Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran was seeking talks with Washington but insisted Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, using the White House Correspondents' Dinner to reiterate his administration's position on one of its top foreign policy priorities.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) he would return for next year's White House Correspondents' Dinner, using his first full appearance at the annual event as President to strike a mix of humour, political attacks and an appeal for unity following the shooting that disrupted the previous dinner.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) The Trump administration's plans to overhaul the US scientific research system sparked fresh debate in Congress this week over the future of international researchers and the country's ability to attract global talent, an issue closely watched by thousands of Indian students and scientists pursuing advanced studies and research in the United States.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump defended the use of legal measures to identify government officials who leak classified or sensitive information, saying his administration was targeting "leakers" rather than journalists and arguing that national security concerns can justify compelling reporters to reveal confidential sources.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers this week pressed ahead with legislation aimed at preventing Chinese-made humanoid and quadruped robots from becoming embedded in America's critical infrastructure, warning that Beijing is using the same strategy it employed to dominate the global drone market and could exploit connected robots for espionage and sabotage.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump defended his administration's latest tariffs, saying they would withstand legal challenges and crediting the duties with attracting trillions of dollars in investment to the United States.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) Two bipartisan US senators have introduced legislation to create the first federal definition of transnational repression, increase criminal penalties for offenders and centralise federal oversight of related investigations, saying foreign governments are increasingly targeting dissidents, activists and journalists on American soil.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump's nominee to oversee US export controls on sensitive technologies pledged this week to ensure America's most advanced technologies do not aid the military ambitions of its adversaries, while promising to work closely with allies and Congress to keep export controls effective as competition with China intensifies.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy, saying his administration would seek to prevent the approval of new wind farms while promoting nuclear power, coal, natural gas and other forms of what he called reliable energy.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States remained "locked and loaded" for possible military action against Iran but stressed that his administration was simultaneously engaged in negotiations, saying diplomacy remained his preferred option if Tehran abandoned its nuclear ambitions.
