US President Donald Trump said Monday he would sign an executive order ridding the US military of what he called “transgender ideology” in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights. “To ensure that we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military,” Trump … Read more
Donald Trump has shaken up America and the world in an extraordinary first week back in the White House that saw him remake the US political universe in his own image. On his first day, Trump signed more executive orders than any president in history, consolidating his power over every lever of the US government. … Read more
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed the department staff to freeze all applications for passports with “X” sex markers, following a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump on his first day of office. According to The Guardian, Mr Rubio, in an internal cable sent Thursday, informed the staff of the … Read more
The memo referred to jobs aimed at boosting “diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.” (File) Washington: The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to start terminating staffers working in positions related to diversity programs, after placing them on paid leave earlier this week. “Each agency, department, or commission head shall take action … Read more
Washington: Following a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump, passport applications with “X” sex markers and changes to gender identity on existing passports have been frozen, since the order states that the US recognises only two sexes: male and female. This move has been met with swift implementation by the US State Department, … Read more
US District Judge on Thursday blocked Donald Trump’s executive order revoking birthright citizenship. “This is blatantly unconstitutional order,” Judge John Coughenour told a lawyer with the US Justice Department defending Trump’s order. Trump however plans to “appeal it”. What exactly is the controversy and how will it impact Indians? 14th Amendment Of The US Constitution … Read more
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump’s administration has shut down the White House’s Spanish language page. As of this week, visitors to whitehouse.gov/es now see an error message and the words “page not found” beneath an image of the White House. Below that, visitors can click on “go to home page” which directs to whitehouse.gov, … Read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House, saying in a call on Thursday that the kingdom would massively expand its investment and trade with the United States. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler passed on congratulations from his father, King Salman, during the call … Read more