacklisting of Huawei Prompts Global Firms to Follow Suit

Jeanne Whalen, Griff Witte, The Washington Post | Thursday May 23, 2019

Huawei has vigorously denied the assertions of spying and the Trump administration allegation that the Chinese government exerts undue influence on Huawei.

Donald Trump Loses Lawsuit Challenging Subpoena For Financial Records

World News | Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2019

A US judge on Monday ruled in favour of a US House of Representatives committee seeking President Donald Trump's financial records from his accounting firm, dealing an early setback to the Trump administration in its legal battle with Congress.

Huawei Ban: Google Said to Suspend Some Business With Chinese Telecom Giant

Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Holders of current Huawei smartphones with Google apps, however, will continue to be able to use and download app updates provided by Google, a Google spokesperson said.

"Jamal Would Have Been Disappointed... ": Killed Saudi Journalist's Fiance

World News | Greg Miller, The Washington Post | Thursday May 16, 2019

The fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi criticized the U.S. response to his killing on Wednesday, saying that the Trump administration has failed to uphold American values by allowing the Saudi government to avoid meaningful consequences for the crime.

Trump Seeks Extra $1.6 Billion In NASA Spending To Send Americans To Moon

World News | Reuters | Tuesday May 14, 2019

The Trump administration asked Congress on Monday to increase NASA spending next year by an extra $1.6 billion to accommodate the accelerated goal of returning Americans to the surface of the moon by 2024.

B-52 Bombers To Be Part Of US Forces Sent To Middle East Over Iran Row

World News | Reuters | Wednesday May 8, 2019

The U.S. military said on Tuesday that B-52 bombers will be part of additional forces being sent to the Middle East to counter what the Trump administration says are "clear indications" of threats from Iran to U.S. forces there.

US To Propose H-1B Visa Application Fee Hike, Indian Firms May Be Hit

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

The Trump administration is proposing a hike in the H-1B visa application fee to increase funding for the expansion of an apprentice programme, which trains American youths in technology related activities, Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta told US lawmakers.

US Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration Not To End India's Trade Privileges

India News | Reuters | Saturday May 4, 2019

Twenty-four US members of Congress sent a letter on Friday to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, urging him not to end a vital trade concession for India, a day before the Trump administration is likely to announce a decision on it.

US Asks Pak Military To Take "Right Steps" After UN Ban On Masood Azhar

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is saying right things and trying to make some changes in the country, but his military leadership too needs to take right decisions and right steps, the Trump Administration said Wednesday hours after the UN Security Council designated Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

US Judge Blocks New Trump Abortion Rule For Health Clinics

World News | Reuters | Friday April 26, 2019

A federal judge in Washington state on Thursday blocked a Trump administration rule that would prohibit taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring patients to abortion providers.

US To Slap Sanctions On Allies In Drive To Push Iranian Oil Sales To Zero

World News | Carol Morello, Karen DeYoung, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 23, 2019

The Trump administration said Monday that it will start imposing sanctions on a handful of countries, including key U.S. allies, unless they stop buying oil from Iran after waivers expire next month.

Engaged With US On Import Of Iranian Oil: India

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2019

As the US waiver on import of Iranian crude oil expires next month, India Thursday said it was engaged with the Trump administration on the issue.

Trump Administration Asks Court To Totally Repeal Obamacare

World News | Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Washington Post | Tuesday March 26, 2019

In a significant shift, the Justice Department now says it backs a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the signature Obama-era health law.

Relationship With India Flourished Under PM Modi, Says US Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 22, 2019

The relationship between India and the US flourished under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official in the Donald Trump administration has said, adding it expects the ties to improve after the Lok Sabha elections.