Washington, April 28 (IANS) In the wake of the spate of attacks on places of worship of minorities, a bipartisan bill in the US Congress seeks to protect Hindu temples and other places of worship from harassment, as lawmakers cite rising threats to faith communities.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) A manifesto sent by the suspected gunman before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting over the weekend outlined his intent to target the US President and senior administration officials, according to investigators.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) Bipartisan legislation introduced in the US Senate seeks to tighten enforcement of domestic sourcing rules in federally funded infrastructure projects, with lawmakers arguing that American taxpayer money is still supporting foreign manufacturers, including strategic competitors like China.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) The suspected gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting meticulously planned his movements for weeks, travelling across the United States and positioning himself inside the hotel before launching the attack, according to court documents and officials.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) Four senior Democratic senators have launched an investigation into the Pentagon’s handling of troop protection during Operation Epic Fury, citing reports that six US service members were killed in a drone strike in Kuwait without adequate warning or defences.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) US regulators have stepped up efforts to block illegal pesticide imports, including shipments linked to China, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency told lawmakers.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) The United States faces an “unprecedented” missile threat environment, with senior defence officials warning lawmakers that the country’s current homeland defences are limited and increasingly vulnerable to advanced weapons, including hypersonic and cruise missiles.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) A Chinese national accused of carrying out state-directed cyber intrusions, including targeting COVID-19 research, has been extradited to the United States and appeared in a federal court in Houston on a nine-count indictment, the Justice Department said.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) US authorities charged the suspected gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting with attempting to assassinate the President, as officials detailed a fast-moving investigation that they said prevented a “massive attack” from unfolding.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) A rapid response by US Secret Service agents and law enforcement prevented a far more serious attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, top US officials said, crediting coordinated action across agencies for stopping the gunman within moments.
