US has plans to curb oil price spike, protect shipping: Rubio

IANS | March 3, 2026 8:06 AM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) The United States has a plan to counter rising oil prices and protect global shipping lanes as it presses ahead with strikes aimed at crippling Iran’s missile arsenal and naval power, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the US Capitol.

War powers fight erupts in Washington over Iran strikes

IANS | March 3, 2026 7:58 AM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) A fierce political battle erupted in Washington over President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran, with senior Republicans defending the action as lawful and necessary, while top Democrats accused the President of launching a war without Congressional approval.

Usha Vance stresses importance of literacy

IANS | March 3, 2026 7:50 AM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) US Second Lady Usha Vance underscored the importance of childhood literacy as she read to young patients at Children’s National Hospital.

Texas republicans seek H-1B freeze after attack

IANS | March 3, 2026 7:09 AM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) Texas House Republicans have called for an immediate freeze on new H-1B visas and a pause on immigration after what they described as a terrorist attack in Austin that killed two people and injured 14 others.

Trump warned 74 times before Iran strike

IANS | March 3, 2026 7:04 AM

Washington, March 3, (IANS) Before taking a call on military strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump had already delivered the same message at least 74 times: Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.