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US Congress To Probe Trump Ally Over Sex-Trafficking Allegations

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 10, 2021

A US congressional ethics panel said Friday it has opened an investigation into the actions of Matt Gaetz, a Republican lawmaker who faces allegations of sex trafficking and having sex with a minor.

Facebook Sued by Muslim Civil Rights Group Over Hate Speech

Associated Press | Friday April 9, 2021

A civil rights group is suing Facebook and its executives, saying CEO Mark Zuckerberg made “false and deceptive" statements to US Congress when he said the social network giant removes hate speech and other material that violates its rules.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Called Out for Trolling US Congress During Misinformation Hearing

Reuters | Saturday March 27, 2021

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his frustration with US lawmakers' questions on the social media platform during a hearing about misinformation.

US Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid Package In Big Win For Joe Biden

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 11, 2021

The US Congress on Wednesday finally passed Joe Biden's enormous economic relief package, delivering a resounding victory for the US president and giving what he called a "fighting chance" to millions of families and businesses suffering during the coronavirus pandemic.

"Make In India" Epitomises Challenges In Trade With India : US Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 2, 2021

The Biden administration has told the US Congress that India's recent emphasis on import substitution through the ''Make in India'' campaign has "epitomised" the challenges facing the bilateral trade relationship.

Rupee Vs Dollar: Rupee Starts On Muted Note In Early Trade

Business | Edited by Nirmalya Sen | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Rupee Vs Dollar: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in his testimony to US Congress that the American economy is a long way from its employment and inflation goals and that it will likely take time for substantial further progress to be achieved

Intel Failures Compounded US Capitol Riot: Security Officials To US Congress

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 24, 2021

The deadly US Capitol riot on January 6 exposed devastating security and intelligence weaknesses, with military authorities reacting too slowly to calls for National Guard backup against an overwhelming mob, security officials told Congress Tuesday.

Bills Introduced In US Congress To Counter Growing Chinese Influence

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 19, 2021

Several top US Republican lawmakers have introduced more than a dozen bills in Congress to counter the growing Chinese influence in the country and to protect America's critical infrastructure.

Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs Will Testify About Misinformation Before US Congress

Reuters | Friday February 19, 2021

The chief executives of Alphabet, Facebook, and Twitter will testify before a US House panel on March 25 on "misinformation and disinformation plaguing online platforms."

YouTube Accredited for Protecting Advertisers From Unsuitable Videos

Reuters | Wednesday February 10, 2021

YouTube in a blog post on Tuesday said that it was now the first digital platform to receive an accreditation from the Media Rating Council, signifying that the video service protects its advertisers from appearing on content deemed inappropriate for paid advertisements.

Allow Peaceful Protest By Farmers, Internet Access: US Congress's India Panel

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 6, 2021

The leadership of the powerful Congressional India Caucus has urged the Indian government to ensure that the norms of democracy are maintained and the protesters are allowed to demonstrate peacefully and have access to the Internet, as it discussed the issue of the ongoing farmer's agitation in the country.

US Lawmakers Press Pakistan For Full Review Of Daniel Pearl Case

World News | ANI | Wednesday February 3, 2021

A total of 36 members of the US Congress on Tuesday issued a letter to Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, urging the country to undertake a full review of acquittal of the accused in the case of the 2002 killing of American journalist Daniel Pearl.

Nancy Pelosi For Prosecution Of Congress Members Who May Have Helped Capitol Siege

World News | Reuters | Saturday January 16, 2021

Any members of the US Congress who helped a crowd of President Donald Trump's supporters storm the Capitol should face criminal prosecution, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday.

China Possibly Carried Out "Genocide" Against Uyghurs: US Congress Report

World News | ANI | Friday January 15, 2021

China possibly carried out "genocide" against Uyghurs and other minority Muslims in its western region of Xinjiang, said a commission of the United States Congress in a new report.

Two US Lawmakers Test Positive For Covid After Capitol Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 12, 2021

Two members of the US Congress have tested positive for the coronavirus, with one on Tuesday accusing Republicans of refusing to wear masks and mocking those who did during a riot at the legislature last week.