DHS widens green card path for US-born children of foreign govt employees

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has widened a process allowing certain US-born children of foreign government employees to register as lawful permanent residents, while acknowledging that a federal court injunction limits implementation of the new rule.

US lawmakers press Trump over Venezuela oil deal profits

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has demanded that President Donald Trump disclose whether he, his family, political allies or major donors stand to financially benefit from his administration’s Venezuela oil agreement before substantial US taxpayer resources are committed.

Trump sends Kushner, Witkoff on Russia-Ukraine peace mission

IANS | September 5, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to pursue an agreement ending the Russia-Ukraine war, saying personal hostility between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was obstructing peace efforts.